Karsan, which has ranked among the leading mobility companies in Europe with its high-tech and sustainable public transportation solutions, reinforces its effectiveness in the North American market, one of the important steps of its goal to become a global brand. Karsan, which signed a distributorship agreement with Damera Bus Sales Canada Corp., a subsidiary of Mississauga Bus Group of Companies that is Canada's leading bus supplier and maintenance service provider, at the beginning of 2022, entered the country with e-JEST. 6 e-JEST buses, which were delivered to the city of Saint John in Canada in the past few days, started to serve at the dawn of new year. Sharing his views of the subject, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Thanks to this delivery, we have strongly entered the North American market. Having achieved the market leadership in Europe for the two consecutive years, e-JEST has begun to gain an important ground in this market as the North America's first electric minibus. Karsan’s Autonomous e-ATAK model which has been operating in Michigan State University, was also the first and only Level-4 driverless bus of the United States carrying passengers in real road conditions. We are happy and proud to announce that we have entered the North American Market with e-JEST model, after Autonomous e-ATAK."

As one of the leading representatives of new generation public transportation thanks to its modern and technological product range, Karsan continues to strengthen its presence in the North American market as well as in Europe. Karsan, which has achieved to be a pioneer in the new generation public transportation with its product range it has constantly developed, also quickens its steps it has taken towards becoming a global brand. Moving rapidly towards its goal to gain a solid place in the North American market, Karsan made its first deliveries in this context. 

Karsan Strongly Entered the North American Market
Karsan, which signed a distributorship agreement with Damera Bus Sales Canada Corp., a subsidiary of Mississauga Bus Group of Companies that is Canada's leading bus supplier and maintenance service provider, at the beginning of 2022, has started to reap the fruits of its intensive efforts. Karsan, which participated in CTAA expo and MOVE conference in the United States, and CUTA fair in Canada last year, made its first deliveries in North America. In this context, 6 Karsan e-JEST buses delivered to the city of Saint John in Canada have been in service as of the new year. Stating that they have strongly entered the North American market with this delivery, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “Having achieved the market leadership in Europe for the two consecutive years, e-JEST has begun to gain an important ground in the market after Europe as the North America's first electric minibus. We have ambitious goals in this market, and our e-JEST deliveries will continue for different cities of Canada as well in the coming period.”

Our activity in the region is to rapidly increase!

Emphasizing that e-JESTs, which were put into service in North America, are the first low-floor electric minibuses with a length of 6 meters (20 ft) in this market, Karsan CEO Okan Baş told, “. Karsan’s Autonomous e-ATAK model which has been operating in Michigan State University, was also the first and only Level-4 driverless bus of the United States carrying passengers in real road conditions. We are happy and proud to announce that we have entered the North American Market with e-JEST model, after Autonomous e-ATAK.” Saying that they aim to take place in the North American market as effectively as in Europe in the upcoming period, Okan Baş stated that their efforts continue in this direction at full speed.

Karsan is introducing e-JEST, the first right-hand drive vehicle in the history of the brand, at the ceremony held at the Turkish Embassy in Japan. Karsan has begun its operations with its distributor Altech in this market. Stating that they, as a Turkish brand, are very proud and happy to operate in a country that reminds anyone of automobiles when mentioned, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, "We are now adding the Japanese market to our successes in Europe and the rapid expansion of our vehicle park in the North American market. We are transforming public transport across the world with our vision of being One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility. This transformation began with the 6-meter electric minibus e-JEST at the end of 2018. We aim to close this year by reaching 1000 electric vehicles in 22 countries. Karsan e-JEST model, having recently entered Canada and North America as the first electric minibus, has managed to be Europe's most preferred vehicle in its segment for the last three years. Through this launch, we, as Karsan, have become the first European e-bus brand to enter Japan. In addition, we have found an opportunity to serve in a broad geography from Canada to Japan. We aim to sell 100 units in the Japanese market next year."

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in transforming public transport in the world with the vision of being One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility, continues to expand the markets where it operates. Karsan, which continues the journey that it embarked on from Europe in the North American market, is now strengthening its presence in Japan, too. Karsan, which entered the Japanese market, known as the country of the automotive, through the cooperation agreement signed with Altech in April 2023, launched the e-JEST model in Japan.

Karsan becomes Japan's first European Electric Bus Brand
The ceremony at the Turkish Embassy attracted broad participation from the Japanese press as well as the clients. Karsan entered the Japanese market and became the country's first European electric bus brand. Expressing the rapid growth his company maintains, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said: "We are very proud and happy to operate in a country that reminds anyone of automobiles when mentioned. We are now adding the Japanese market to our successes in Europe and and the rapid expansion of our vehicle park in the North American market. We are transforming public transport across the world with our vision of being One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility. This transformation began with the 6-meter electric minibus e-JEST at the end of 2018. Karsan e-JEST, the embodiment of our beginnings, is now ready to carry the Japanese people safely and environmentally friendly.

The Target is 100 Units for Next Year
Emphasizing that the e-JEST they have introduced in Japan is Karsan's first right-hand drive vehicle, Okan Baş stated, "Hundreds of Karsan e-buses serve all over Europe, from France to Romania, Italy to Portugal, Luxembourg to Spain. We expect to finish this year by reaching 1000 electric vehicles in 22 countries. Karsan e-JEST model, having recently entered Canada and North America as the first electric minibus, has managed to be Europe's most preferred vehicle in its class for the last three years. Through this launch, we, as Karsan, have become the first European e-bus brand to enter Japan. In addition, we have found an opportunity to serve in a broad geography from Canada to Japan.  We aim to reach a sale of 100 units in the Japanese market next year."

ALTECH President Toshishige Ikeya said: “Although this is ALTECH’s first experience in entering the automobile industry with electric bus solution, we believe our spirit of taking on challenges will lead us to success. We are confident that our electric bus business will be a main driving force of our company in the future, and Karsan's cooperation is essential to ensure our success. We hope to maintain our valuable partnership with Karsan as well as work together to develop the electric bus market in Japan for many years to come.”

