Mansang Logistics the first truck operator in Sarawak with Scania

KUCHING: Mansang Logistics made history yesterday as it became the first truck operator in Sarawak to sign the Scania Ecolution Agreement.

The signing of the agreement was sealed between regional manager for the East Coast and East Malaysia, Scania Southeast Asia, Phang Yee Fong, and Mansang Logistics Sdn Bhd Head of Customer Management, Lim Kee San.

This move comes easily for Mansang Logistics as it has always been part of the company’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and prioritising environment.

Mansang Logistics managing director Alex Lai Sian Ann said the company understands the impact and responsibility has on the environment especially when its core business revolves around long-distance transportation.

As their vehicles travel more than a thousand kilometres into rural areas on a daily basis, signing up as a Scania Ecolution partner is the natural step towards reducing fuel consumption and thereby reducing the company’s carbon footprint.

Scania Ecolution is a tailormade partnership between Scania and customers that focuses on reducing fuel consumption resulting in reduced Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions.

The partnership also focuses on reducing operating cost, translating to improved profitability while fulfilling the growing demand for environmentally-friendly initiatives.

“We are proud to be the first in Sarawak to be a Scania Ecolution partner, knowing that this state has one of the world’s largest and oldest rainforest.

“Sustainability is already a natural way of life for Sarawakians and Mansang Logistics intend to continue that journey. With the rich biodiversity available in Sarawak, it is our duty to ensure that future generations can experience the wonders nature has to offer and Scania Ecolution is a first step towards preserving our environment,” said Lai.

Over the past several years, Scania has significantly reduced CO2 emissions from its own operations and from its own transport and logistics.

Scania has also worked to minimise emissions from its products through fuel efficiency measures, and since more than 25 years, the company has provided the industry’s broadest range of products that run on alternatives to fossil fuels.

In September 2019, Scania announced its aim to set Science Based Targets (SBTi). The approval of these targets now marks another major milestone on the journey towards fossilfree transport.

Meanwhile, Phang said at Scania, they believe that sustainability and profitability can go hand-in-hand.

“We are glad that Mansang is joining us on this journey towards a more sustainable transport system,” he said.