Overview - MPC

2009
CHAPTER 3
Transport Industry
• In 2009, productivity of the sector grew
by 0.9% to RM71,266. The industry was
recovering towards the third quarter of
the year.
Figure 3.9: Productivity Level of
Transport Industry
• Major ports possesed competitive
advantage in price, strong logistics
infrastructure and free zone land.
In addition, port authorities together
with industry players harnessed their
resources to ensure higher productivity
of terminal operation. Furthermore,
efficient supporting industry such as
forwarding agents, road haulage and
shipping agents also contributed to the
productivity of the industry.
• Among the initiatives to increase
the number of passenger and cargo
carried, airlines offered attractive
travel packages such as abolishing
administration fees and fuel surcharge;
discounts for group/family traveling;
and terminal charges rebate for cargo
transshipped. Land transport such
as rail and road have upgraded their
services using online system and
improved operation efficiency on
vehicle turnaround time.
Distributive Trade Industry
Computed from:
- Economic Report, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia
Figure 3.10: Productivity Growth of
Transport Industry
4.03
4.07
5.66
Computed from:
- Economic Report, Ministry of Finance, Malaysia
- Economic Planning Unit, Malaysia
4.51
0.93
• Distributive trade involves all related
activities in the transfer of goods and
services through the supply chain. It
comprises wholesale, retail and motor
vehicle trade. The industry assumes
an important role in providing linkages
for the growth of the services sector
as dynamics within this industry have
generated new activities and services
to support supply chain activities,
greater networking and outsourcing
opportunities.
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PRODUCTIVITY REPORT 2009