Karsan e-JEST, Manufactured with BMW Electric Infrastructure, has a Range of 210 Kilometers
Karsan e-JEST, the 6-meter electric city bus, draws attention as the pioneering model in the electric transformation the brand kicked off. Karsan e-JEST, having a compact size despite its passenger capacity of 22, gets its power from BMW's 135 kW electric motor. The vehicle, which reaches a range of up to 210 kilometers thanks to an 88-kWh battery, can be charged in an hour with fast charging and in four hours with overnight home charging. Furthermore, owing to the regenerative braking system enabling energy recovery, the batteries can charge themselves by 25%. Standing out with high maneuverability, spacious interior, dynamic design, and matchless climbing performance that surpasses its competitors, Karsan e-JEST sheds light on the future with the quiet journeys it promises. Equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen including vehicle control systems, a fully digital display panel, USB ports, and an optional feature that provides a Wi-Fi-compatible infrastructure, the right-drive version of Karsan e-JEST offers its passengers the comfort of a passenger car with its 4-wheel independent suspension system. e-JEST, which incorporates active and passive safety driving features ranging from ESP to Hillholder, electrifies Japan after Europe and North America.

Karsan maintains its operations in the direction of becoming a global brand. In this context, Karsan, which showed a strong participation in the UITP Global Public Transport Summit, presented the 6-meter e-JEST, 8-meter Autonomous e-ATAK and 12-meter e-ATA HYDROGEN models to their visitors. Stating that Karsan is the first and only brand in Europe with its electric models offered in all sizes, within the scope of the meeting international press members attended, Karsan CEO Okan Baş said, “700 Karsan-branded electric minibuses and buses are providing service in 20 different countries. We are so proud of this. Breaking new grounds with the Autonomous e-ATAK that carries passengers in Europe and the USA, we have become one step ahead in the field of autonomous transportation. Additionally, we are also at the top of the sector within the context of the hydrogen technology we have invested in. Our 12-meter e-ATA HYDROGEN model, which we exhibited at the fair, is one step ahead of its competitors with the best range and passenger capacity of its class.”

Pioneering the transformation of the public transportation sector with the vision of being one step ahead in the future of mobility, Karsan maintains its work unremittedly to increase its strength in the European market. Karsan, which offers the market Europe's most preferred models in a short time as part of its electric mobility move, continues to take part at the world's distinguished fairs to further boost brand awareness.

Another Award for Autonomous e-ATAK by UITP
In this context, Karsan took its place at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit carried out in Barcelona on June 5-7th, with its product range, each of which is the pioneer of its own field. Bringing together all transportation solutions, industry executives, operators and exhibitors, the fair attracts attention as the world's largest event in the field of sustainable mobility. Karsan considers the fair as an opportunity to establish new connections, through which integrated transportation platforms and new transportation services were introduced, and which opened its doors with the theme of "Bright Light of the City". With its models, 6-meter e-JEST, 8-meter Autonomous e-ATAK and 12-meter e-ATA HYDROGEN, each of which is one step ahead in its own class, Karsan took part at the fair that kicked off on June 5th. Okan Baş, who also shared that the Special Appreciation Award was presented to the driverless Autonomous e-ATAK with its groundbreaking technology in public transportation, within the scope of UITP, said, “We have succeeded in attracting attention in the North American market after Europe with our ambitious models. Our e-JEST and e-ATAK models stand out in Europe as the most preferred electric vehicles of their segment. In the North American market, on the other hand, where we have recently entered, we, as Karsan, are leading the electric transformation in the market with e-JEST, the first electric minibus of the region.”

700 Electric Karsan Vehicles are on the Roads Across the World!
Emphasizing that Karsan is the first and only brand in Europe with its electric options that it can offer in all sizes, Okan Baş said, “700 Karsan-branded electric minibuses and buses are in service in 20 different countries. This is a great pride for us as a European brand. Breaking new grounds with the Autonomous e-ATAK that carries passengers in Europe and the USA, we have become one step ahead in the field of autonomous transportation. Additionally, we are also at the top of the industry within the context of the hydrogen technology we have invested in. Our 12-meter e-ATA HYDROGEN model, which we exhibited at the fair, is one step ahead of its competitors with the best range and passenger capacity of its class."

Karsan, the Fastest-growing Brand in Europe!
Karsan CEO Okan Baş continued by saying, “We have been the leader of the electric minibus market in Europe with our e-JEST model for 3 years. With our e-ATAK model, on the other hand, we have been at the peak of the European electric midibus market for 2 years. Nearly 90 percent of Turkey's electric minibus and bus exports in the last four years belongs to Karsan. It means that we are one step ahead again.” Emphasizing that they were the fast-growing brand in Europe last year, Okan Baş said, “We achieved a growth of 277 percent in 2022. Karsan was the fastest-growing brand in the European electric bus market for buses weighing more than 8 tons. And in 2022, our market share in the electric minibus and bus market in Europe also reached around 6.5 percent. The figure that we have expressed as 6.5 is the result of the operations we have carried out by focusing on 5-6 countries only. If we can increase the number of countries, we achieve a much stronger growth.”

We will Focus on Italy!
Karsan CEO Okan Baş continued by saying: “In the past 3 years, we have electrified our entire product family in public transportation. This move is the first and only in Europe. Karsan became the first and only brand that can offer electric buses in all sizes ranging from 6 meters to 18 meters. This is a very significant success.” Karsan CEO Okan Baş stated, “2022 was actually the first year when we, as a whole team, appeared in the market with our entire product range. For us, it was the year to sow. We started to reap the fruits, but in fact, we are a new brand in Europe as Karsan. We are firstly targeting Europe, then North America. Our goal we have determined for Europe is to double our electric vehicle sales and increase our market share. Luxembourg, Portugal, Romania and France are the markets where we started to operate 2.5 years ago, and which we have developed and enlarged during this period. In Luxembourg, we became the leader of the market in 2022. We have the largest electric bus parks in Portugal and Romania. In France, on the other hand, one of the largest markets of Europe, we completed 2022 by taking the third place in the electric public transport market. In terms of electric vehicle, Italy, Spain, Bulgaria are the markets we have just entered. We will focus on them.”

We Wish to Make Karsan a Global Brand!
Emphasizing that they said "double" last year and achieved this, Okan Baş said: “Our goal for 2023 is to double sales figures of our electric vehicles. The journey we began with Canada in the North American market will continue with the United States. One of our primary goals this year is to increase our effectiveness in the North American market. We also want to enter new markets after European and North American markets. Accordingly, we signed a very important agreement last month. Karsan is entering the Japanese market with e-JEST. What excites us is that this product has been attracting customers. Being successful in the right-hand drive Japanese market is very valuable. This will also be an opportunity for us to enter other right-hand drive markets. In this direction, our work regarding the UK and Indonesia is also ongoing. We want to make Karsan a global brand in public transportation. We're moving in that direction. We consider this year as a very important step in expanding our playground to the entire world.”

Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the electrification of Europe's transportation infrastructure, continues to crown its achievements with global awards. In this regard, Karsan received two awards from Global Business & Finance Magazine with its Electric Evolution strategy. Okan Baş, the CEO of Karsan  stated that, they are leading the evolution of electricity with the vision of "One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility," and added, "With our zero-emission, born-electric and autonomous vehicles, we reduce the carbon footprint and offer a silent, clean and safe travel experience. In the last five years, we have continued our electric journey with the 8-meter e-ATAK, which started with the 6-meter e-JEST. Learning from these two models, which have been the leaders in their class in Europe for years in a row, we introduced our 10-12-18 meter e-ATA models for the large bus segment. We have expanded our product range equipped with 100 percent battery electric technology, with self-driving Level 4 Autonomous e-ATAK and e-ATA Hydrogen with hydrogen fuel cells, which are the mobility technology of the future. As Karsan, we are glad to pioneer the electric mobility transformation with this journey, which we call Electric Evolution, and has been crowned with a new award.”

Karsan, which continues to take big steps towards becoming a global brand, continues to win awards worldwide with its high-tech production power and innovative working approach. Playing a pioneering role in the transformation of transportation infrastructure with the models it produces, especially in European countries, Karsan has added new ones to the awards it has received due to its assertive products.

Pioneer of the Transformation of Public Transport
The "Electric Evolution" concept, which narrates the brand's electric vehicle journey, leads the transformation of the public transportation sector, in which Karsan combines the technologies of the future with the needs of today. With its "Electric Evolution" concept, Karsan, which has won two awards from Global Business & Finance Magazine, is recognized as Europe's Most Preferred Electric Transportation Provider and Turkiye’s Most Inspiring Transportation Solutions Provider.

Karsan CEO Okan Baş stated, “they are leading the evolution of electricity with the vision of "One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility," and added, "With our zero-emission, born-electric and autonomous vehicles, we reduce the carbon footprint and offer a silent, clean and safe travel experience. In the last five years, we have continued our electric journey with the 8-meter e-ATAK, which started with the 6-meter e-JEST. Learning from these two models, which have been the leaders in their class in Europe for years in a row, we introduced our 10-12-18 meter e-ATA models for the large bus segment. We have expanded our product range equipped with 100 percent battery electric technology, with self-driving Level 4 Autonomous e-ATAK and e-ATA Hydrogen with hydrogen fuel cells, which are the mobility technology of the future. As Karsan, we are glad to pioneer the electric mobility transformation with this journey, which we call Electric Evolution, and has been crowned with a new award.”

Karsan e-JEST and e-ATAK are Leaders in Europe
Okan Baş, who emphasized that Karsan does not only produce battery electric vehicles within the scope of its Electric Evolution strategy, said, "We continue to lead the industry with models featuring autonomous and hydrogen fuel cell technology. Moreover, our proven models, such as the 100 percent electric e-JEST, has been the market leader in Europe for 3 consecutive years. Similarly, the e-ATAK has also been Europe's market leader for 2 consecutive years. With our high-tech innovative products, we will continue our efforts to stay one step ahead in the future of mobility."

Pemandu terbaik Konsortium E-Mutiara Berhad (KEMB) memenangi tempat pertama, kedua dan ketiga dalam Pertandingan ‘A Good Driver’ Scania! Pemenang tersebut memandu koc yang menyertai perjanjian Scania Ecolution dan mencapai penjimatan bahan api terbaik serta pengurangan emisi Karbon Dioxida (CO2). Pemandu Razali Mat muncul sebagai juara diikuti tempat kedua, Mohd Ruhaimie Mohd Noor dan ketiga, Mohd Zaki Said. Mereka menerima hadiah dan pengiktirafan yang selayaknya di ibu pejabat KEMB di Kota Bharu.

Jumlah keseluruhan flit KEMB adalah sebanyak 69-unit dengan dua jenama koc: Jenama E-Mutiara Premier dan jenama Musafir Economy, bagi memenuhi kumpulan sasaran penumpang yang berbeza. Sebanyak 18-unit lagi akan dihantar kemudian.

Selepas lebih 20 tahun perkongsian mampan, ikatan kukuh yang diwujudkan antara KEMB dan Scania, membawa kepada KEMB menjadi syarikat yang pertama menandatangani perjanjian Scania Ecolution di Asia semasa ia diperkenalkan pada 2018. Langkah tersebut merupakan satu lagi kejayaan kerana KEMB telah pun mendaftar menyertai Repair & Maintenance (R&M) dan Fleet Management System (FMS) untuk flitnya.

Langkah ini memberi peluang kepada KEMB untuk mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 sambil mengurangkan penggunaan bahan api untuk flitnya. Sebagai sebahagian daripada pembangunan kemampanan KEMB, ia mengguna pakai falsafah perniagaan kemampanan Scania dan mencatatkan kejayaan tahun demi tahun. Untuk membuktikan komitmen KEMB terhadap perjanjian Scania Ecolution, ia telah berjaya mengurangkan penggunaan bahan api flitnya dengan ketara dan mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 sebanyak 2 358 338 kg yang bersamaan dengan penanaman kira-kira 35 375 batang pokok sepanjang tempoh Disember 2021 hingga Disember 2022.

“Mendapatkan pemandu untuk memperbaiki tingkah laku pemanduan mereka adalah kunci untuk membawa mereka ke jalan yang betul sekali gus mencapai kemenangan. KEMB menjejaki pergerakan dan cara pemanduan mereka melalui FMS dan menggunakan data untuk menunjukkan dengan jelas cara pemanduan yang boleh diperbaiki. Dan dengan perkhidmatan Scania Training dan Coaching, mereka dinasihatkan untuk mengurangkan melahu, memecut laju dan brek yang keras serta meningkatkan pemanduan coasting semasa mereka sedang memandu. Menyedari bahawa mereka secara konsisten menjimatkan bahan api dan mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 dalam perjalanan mereka mendorong mereka untuk mencapai kemenangan dengan mengubah cara pemanduan mereka sebelum ini, " kata Che Ibrahim Che Ismail, Pengerusi Eksekutif KEMB.

