Operational Strategy of Heavy Goods Vehicles in Enhancing the 2030 Agenda of SDGs Implementation: Cost-Effectiveness

• Published in: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
• Main Author: Tarudin N.F.; Adlan M.A.A.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Physics 2022
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85130235203&doi=10.1088%2f1755-1315%2f1019%2f1%2f012002&partnerID=40&md5=c1d87beaa54751c612816ac524d7e018

The logistics industry in Malaysia has faced numerous issues and challenges, one of the important concerns in this industry is to reduce operational costs. Government and agencies tend to give more attention to road passenger transports rather than road freight transport especially Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in a matter of service quality and efficiency. Despite in Malaysia, certain road haulages have not yet implemented the right strategy in their operation to fully optimize their resources and operation. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the green strategy for HGVs implementation in their operations to support Malaysia voluntary target to increase economies of scale. The conceptual framework was developed for this study's and the evaluation is based on the HGVs operators' perspective. The data had been analyzed by using a quantitative approach and simple calculation on the operational cost based on fuel cost. Based on the finding gathered, most of the respondents agreed that by using a suitable strategy, the operational cost can be reduced and sustain their businesses. Therefore, this study can be as one of the guidelines for the industry to be aligned with Malaysia 11th Plan and also the 2030 Agenda in developing sustainable development goals more aggressively. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.