PETALING JAYA: Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) is tying up with PKT Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd (PKT) to further enhance its logistics efficiency in the country.

In a statement, VGM said the partnership is aligned with the ongoing transformation in the logistics industry, which focuses on efficiency, transparency, proactiveness and customer experience.

“This partnership will not only enhance VGM’s inbound and outbound logistics efficiency but also contribute to Malaysia’s ambition to become a regional logistics hub.

“With PKT’s proven capabilities, VGM is confident of strengthening its supply chain agility and resilience, which are critical to supporting the group’s growth in the years ahead.”

VGM managing director Susanne Lehmann said the tie-up marks a strategic milestone for the group.

Meanwhile, PKT group chief executive and managing director Datuk Seri Michael Tio said the logistics group’s priority is to ensure seamless, efficient, and reliable logistics operations that support Volkswagen’s regional supply chain.

“With decades of expertise in the automotive logistics sector and partnerships with several global brands, PKT remains steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and environmental, social and governance-driven practices,” Tio said.

Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and largest carmaker in Europe and China.

Nine million cars are produced and sold every year, coming out of 115 factories worldwide.

Out of its 10 brands, five are manufactured and sold in Malaysia: Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Scania and MAN.

VGM was founded in 2005, when its local operations began, while Scania and MAN had begun distribution since the 1970s, Porsche began production in 2021 and Audi this year in April in Pekan.

VGM is now preparing the local productions of electric vehicles, generating the ecosystem in Malaysia with local partners and within the Volkswagen production network.

The group will additionally start the export project to other Asean countries in 2026.