Lebih 478 kenderaan Scania daripada lebih 42 pelanggan di Malaysia adalah sebahagian daripada Scania Ecolution. Syarikat dan pemandu yang baik ini juga merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha global untuk mencapai Sasaran Berasaskan Sains bersama-sama dengan Scania. Scania komited ke arah meminimumkan pelepasan daripada produknya dan operasinya sendiri. Ini termasuk mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 sebanyak 20 peratus daripada pengangkutan darat bagi setiap tan yang diangkut menjelang 2025 (menggunakan 2015 sebagai garis dasar), dan 50 peratus daripada operasinya sendiri. Sebagai rakan kongsi Ecolution dengan Scania, syarikat dan pemanduan yang baik adalah sebahagian daripada perjalanan ke arah mencapai pengurangan pelepasan CO2 selaras dengan Sasaran Berasaskan Sains Scania bagi inisiatif Sasaran Berasaskan Sains (SBTi) yang terkandung dalam Perjanjian Paris pada 2015.

'A Good Driver' (AGD) ialah pemandu trak atau koc dan bas dari 'A Good Company'. Pemandu layak secara automatik selagi mereka adalah sebahagian daripada perkongsian Scania Ecolution dan memandu kenderaan tertentu di bawah program ini. Kenderaan yang mereka pandu ditandakan dengan pelekat Scania Ecolution serta baju-t dengan Lencana Kelayakan AGD.

Untuk menang, pemanduan yang baik mesti menghasilkan peratusan terbaik km/liter peningkatan sepanjang tempoh tersebut. Ini boleh dikesan menggunakan Fleet Management System Scania. Pemenang tempat pertama, kedua dan ketiga kemudiannya akan menerima sijil dan pelbagai hadiah premium Scania yang menarik. Yang terbaik adalah yang memandu secara konsisten dengan cara yang selamat, jimat bahan api dan mesra alam akan mendapat Jaket Juara dengan Lencana Juara AGD. Syarikat yang diwakili pemenang mendapat baucar perkhidmatan masing-masing bernilai RM5,000/3,000/1,000.

“Tahniah kepada KEMB sebagai ‘A Good Company’ kerana menjadi pemenang terbaik dalam pertandingan ini. Komitmennya yang tidak berbelah bahagi dalam perkongsian Scania Ecolution bukan sahaja akan menghasilkan pemandu kelas terbaik yang menjimatkan bahan api tetapi juga mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 untuk alam sekitar dan generasi akan datang” kata Thor Brenden, Pengarah Jualan Perkhidmatan dan Operasi, Scania Asia Tenggara.

Menampilkan barisan kemudahan terbaharu antara paling lengkap bagi memberikan pengalaman perniagaan moden yang segar kepada pelanggan, serta membekalkan inventori alat ganti yang komprehensif, fasiliti 3S Isuzu terkini di Kluang telah dibuka secara rasmi dan bersedia untuk melayani pelanggan terawalnya. 

Cawangan yang dikendalikan oleh Jumbo Arena Sdn Bhd itu menampilkan identiti korporat yang terkini dan dalam masa sama menyediakan keperluan lengkap bagi jualan dan aktiviti lepas jualan yang berkaitan untuk menyokong perkembangan populasi pemilik Isuzu yang semakin bertambah di kawasan sekitar Kluang.

Pembukaan Pusat 3S Isuzu Kluang itu disempurnakan oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Isuzu Malaysia, Shunsuke Okazoe yang memuji pihak pengurusan Jumbo Arena di atas komitmen dan kesungguhan mereka untuk mengembangkan perniagaan Isuzu di Johor. 

“Bermula dengan hanya sebuah lot kedai empat tahun lalu, pembukaan Pusat 3S Isuzu yang menyeluruh hari ini adalah bukti kepada kerja keras serta dedikasi yang diberikan oleh pasukan Jumbo Arena dalam usaha untuk membangunkan lagi perniagaan Isuzu di Kluang,” ujar Okazoe. 

Pusat 3S Isuzu Kluang mempertingkatkan pengalaman perniagaannya dengan menawarkan barisan peranti dan perisian baharu di bawah satu bumbung. Bilik pameran yang luasnya boleh mempamerkan dua kenderaan sekaligus, dan panel maklumat digital yang mesra alam pula memberikan rujukan mudah terhadap barisan model Isuzu sedia ada, sama ada lori mahupun trak pikap. 

Pelanggan yang menunggu kenderaan mereka diservis pula boleh berehat di ruang menunggu yang turut disediakan dengan kemudahan pengecasan serta hidangan ringan. Dengan lima ruang servis tersedia, tempoh menunggu kenderaan siap juga lebih pendek. 

Bercakap bagi pihak Jumbo Arena, Pengarah Urusannya, Yeo Ann Seong berterima kasih kepada sokongan pelanggan di Johor serta kesungguhan pasukannya untuk lebih maju dalam memperkukuhkan perniagaan mereka. 

“Kami bernasib baik untuk membina rangkaian pelanggan lebih awal, yang telah menyokong kami sejak kami memulakan perniagaan secara kecil-kecilan di Kluang dahulu. Hari ini, saya berbangga yang pasukan kami mampu menawarkan kepada pelanggan pengalaman Isuzu yang lebih lengkap, membantu memudahkan pergerakan mereka sama ada untuk riadah ataupun perniagaan,” ujar Yeo. 

Pusat 3S Isuzu Kluang terletak di 16, Jalan Bintang 1, 86000 dan beroperasi dari jam 9 pagi hingga 6 petang setiap hari.

Kontena Nasional (KN) dan Scania telah mempunyai perkongsian yang kukuh selama lebih 50 tahun, dengan lebih 400 unit trak yang telah diserahkan. Sebagai sebahagian daripada peningkatan flit KN sebanyak 46 Prime Movers tahun ini, penyerahan terbaharu 16 trak Scania G410A6x2NZ ini, akan meningkatkan kebolehpercayaan, kecekapan bahan api, mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 dan meningkatkan kekerapan muatan untuk KN. Heba El Tarifi, Pengarah Urusan, Scania Asia Tenggara, menyerahkan kunci kepada, Nik Muzani Nik Abdul Aziz, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif KN di ibu pejabat syarikat di Petaling Jaya. Majlis tersebut telah dihadiri oleh pasukan pengurusan KN dan Scania. 

