Industry Profile: Infinity Logistics and Transport Sdn Bhd
In tandem with modernity, Infinity continues to grow from strength to strength to take the high ground in the market.
Precious time was given to Asian Trucker to personally meet Mr. K.Y.Chan, Managing Director of Infinity Logistics and Transport Sdn Bhd to get an insight into the planning for Infinity's future.
Infinity is best known as the company that provides innovative logistics solutions. The company had a very humble beginning when it was set up in 2003. With only four people, they began as a non-asset logistic company. The company registered revenues of RM 158 million or US$50 million in 2012. Today, Infinity's paid up capital is RM10 million with a working capital of RM50 million. They employ 450 people in 11 different cities in 5 countries- Port Klang, Penang, Johor Bahru and Padang Besar in Malaysia; Bangkok and Hatyai in Thailand; Jakarta, Surabaya and Medan in Indonesia; Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Singapore.
Road Transportation
Under the road transportation division, Infinity provides both container haulage and conventional trucking. To date, Infinity owns and operates 80 Prime Movers and 315 units of Trailers, ranging from 20’ & 40’ skeleton trailers, 20’ tippers, tip hitch, side loader and Self Discharging Units (SDU) for the container haulage division.
They also operate 40 conventional trucks ranging from 40’ platform trailers and 40’ Articulate Trailers, 40’ Wing Roof, 40’ Net Cap, 40’ Box Trailers, 5 tonne, 3 tonne and 1 tonne trucks. The division is also equipped with a mobile rescue team with a pick-up truck. To ensure cargo integrity and safety of all, the prime movers and trailers are regularly maintained and kept in tip top condition. For safety enhancement, two platform trailers are equipped with ABS.
Infinity Cares and EASY Programme
"Infinity Cares" is a CSR project aimed at providing a free community truck for the purpose of providing an avenue of logistics solutions to non-profit organizations activities and events, charity homes, and disaster relief efforts.
Infinity has developed its very own Internship Programme called the “EASY Programme”. EASY is an acronym for Explore, Assimilate, Strive, and You and has been specially designed for students from selected Universities to join Infinity for practical training during their semester breaks or practical training. The programme is created with the aim that when one tries to fit new experience into what they already know, they can accomplish the deep and meaningful learning that internships are known for.
Mr K.Y.CHAN, Managing Director of Infinity Logistics and Transport Sdn Bhd, is very concern about his drivers. He will always ensure the safety of the driver. “Drivers are the major channel for us to connect our businesses between the clients and us. Therefore, we need to change the perception towards the drivers. Being a truck driver is a professional career that deserves respect and positive image,” he explained.