Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad

What Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad does

Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad is a Bursa Malaysia-listed integrated logistics services provider headquartered in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The group delivers five core service lines — cargo transportation, container haulage, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage and NVOCC freight forwarding, and in-house manufacturing and fabrication of trailers — through wholly-owned subsidiaries Xin Hwa Trading & Transport Sdn Bhd (XHTT), Xin Hwa Auto Engineering Sdn Bhd, and XH Universal Forwarding Sdn Bhd. Operations are anchored by a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles (including approximately 225 prime movers and 497 trailers dedicated to container haulage), roughly 244,600 sq. ft. of covered warehouse space across Skudai and Johor Bahru, and embedded site offices at three major Malaysian ports (Johor Port, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, and Penang Port). The technology stack is operational rather than AI-driven: GPS vehicle tracking for real-time location and route optimization, a computerized haulage system integrated with port online platforms for container movement visibility, and Dagang Net electronic customs integration for real-time declaration and tariff data.

The company serves enterprise customers across manufacturing, construction, electronics, FMCG, and port/maritime verticals, including Flextronics, Sharp Manufacturing, KNM Group, Johor Port Berhad, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, and MISC Integrated Logistics. Service coverage spans Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore via cross-border haulage. Revenue mechanics are predominantly transaction-fee based on cargo movement, container movement, and customs work, supplemented by warehousing/storage subscription revenue and one-time trailer fabrication work. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The business is family-controlled: Managing Director Ng Aik Chuan, Executive Director Ng Yam Pin, and Executive Director Teo Siok Kee (wife of Ng Aik Chuan) are all co-founders or long-tenured insiders; an independent non-executive chairman and additional independent directors provide board oversight. The group traces its origins to 1965 land transport operations, was incorporated in its current form in January 2013, and listed on Bursa Malaysia on 30 June 2015. Notable governance events include FY2021 Bursa Malaysia public reprimands and fines (RM100,000 and RM50,000) against the Managing Director and an Executive Director for breaches of Main Market Listing Requirements.

Name

Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad

Legal name

Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad

Website

https://xinhwa.com.my

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad is a Bursa Malaysia-listed integrated logistics provider offering cargo transportation, container haulage, warehousing, customs brokerage, and trailer manufacturing across Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore, serving enterprise manufacturers, port operators, and construction companies with a 1,000+ vehicle fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Buyer’s Consolidation & Origin Cargo Management (OCM) (TLACALAC)

Keywords

• Integrated logistics services
• Container haulage transportation
• Cargo transportation services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Customs brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Johor Bahru

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Cargo Transportation Services: Transportation of cargo from designated pick-up to drop-off points including consolidation, inter-state, cross-border (Malaysia-Singapore), and project cargo services for over-dimensional and heavy cargo
2. Container Haulage Services: Inter-state and internal port haulage transportation services for containers including quay transfers and berth-to-storage yard movements
3. Warehousing and Distribution Services: General storage, inventory management, cargo consolidation, and value-added services including picking, packing, labelling, and palletising
4. Customs Brokerage and Freight Forwarding: Customs clearance document preparation, transportation arrangement, port coordination, shipping/airliner booking, advisory services on customs tariffs and freight forwarding
5. Trailer Manufacturing and Fabrication: Custom manufacturing and fabrication of trailers and modification of trailers for specialized cargo based on customer requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad is an integrated logistics services provider delivering cargo transportation, container haulage, warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage and freight forwarding, and in-house manufacturing and fabrication of trailers. The company operates a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles and approximately 244,600 sq. ft. of warehouse space across Peninsular Malaysia, extending cross-border logistics services to Singapore. It serves enterprise customers in manufacturing, construction, port operations, and FMCG sectors through dedicated long-term contractual relationships.