Ditubuhkan pada tahun 1971, Kontena Nasional (KN) ialah penyedia logistik terkemuka di Malaysia, menawarkan pelbagai penyelesaian dan perkhidmatan logistik bersepadu seperti pengangkutan, pergudangan, penghantaran barang, pengangkutan dan pengedaran. KN mempunyai cawangan di Pelabuhan Klang, Johor, Pulau Pinang dan Kuantan yang meliputi keperluan logistik untuk pelanggan di seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia. KN telah ditubuhkan sebagai syarikat pengangkutan kontena khusus dan mengembangkan operasinya termasuk perkhidmatan depoh kontena dan pergudangan. Pada tahun 1994, ia menubuhkan Kontena Nasional Global Logistics (KNGL) sebagai anak syarikat untuk perkhidmatan penghantaran dan logistik antarabangsa. Pada tahun 2016, KN menjadi sebahagian daripada Kumpulan Syarikat MMC. Pada tahun 2020, KN mengumumkan rancangan untuk menjadi penyedia perkhidmatan penyelesaian rantaian bekalan terulung di Malaysia dan telah memulakan pembaharuan semula untuk menggantikan flit sedia ada. Tahun ini KN akan memulakan usaha baharu untuk masa hadapan, depoh pembersihan tangki ISO di kemudahannya di Pasir Gudang, Johor. Menjelang Jun 2024, gudang baharu KN seluas 100, 000 kaki persegi di Pandamaran, Pelabuhan Klang, akan ditambah untuk meningkatkan ruang gudang sedia ada seluas 500, 000 kaki persegi. 

“Trak Scania telah terbukti jimat bahan api dan boleh dipercayai, lebih menjimatkan kos operasi KN. Perkongsian antara Scania dan KN telah menjadi model hubungan perniagaan yang mampan, dibina atas kepercayaan bersama, kebolehpercayaan, dan visi ‘hijau’ bersama untuk masa depan,” kata Nik Muzani. 

Trak Scania G410 adalah penjimatan bahan api dan direka bentuk untuk mengurangkan pelepasan CO2 dengan rangkaian kuasa termaju dan penyelesaian aerodinamik, sambil turut menyediakan ciri keselamatan seperti Electronic Braking System, serta pilihan pemanduan dan rehat yang selesa. Dengan Mod Ekonomi yang telah ditetapkan dan Fleet Management System Control 10 yang menilai kemahiran pemandu KN, penjimatan bahan api selanjutnya boleh dijangka, menghasilkan penjimatan kos operasi yang ketara.

“Scania dan KN telah mempunyai perkongsian mampan 52 tahun yang luar biasa telah bertahan dalam masa mencabar. Ditubuhkan pada 1971, pada tahun yang sama apabila KN menerima trak Scania pertama mereka, juga merupakan kenderaan Scania pertama di Malaysia. Selama bertahun-tahun, KN telah mempunyai 400 unit flit Scania, dipasang khas untuk pelbagai aplikasi logistik dan terus mendapat manfaat daripada rangkaian luas woksyop Scania di seluruh Malaysia. Ini adalah bukti perkongsian mampan Kontena Nasional dengan Scania untuk tahun-tahun yang akan datang,” kata Heba.

Black. Round. Vital for trucks: tyres. One of the two biggest cost positions in any transport operation besides fuel, tyres are under constant pressure to perform. Product offerings are abundant, ranging from retreaded to brand new, from cheap to ultra-premium. There is a good reason thought why one should opt for premium tyres, as Mr Alvin K L Teo of Teoh Company Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd had to find out the hard way.

Sourcing overseas, he found a tyre supplier that promised a good deal. Considering his fleet being 70-strong, he opted for a bulk order, stuffing an entire container with tyres. Sure to have struck a good deal he immediately fitted them upon arrival. Only then he found out that a good 20 percent of the tyres were not usable right away or faulty to the point that they could not be used at all. Those that could be salvaged had to undergo extensive balancing in order to make them work. “I realised that the extra work we had to invest in sorting and fixing the tyres, along with the wastage of tyres that could not be used, added to the cost of the shipment and trip, have made this a rather expensive experiment. This, we would not do again,” Teo told Asian Trucker.

To ensure that his (expensive) tyres are safe and perform, Teo took a more technical approach. Upon the recommendation of Allegiance Malaysia’s Mr Lee, Teo decided to try the Wabco system for a batch of new trucks and trailers. Through the use of this add-on, transporters are able to improve tyre performance by up to 30 percent. Teo opines that tyre management should not be left to the drivers as they have different priorities. What he found is that the EBS also helps to prevent tyres to become unbalanced due to heavy breaking, causing uneven wear of a tyre, thus protecting other components as well. “Whenever trucks go downhill, this feature is a real big help, especially, when the trucks are fully loaded.”

The Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Exhibition will be back for its sixth instalment in 2024. Held 9 to 11 May, the event will be hosted again in MIECC (Malaysia International Exhibtion and Convention Centre). The floor space of 8 500 square meters indoors has been filling rapidly since the announcement of a new floor plan with many of the previous exhibitors coming back. 

Talking about the scheduled program, Organiser Stefan Pertz said that exhibitors and visitors can expect the usual fringe programme to be re-instated. "Obviously, we worked with constraints during our last show and the coming one will be under the paradigm of the post-pandemic ruling, which allows us to host our fringe programme again," he said. 

Sponsorship opportunities are being snapped up already with MAN Truck & Bus Malaysia leading as the Gold Sponsor. Being a communications platform for the commercial vehicle industry in Southeast Asia, MCVE 2024 offers customisable sponsorships to cater to the individual needs of each participating brand. 

The new floor plan is to facilitate a better flow throughout the exhibition while a new website, launched in January, is go offer a better user experience too. Better space utilisation offers more brands the opportunity to partake. The website is geared to giving participating brands more visibility. 

Organisers expect that a number of updates will be posted shortly, keeping the market informed about the programme, participation and activities around the event. 

