KUALA LUMPUR: A pioneering pilot project utilizing Light Rail Transit (LRT) services for cargo delivery has been launched in the Klang Valley, marking a significant step towards strengthening logistics services and promoting a green transition. The initiative is a collaboration between Diolko, a sustainable last-mile delivery company, and Prasarana Malaysia Berhad.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced that this project, the first of its kind in Asia, started in July and will run until next month. The project aims to fulfill the increasing demand for sustainable and efficient logistics services, aligning with Malaysia’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives.
At a press conference held at Diolko’s hub at the Putra Heights LRT Station, Loke expressed optimism about the project, highlighting its potential to attract multinational companies and alternative logistics service providers. He underscored the project’s capacity to transform the transportation sec
tor into a sustainable model by reducing carbon emissions and fostering innovation through public-private partnerships.
Loke emphasized that the project aims to showcase the feasibility and potential expansion of LRT-based deliveries, offering solutions to traffic congestion and carbon emissions while providing efficient and eco-friendly services.
Diolko’s Chief Executive Officer and co-founder, Yoann Gueguen, revealed that the company currently operates at a capacity of 2,500 parcels per month, with plans to increase this to 75,000 parcels monthly within six months. Gueguen highlighted the company’s success in leveraging Klang Valley’s public transportation infrastructure to develop a sustainable last-mile delivery solution, contributing to a 70 percent reduction in carbon emissions and easing urban traffic congestion.
Gueguen also explained the integration of virtual hub technology and electric vehicles, which enhances the capability to handle large volumes of goods while reducing the carbon footprint of
users. The company plans to expand this innovative model to other Malaysian cities and across the ASEAN region, including exploring cross-border delivery options, such as linking the Johor Bahru and Singapore LRT systems.