News / E-commerce boom in Malaysia a bonus for logistics operators, but last-mile still a challenge

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Contract logistics demand in Malaysia is on the rise thanks to e-commerce and pharmaceuticals growth.

According to GAC Malaysia managing director John Tansey: “More and more multinationals are setting up regional offices and manufacturing plants in Malaysia to serve their global supply chains.”

He told The Loadstar: “E-commerce in Malaysia has grown substantially; nearly 70% of the population, more than 21 million people, have adopted e-commerce.

“And, according to the National e-Commerce Strategic Roadmap, Malaysian e-commerce is projected to grow at 11% a year. ...