大马首家在所有卡车系列中标配欧V引擎的卡车制造商MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn. Bhd.（大马MAN）推出了全新欧V规格长巴底盘，再度展现出可持续发展运输解决方案业的领导力。 

大马MAN在巴士业重要业者的年度聚会2023年MAN BAGUS上，向逾60名大马规模最大巴士服务营运商和车体制造商展示搭载了低碳排欧V引擎的全新MAN RR5长巴底盘。 

澳大拉西亚与大中华/聚焦大马巴士部主管Tom Kuiphuis表示，搭载了欧V规的该高油效及备受公认的MAN RR5长巴底盘，是目前正在努力应对营运成本和票价不断上涨问题的巴士业者的理想解决方案。 

他说：“搭载了欧V规的B100就绪MAN RR5长巴底盘，加上备受公认的高油效丶性能表现以及可靠性强能降低总拥车成本之余，还能协助巴士业者满足愈来愈严格的碳排放规定。” 

运输业已成温室气体最大制造者之一的情况下，Tom指出，只需从欧III转用欧V，微粒质量排放就能 少80%，氮氧化物（NOx）则可减少60%。  

大马MAN也在活动上展示增加了许多功能的MAN RR5长巴底盘2024年车款。新功能包括全新多功能方向盘丶具3D图形功能的12吋高清萤幕丶具备中车架和400公升油箱的底盘，以及一系列最新版的“先进司机辅助系统”（ADAS）。 

大马MAN董事经理Andrew O’Brooks表示，展望未来，欧V引擎将成为整个MAN Bus和长巴底盘系列的标配。他也重申该公司致力于透过策略网络拓展丶强化技师团队，以及换新MAN Mobile Service车队车辆，为客户提供品质最好的售后支援与服务。    

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia), pengeluar trak yang pertama di Malaysia yang menawarkan enjin EURO V sebagai standard untuk seluruh rangkaian Trak sekali lagi menunjukkan kedudukan sebagai peneraju penyelesaian pengangkutan yang mampan dengan memperkenalkan casis koc spesifikasi EURO V yang baharu. 

Casis koc MAN RR5 dengan enjin EURO V pelepasan rendah telah diperkenalkan kepada lebih 60 orang tetamu yang terdiri daripada pengendali perkhidmatan bas dan pembina badan bas yang terkemuka di negara ini semasa perjumpaan tahunan MAN BAGUS edisi 2023 untuk para penggiat yang penting daripada industri bas. 

Tom Kuiphuis, Ketua bahagian Bas Australasia & Greater China/Focus Malaysia, MAN Malaysia berkata bahawa casis koc MAN RR5 Coach baharu ini merupakan penyelesaian yang ideal bagi para pengendali bas yang kini sedang berdepan dengan cabaran kenaikan kos operasi dan tambang. 

“Casis koc MAN RR5 kami dengan spesifikasi EURO V dengan kecekapan bahan api, prestasi dan kebolehpercayaan yang terbukti mampu mengurangkan kos pemilikan secara keseluruhan dan membantu pengendali bas untuk memenuhi peraturan pelepasan yang semakin ketat,” beliau berkata. 

Dengan industri pengangkutan sebagai antara penyumbang terbesar gas rumah hijau, Tom berkata bahawa dengan hanya bertukar daripada EURO III kepada EURO V, pelepasan jisim zarah dapat dikurangkan sebanyak 80% dan nitrogen oksida (NOx) sebanyak 60%.  

Dalam acara tersebut, MAN Malaysia turut memperkenalkan casis koc MAN RR5 model tahun 2024 dengan pelbagai ciri yang dinaiktaraf.  Antara ciri yang baharu termasuklah roda stereng berbilang fungsi yang baharu, skrin paparan definisi tinggi dengan grafik 3D untuk pemandu, casis dengan tangki bahan api 400 liter rangka tengah dan sistem ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) yang terkini. 

Pengarah Urusan MAN Malaysia, Andrew O’Brooks berkata enjin EURO V akan menjadi enjin standard dalam seluruh rangkaian casis bas dan koc MAN.  Beliau sekali lagi mengesahkan komitmen syarikat untuk menyediakan sokongan selepas jualan yang terbaik untuk pelanggan melalui pengembangan rangkaian strategik, menambah jumlah juruteknik dan membaharui kumpulan kenderaan MAN Service Mobile.    

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia) mempamerkan dua buah trak MAN TGS dengan spesifikasi ADR Kelas EX/II dan EX/III tertinggi (dengan persijilan) semasa pertemuan yang dianjurkan untuk syarikat-syarikat pengangkutan ayang terlibat dalam industri petroliam dan gas, pembina badan trak, rakan niaga dan agensi kerajaan baru-baru ini.

ADR atau “Accord Dangereux Routier” dalam bahasa Perancis yang bermaksud “Perjanjian Eropah tentang Pengangkut Barangan Bahaya melalui Jalan Raya Antarabangsa” dan merupakan standard yang mentadbir pengangkutan barangan bahaya melalui jalan raya.  

Tidak seperti kebanyakan trak ADR di pasaran Malaysia yang hanya mematuhi sehingga Kelas FL (dilengkapi untuk membawa cecair mudah terbakar), MAN Malaysia telah melengkapkan varian Trak MAN TGS ADR Euro V yang kini  terbukti dan terkemuka di pasaran dengan spesifikasi Kelas EX/II dan EX/III sebagai standard. Ini bermakna kenderaan tersebut disahkan sesuai untuk mengangkut kargo termasuk bahan letupan atau objek dengan bahan letupan.  

Pengarah Urusan MAN Malaysia Andrew O'Brooks berkata keputusan syarikat untuk menawarkan varian Trak MAN TGS ADR dengan ciri keselamatan tahap tertinggi mencerminkan komitmennya sebagai pengeluar trak yang bertanggungjawab dan bertekad memastikan keselamatan yang muktamad untuk pemandu, perniagaan dan orang awam di setiap perjalanan mengangkut kargo berbahaya. 

Trak MAN TGS ADR berkuasa Euro V dibina dengan mengambil kira keselamatan sepenuhnya. Ciri keselamatan pasif yang utama termasuk beg udara pemandu dan tali pinggang keledar tiga mata bersepadu dengan penegang sebagai standard; suis pemotongan kuasa kecemasan di dalam dan di luar kabin; roda aluminium dan bukannya keluli untuk mengurangkan berat dan geseran; dan sistem pemulangan bumi di mana tiada kabel bumi disambungkan ke casis untuk mengelakkan renjatan elektrik.  Abah-abah wayar juga disarungkan dalam bahan pelindung kebakaran walaupun untuk varian Trak MAN standard.  

Keselamatan aktif disediakan menerusi sistem pengurusan brek elektronik MAN BrakeMatic® proprietari yang menyatukan dan menyelaraskan tindakan brek servis, sistem kawalannya dan sistem brek berterusan apabila pedal brek ditekan untuk mengelakkan kejadian “jackknife” dan memastikan trak sentiasa berada dalam garisan lurus. 

