Scania Malaysia Hands Over the First Batch of 60 New Truck Generation Prime Movers to Infinity Logistics and Transport

Earlier today,  Scania Malaysia handed over the first batch of 60 Scania New Truck Generation (NTG) Heavy Duty Prime Mover trucks to  Infinity Logistics & Transport Sdn. Bhd. (Infinity). The mock key was handed over during a small handover ceremony by Mr Daniel Tan, Sales Director, representing Scania Southeast Asia and  Dato’ Chan Kong Yew, Chief Executive Officer, Infinity in the presence of  Infinity's  Board Members and Management Committee.

The 60 Scania NTG units consist of 30 units of P360A 4x2NZ and 30 units of G410A 6x2NZ. These were procured to strengthen Infinity’s fleet and enable the fulfilment of its objective to run a sustainable operation in line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) movement. The Euro 3 standard trucks were purchased based on Scania's environmentally friendly goals which will also go hand in hand with Infinity's CSR programmes which includes the planting of mangrove trees in and around Port Klang. They have said that having new trucks will help lessen emissions concerns and also increase efficiency which will in turn help productivity as well as ensure that the company achieve an emissions standard that in is line with current Malaysian practices.

"Having these NTG units financed by Scania Financial Services also provides flexible financing solutions tailored to give Infinity predictable costs and manageable risks – over the entire lifecycle of the NTGs" stated Daniel Tan. “This goes in line with Scania’s mission to drive the shift towards a sustainable transport system through sustainable partnerships, creating a world of mobility that is better for business, society and the environment.”

The Scania NTG trucks are designed and engineered to give Scania truck owners better fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions as it is equipped with advanced powertrain and aerodynamic solutions. They give more than 3% fuel economy when coupled with Scania Contracted Services and Data-driven Services from Scania. Furthermore, the Opticruise gearbox gives the Scania NTG a pre-set default Economy mode for even more fuel efficiency.

According to the specifications and having sat as well as driven these trucks before, these Scania NTGs provide a very comfortable adjustable driver seat that is placed closer to the door, with ergonomic dashboard with a 5-inch touchscreen that works very well for the drivers. And most importantly the large windscreen with extended view that gives clear visibility from the different angles for the drivers making it easier for them to operate in a comfortable and safe environment. Other safety features include the Electronic Braking System (EBS) for responsive emergency braking.

Having a new truck with the latest features and cabin comforts actually allow companies to keep and even attract drivers. It can be said that while there is a shortage of drivers, one way to attract more into driving these trucks are having to correct and some may say the best trucks to entice and keep experienced personnel. Operating such trucks is a good example in doing so.

Infinity have also subscribed to the Scania Maintenance programme. Scania’s maintenance procedures are proactive to avoid time-consuming and costly problems from occurring to maximise uptime and lower Infinity’s operating costs. Scania Maintenance Contract also gives predictable costs, so that Infinity can focus its time and energy on its business, worry-free. By individually optimising the different modules in its service plan, Scania ensures via the maintenance contract that downtime is planned and only occurs when absolutely necessary.

“We are in this business to ensure profits to all our shareholders, but we also need to take care of the environment that we live in. Thus, we have embarked on a mission more than a decade ago to be socially responsible with an aim of sustainable development of the society and environment and we have gradually evolved our CSR efforts since then. From being just a contributor, we have now become an initiator striving to sustain our efforts. To us, sustainability means balancing economic, environmental and social needs to find the best solutions which are essential to ensure a more sustainable future,” stated Dato’ Chan.