Malaysia’s logistics market spans global integrators that specialise in international express and freight forwarding, and local providers focused on domestic trucking, warehousing and freight between Peninsular and East Malaysia. The right choice depends less on brand size than on matching the provider’s strengths to your shipments.
How We Chose These Companies
- An established, visible operation serving Malaysian businesses
- A clear service focus (express, forwarding, contract logistics or domestic transport)
- Variety, so readers can compare different types of provider
Logistics Companies in Malaysia (2026)
De Hubs (publisher)
A Selangor-based logistics provider focused on domestic B2B logistics: lorry transport across West Malaysia (3 to 20-tonne trucks, FTL and LTL), warehousing in Klang, Kuching, Miri and Kota Kinabalu, and sea and air freight between West and East Malaysia. Suited to SMEs and manufacturers that want one partner for transport, storage and Borneo shipping.
DHL
A global logistics group known in Malaysia especially for international express parcels and documents, with extensive global network coverage.
Nippon Express
A Japanese logistics group with experience in industrial and regulated cargo, customs clearance and project logistics.
Kerry Logistics
An Asia-focused provider offering warehousing, distribution, freight forwarding and e-commerce logistics.
DSV (including DB Schenker)
Global freight forwarding across air, sea and road. DSV completed its acquisition of DB Schenker in 2025, combining the two networks.
Which Type of Provider Fits Your Needs?
| If you need… | Look for |
|---|---|
| International express parcels | Global express integrators |
| International ocean and air forwarding | Global or regional freight forwarders |
| Trucking within Peninsular Malaysia | Domestic transport providers with their own fleet |
| Shipping to Sabah and Sarawak | Providers with West–East Malaysia sea and air services and Borneo warehouses |
| Warehousing and fulfilment | 3PLs with a WMS and itemised pricing |
If you move chilled or frozen goods, check the provider’s cold chain capability. Our guide to refrigerated truck transport lists what to ask.
Global vs Local Logistics Providers
| Global providers | Local providers | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | International networks, express, complex customs | Domestic trucking, warehousing, flexible service |
| Best for | Imports and exports across many countries | Peninsular distribution and West–East Malaysia freight |
| Typical trade-off | Standardised processes | Narrower international reach |
Questions to Ask in a Logistics RFQ
- Which lanes and volumes do you handle every week, not just occasionally?
- Which services are in-house (fleet, warehouse, customs) and which are subcontracted?
- How are quotes structured: door to door, with every origin and destination charge shown?
- What tracking and reports will we receive, and how are delays escalated?
- Who is our day-to-day contact, and what are the response times?
How to Choose a Logistics Company
- Map your shipments: modes, routes, volumes and urgency.
- Shortlist providers whose core business matches that profile.
- Compare door-to-door quotes on the same basis (see how warehousing fees work and what’s in a forwarder’s quote).
- Check tracking, reporting and how delays are communicated.
- Start with a trial lane before moving all volume.
Looking for a domestic logistics partner? Learn more about De Hubs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the main logistics companies in Malaysia?
Malaysia’s market includes global integrators such as DHL, Nippon Express, Kerry Logistics and DSV (which now owns DB Schenker), alongside local providers such as De Hubs that focus on domestic transport, warehousing and West–East Malaysia freight.
How do I choose a logistics company in Malaysia?
Match the provider to your shipment profile: international express, ocean and air forwarding, domestic trucking or warehousing. Then check coverage of your routes, transparency of quotes, tracking and reporting, and how they handle exceptions.
Is a global or a local logistics company better?
Global providers suit complex international supply chains and express parcels. Local providers are often more flexible and cost-effective for domestic trucking, warehousing and Peninsular–East Malaysia shipping. Many businesses use both.