Trak ADR MAN TGS juga dilengkapi dengan sistem bantuan pemandu termaju atau ADAS seperti  Lane Guard System (LGS) dengan Lane Departure Warning (LDW) untuk mengelakkan pertukaran lorong yang tidak diingini; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) yang campur tangan secara automatik untuk mengekalkan jarak selamat dari kenderaan di hadapan secara berterusan; Electronic Stabiity Programme (ESP) yang mencegah pengemudian terkurang, pengemudian terlebih, berpusing dan terbalik; dan Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) generasi kedua yang mengaktifkan brek automatik untuk mengelakkan perlanggaran yang akan berlaku.

MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd (MAN Malaysia) showcased two units of its MAN TGS Trucks with the highest ADR Class EX/II and EX/III (with certification) specifications at a recent gathering for transporters involved in the oil and gas industry, body builders, partners and government agencies. 

ADR or “Accord Dangereux Routier” is French for “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road” and the standard that governs the transportation of dangerous goods by road.  

Unlike the majority of ADR trucks in the Malaysian market that are mostly only compliant up to FL Class (equipped to carry flamable liquids),  MAN Malaysia has equipped its proven and market-leading Euro V-powered MAN TGS ADR Truck variant with Class EX/II and EX/III specifications as standard which means that the vehicles are certified fit to transport even explosive materials or objects with explosive substances.  

MAN Malaysia Managing Director Andrew O’Brooks said that company’s decision to offer its MAN TGS ADR Truck variant with the highest level of safety features reflected its commitment as a responsbile truck manufacturer and to ensure ultimate safety for drivers, businesses and the public in the course of transporting dangerous cargo. 

Euro V-powered MAN TGS ADR Trucks are built with total safety in mind. Key passive safety features include a driver’s airbag and integrated three-point seat belt with tensioners as standard; emergency power cut-off switches inside and outside the cabin; aluminium instead of steel wheels to reduce weight and friction; and an earth-return system whereby there is no earth cable connected to the chassis to prevent electrocution.  Even in standard  MAN Truck variants, wire harneses are encased in fire protective material.  

Active safety comes from the proprietary MAN BrakeMatic® electronic brake management system that consolidates and coordinates the actions of the service brake, its control systems and the continuous braking systems when the brake pedal is depressed to prevent jackknifing and keep the truck strictly in line. 

MAN TGS ADR Trucks are also fitted with advanced driver assistance systems or ADAS such as Lane Guard System (LGS) with Lane Departure Warning to prevent unintended lane change; Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) that intervenes automatically to continuously maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Electronic Stabiity Programme (ESP) that prevents understeering, oversteering, rollovers and overturns; and second-generation Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) that activates automatic braking to prevent impending collisions.

Megalift Sdn Bhd, pakar pengangkutan kargo berat dan bersaiz besar, telah menambah lima unit penggerak utama MAN TGS 6x2 berkuasa Euro V untuk menyertai flit kenderaan syarikat. 

Selepas menerima dua unit MAN TGS yang baharu pada awal tahun ini, Megalift seterusnya menerima baki tiga unit daripada MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd baru-baru ini di ibu pejabatnya di Shah Alam. Pengarah Urusan MAN Malaysia Andrew O’Brooks secara rasminya menyerahkan kunci kepada Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Megalift Edwin Tan dan Yeow Kong Sang. 

“Sebelum ini kami agak keberatan untuk melabur dalam Trak MAN kerana tidak banyak kenderaan ini yang terdapat di jalan raya dan alat gantinya juga kurang di pasaran.  Walau bagaimanapun, selepas mencuba beberapa unit yang terpakai, kami teruja dengan kuasa dan ketahanan Trak MAN dan membuat keputusan untuk membeli unit-unit baharu terus daripada MAN Malaysia.  Peningkatan bilangan MAN TGS yang baharu di jalan raya, penubuhan ibu pejabat MAN Malaysia di Shah Alam serta servis jualan dan selepas jualan yang cekap membuatkan kami yakin dengan jentera ini,” kata  Yeow. 

Ketika menyampaikan penghargaan kepada Megalift kerana memilih MAN TGS yang berkuasa Euro V, O’Brooks memberi jaminan kepada syarikat bahawa MAN Malaysia akan terus meningkatkan keupayaan selepas jualan bagi memberikan sokongan yang lebih baik kepada pelanggan. 

“Bengkel cawangan kami di Pelabuhan Klang kini sedang diubahsuai dan kami juga sedang menambah jumlah mekanik di semua cawangan,” kata beliau lagi. 

During use, telescopic handlers are subject to very high loads and therefore require durable and powerful filters with high separation efficiency and a long service life in order to avoid cost-intensive downtimes. The challenges are large amounts of dust and organic particles as well as enormous mechanical loads. 

As a premium brand of the global filtration expert MANN+HUMMEL, MANN-FILTER has been offering innovative, high-performance products for over 70 years to ensure that engines operate smoothly even under extreme conditions.  The broad product range for more than 95,000 telescopic handlers includes air (main and secondary element), oil, fuel and hydraulic filters in original equipment quality. The service interval for all filters must always be complied with according to manufacturer’s specifications in order to maintain total filter performance.

New Telescopic Handler Guide
A new and user-friendly MANN-FILTER telescopic handler guide lists the most common manufacturers and models and instantaneously shows the right filter for any given telescopic handler. The new guide is now available for download in the Service section on the MANN-FILTER website.

With a few clicks, workshops and dealers can find the suitable filter for their application in the MANN-FILTER online catalog – including technical information, installation instructions and a 360-degree view.