Product overview

Xin Hwa Holdings Berhad is an integrated logistics services provider offering five core service lines: Cargo Transportation Services, Container Haulage Services, Warehousing & Distribution Services, Customs Brokerage & NVOCC Services, and Manufacturing & Fabrication of Trailers. The company operates through its main subsidiary Xin Hwa Trading & Transport Sdn Bhd (XHTT), with freight forwarding capabilities provided by XH Universal Forwarding Sdn Bhd and trailer manufacturing by Xin Hwa Auto Engineering Sdn Bhd. These services are designed to work together as an integrated logistics offering, supporting land transport operations, warehousing, and customs brokerage from multiple locations across Peninsular Malaysia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargo Transportation Services Transportation of cargo from designated pick-up points to drop-off points, including consolidation and distribution of less than truck load cargo, inter-state transportation within Peninsular Malaysia, cross-border services between Malaysia and Singapore, and specialized project cargo for over-dimensional and heavy cargo such as boilers, cement plant structures, generators, tower cranes, and railway equipment. Used by manufacturing, construction, and engineering customers.
• Container Haulage Services Container haulage services including inter-state haulage transportation within Peninsular Malaysia and internal port haulage for container transfers between ships, quays, berths, and storage yards, operated with a fleet of approximately 225 prime movers and 497 trailers. Used by port operators and shipping companies.
• Warehousing & Distribution Services Warehousing and distribution services including general storage, inventory management, cargo consolidation, picking, packing/unitising, labelling, and palletising, providing approximately 244,600 sq. ft. of covered warehouse space at Skudai and Johor Bahru locations with 24-hour security. Used primarily by FMCG and manufacturing customers.
• Customs Brokerage & NVOCC Services Customs brokerage services licensed under Customs Act 1967, including preparation of customs clearance documents, transportation arrangement, coordination with port operators and authorities, and advisory services on customs tariff codes, tax rates, and duty drawback, as well as freight forwarding services through XH Universal Forwarding Sdn Bhd with electronic customs submission via Dagang Net integration.
• Manufacturing & Fabrication of Trailers In-house manufacturing, fabrication, and maintenance of trailers at the Senai, Johor facility. Produces customized trailers for specialized cargo and performs repair and maintenance for the company's own fleet of vehicles to reduce downtime and support project cargo capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet size of 1,000+ vehicles enables high operational capacity and service reliability
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dagang NetcoreTechnology or IntegrationDagang Net integration enables electronic customs application submissions, reducing processing time. Provides access to real-time customs exchange rates, shipping schedules, and customs declaration status information.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider. Represents the larger 3PL competition for multi-country manufacturing and FMCG contracts in Southeast Asia.
• DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding: Global logistics leader across freight forwarding, contract logistics, warehousing and customs. Key competitive incumbent in Malaysian and Singapore cross-border lanes where Xin Hwa operates.
• MISC Berhad: Malaysian shipping and integrated logistics heavyweight; one of Xin Hwa's named customers (MISC Integrated Logistics). Provides broader scale benchmark and a comparable freight forwarding/customer-of-Xin-Hwa reference point.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder and contract logistics provider. Sets the competitive benchmark for integrated logistics capability, customs brokerage and multimodal service breadth that Xin Hwa competes against for multinational contracts.

Direct peers

• Tasco Holdings Berhad: Malaysian contract logistics and freight forwarding group with cold-chain, haulage, and customs services. Comparable business mix to Xin Hwa with broader regional ASEAN footprint.
• Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Berhad: Malaysian integrated logistics peer offering trucking, container haulage, warehousing and freight forwarding with comparable asset base and regional Southeast Asia exposure. Direct competitor across all five of Xin Hwa's service lines.
• FM Global Logistics Holdings Berhad: Malaysia/Hong Kong-listed logistics company offering freight forwarding, haulage, customs brokerage and warehousing. Comparable integrated services and Malaysia-Singapore trade corridor exposure.
• Century Logistics Holdings Berhad: Malaysian-listed integrated logistics provider covering haulage, warehousing, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage. Comparable in size and listed profile to Xin Hwa, serving similar manufacturing and FMCG customers.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: China-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider with growing ASEAN presence. Useful peer for benchmarking scale, network density and customs brokerage capability across Asia.
• POS Logistics Berhad: Malaysian logistics arm of POS Malaysia providing domestic trucking, warehousing and freight forwarding. Comparable domestic contract logistics competitor within Peninsular Malaysia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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