HAT YAI, THAILAND- Media OutReach – 1 June 2023 – BKH-ICD hosted an event in Hatyai with leading shipping lines and major forwarding players from South Thailand to introduce and provide progress updates on the upcoming new inland port at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah. The event was also attended by Consul-General of Thailand in Penang Mr. Raschada Jiwalai, Director of Sadao Customs House Mr. Phadermdach Mungkung and Vice President of the Songkhla Chamber of Commerce Dr. Pairoj Chaichiratikul.
A commemorative moment with distinguished guests and prospective clients from South Thailand.
Linked and situated adjacent to the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine & Security (ICQS) Complex, the new inland port is expected to play a pivotal role in simplifying and streamlining cross-border trade. The said development is a strategic joint venture partnership with One Northern Hub Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary company of PKT Logistics Group Sdn. Bhd. and Northern Gateway Sdn. Bhd. (“NGX”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ministry of Finance Malaysia to develop the Delapan Special Border Economic Zone (SBEZ), Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah.
The BKH-ICD Inland Port will be equipped with the latest technology, including a terminal operating system, gate control system, security system and provisions for Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane operations. It is able to handle a capacity of up to 240,000 laden twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per annum.
“We envision that BKH-ICD will provide significant benefits to forwarders, exporters, and shipping lines around the region. This is an opportune time as border trade between Malaysia and Thailand surged to MYR 79 billion during 2021 and is projected to grow 6% yearly By tapping on this huge trade flow, BKH-ICD aims to shape the socio-economic growth in Bukit Kayu Hitam and its’ surrounding areas in this public-private partnership with NGX,” said Dato’ Seri (Dr.) Michael Tio, Group Chief Executive and Managing Director of PKT Logistics Group Sdn Bhd.
“Spanning 50 acres of land with an estimated development value of MYR 200 million, BKH-ICD is a sustainable logistics hub consisting of four parcels, notably BKH-ICD Inland Port (Phase 1)
and Blackwood Forest Warehouses (Phase 2) where construction is progressing for both with an estimated completion by Q1 2024. Construction of Blackwood Complex (Phase 3) will soon begin in Q3 2023. The logistics hub is designed as a state-of-the- art ecosystem that will promote efficient, sustainable logistics operations and also serves as a focal point for locals and transit tourists. This strongly correlates to PKT Logistics Group’s mission statement where we build sustainable logistics hubs with environmentally friendly warehouses and engage the communities around us.”
“Supporting the inland port with its warehousing needs we have Blackwood Forest with 215,000 sq ft. of storage space coupled with offerings of tastefully designed and comfortable office lounges for
shipping lines, forwarders and others.”
“Blackwood Complex will have provisions for an educational institution, retail, co-working space, gym and lounge, offices, service apartments and multi-storey car parks. Besides serving the inland port users, it will also be a strategic rest stop for cross -border tourists serving as an ideal rest and recreation center with a food court, convenience stores, cafes and more”, Tio further added.
Meanwhile, NGX’s Chief Executive Officer Razwin Sulairee said their partnership with PKT Logistics at Delapan presents excellent competitive advantages to mitigate unpredictable challenges impacting current and future investors.
“Our development is set against a backdrop of a post Covid-19 economic drought and a multitude of regional and global political setbacks. However, these operational and situational challenges have presented us with some clear advantages to create valuable solutions for our global and regional partners .
“Businesses setting up at Delapan can enjoy countless benefits to alleviate supply chain and logistical issues caused by potential disruptions affecting maritime regions like the South China Sea, in which case, an estimated US$3.37 trillion worth of annual global trade may be affected.”
“Therefore, we present Delapan as a strategic alternative to supply chain challenges faced by our partners. In fact, it has never been easier. We are strategically located at KM 0.8 of the North South Expressway, at the crossroads of Asia Highway Network 2, linking you directly with Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, IndoChina, China and potentially beyond.
“This makes Delapan the fastest solution for easy and uninterrupted access to global markets via road transportation and terrestrial networks without unpredictable delays as a result of the situation at the South China Sea.”
He said businesses in the shadows of the Covid-19 economic meltdown cannot afford to lose from more unpredictability. “Hence, we aim to provide our partners with a solid alternative to mitigate further losses from factors outside of their control, as best as possible.”
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