专营重型和超大型货物运输的Megalift Sdn Bhd车队新增了5辆全新欧V引擎MAN TGS 6x2拖柜卡车。 

继今年稍早接收了两辆全新MAN TGS后，Megalift日前在其沙亚南总部从MAN Truck & Bus (M) Sdn Bhd手中接收了其馀的3辆，大马MAN（MAN Malaysia）董事经理Andrew O’Brooks正式将车钥匙交给了Megalift的饶广生和总执行长陈标杰。 

饶广生说：“过去，我们不太愿意投资MAN卡车，因为路上的MAN卡车不常见，市场上零件也不多。不过，试过翻新卡车后，我们对MAN卡车的动力和可靠性留下了深刻印象，并决定直接向大马MAN购买新卡车。路上的全新MAN TGS已愈来愈常见丶大马MAN将新总部设在沙亚南，加上销售和售后服务良好，在在都提升了我们的信心。” 

O’Brooks在感谢Megalift选用欧V引擎MAN TGS时保证，大马MAN将不断提升售后服务能力，为客户提供更好的支援服务。

 他说：“我们在巴生港的分公司车厂目前正在装潢，我们的所有分公司也将增加技师。”  

MGS Group of Companies (MGS) gets the honour of being the milestone 1 000th Financial Services contract signed with Scania Credit Malaysia (SCMY) at Scania Malaysia Senai Sales and Services Centre today. Anson Phua, Country Manager of SCMY and Teh Chin Hua, Group Director of MGS exchanged the signed documents in a ceremony that was witnessed by Teh Boon Huei, Tay Wei Kian, Tay Tang Hock and Jordon Tay Jie Min, all Directors of MGS. In conjunction of the signing ceremony, a delivery of six Scania prime movers from an order of 15 units of G410A6x2NZ were also held with Heba El Tarifi, Managing Director, Scania Southeast Asia handing over the key to Teh Chin Hua, Group Director of MGS. MGS will continue to enjoy the best reliability, fuel-efficiency, reduced CO2 emission, increased frequency of payload and uptime.

SCMY offers a range of flexible and comprehensive financial solutions that offer MGS predictable costs and manageable risks over the entire life cycle of their vehicles. SCMY also provide attractive hire purchase financing packages for five years to MGS as its qualified for acquisition of all its Scania trucks. MGS has ownership without heavy capital outlay. With payment of a flexible deposit, MGS will then commit to a fixed monthly payment over a period of five years. The prime movers will appear as assets on MGS’ balance sheet and will take full ownership once all scheduled payments have been made. Additionally, MGS have the option to go for insurance coverage as well.

The R&M contract subscription will give MGS worry-free operation due to predictable costs for five years. MGS will be able to focus on its business with planned downtime giving maximum uptime due to precise scheduling for repairs and maintenance, eliminating disruptions for worry-free daily operations. The Scania G410 is also designed and engineered to give MGS better fuel efficiency, thus lowering CO2 emissions as it is equipped with advanced powertrain and aerodynamic solutions that gives 3 percent improved fuel economy. The pre-set Economy Mode default, in the Scania G410 that comes with Opticruise, saves even more fuel. Data from the Fleet Management System Control 10 will ensure improved driving skills through tracked reports of the drivers which will also contribute to further fuel savings. As for safety, the Electronic Braking System (EBS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with traction control, hill hold for steep road stoppages, and the large windscreen for better angled visibilities make the G410 one of the best in the market. Finally, the ergonomic dashboard and the sleeper cabin spoils the drivers silly making driving and resting a real joy. 

“We have been a customer of Scania for a very long time and SCMY has been supporting us since January 2014 when we signed-up for our first hire purchase agreement. We have benefitted from the flexible deposit and fixed repayment programme giving us accurate budgeting. The financed vehicles show as an asset in our balance sheet; interest charges are allowable against tax. Through the custom-built financial plans that SCMY have devised for us, we are able to focus on running the business with peace-of-mind due to predictability of costs. This is one of the main reasons why we continue to invest in the Scania trucks,” said Teh Chin Hua.

Established in 1987, with more than 30 years of experience and expertise in the logistic and freight services, MGS Group is committed to provide services that exceeds clients’ expectation by providing quality one-stop solutions that serve its clients’ transportation and shipping needs from more than 100 different industries. MGS Group and its seven subsidiary companies operate primarily in six different locations throughout Peninsular of Malaysia and Singapore with its headquarters based in Muar, Johor. MGS is a one-stop logistic solutions covering broad range of services from freight transportation, shipping, supply chain management, custom clearance to warehousing and distribution. MGS provide comprehensive logistic services across the whole of Malaysia and worldwide, fulfilled by its owned in-house network and collaborative transportation with its international and local partners.

“We truly appreciate MGS for having faith in our financial proposal and understand the need for SCMY support in MGS’ expansion plans. We give our assurance that we are always ready to back MGS with SCMY’s customise proposal that will secure sustainability and profitability for its business,” stated Anson.

Scania Singapore appointed Oscar Wyckman as its Country Manager with effect from 1 August 2023. As Country Manager, Oscar is responsible for leading the local team to deliver Scania’s premium-branded products and services aimed at helping the logistics, transportation, construction and public service sectors achieve profitability and sustainability. These include trucks and buses for heavy transport applications combined with repair and maintenance, roadside assistance, parts, driver training and coaching, and data-driven services.

Wyckman joined the company in 2015 under the coveted Scania Graduate Trainee Programme. Since then, he has garnered experience in corporate strategy and various commercial areas. He has worked closely with global teams from Latin America, Africa, Asia and Europe in running new business and market establishment projects as well as developing existing business.

“Oscar Wyckman joins Singapore with the broad-based experience and knowledge to drive the business at a time when climate action and sustainable land transport are at the forefront of the national agenda,” says Heba Eltarifi, Managing Director of Scania Southeast Asia. “He will steer our Singapore operations towards more sustainable outcomes that are better for business, society and the environment.”

Enthusiastic about his new appointment, Oscar looks forward to working closely with the local team to hold the Scania business to the highest operational standards while providing swift, qualitative and reliable support to the customers in Singapore.

“As Scania Singapore celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, I am joining a team that has already made significant inroads into the market over two decades,” Oscar says. “This includes the big leap to put our first Scania battery-electric vehicles on the roads earlier in 2023.”

He adds: “Electrification will be a business focus area in the future as we continue this momentum to position Scania as a leader in sustainable transport solutions.”

Joining MCVE again, this time as the “Official Lubricant Partner”, is PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS. It is part of the national oil corporation of Malaysia.

Established in 2008, PETRONAS Lubricants International manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants products in over 120 markets globally.

Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI has over 22 marketing offices in globally, managed through regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Turin, Belo Horizonte, Chicago and Durban.

Joining MCVE again, this time as the “Official Lubricant Partner”, is PETRONAS Lubricants International (PLI), the global lubricants manufacturing and marketing arm of PETRONAS. It is part of the national oil corporation of Malaysia.

Established in 2008, PETRONAS Lubricants International manufactures and markets a full range of high-quality automotive and industrial lubricants products in over 120 markets globally.

Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, PLI has over 22 marketing offices in globally, managed through regional offices in Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Turin, Belo Horizonte, Chicago and Durban.