BBYB 2021

BUSINESS SECTORS

TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS

Several initiatives have been made to modernise

the logistics and transport system in Brunei

Darussalam. One such initiative is the establishment

of the Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd in 2017 to

operate the Muara Container Terminal, which is

the country’s only seaport. Other initiatives include

the establishment of the Maritime and Ports

Authority of Brunei Darussalam and the expansion

of the Brunei International Airport. Connectivity

in the country has also been enhanced with the

construction of three significant bridge projects over

the past few years.

Completed in 2017, the BND139-million Raja Isteri

Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha (RIPAHS) Bridge

reduces travelling time and offers socio-economic

development in the surrounding areas.

The PulauMuara Besar (PMB) Bridge was completed

in 2018, connecting the isolated island with the oil

refinery and petrochemical plant to the mainland.

Meanwhile, the Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien

(SHOAS) Bridge opened in 2020, connecting

Brunei-Muara and Temburong districts. Since the

bridge opening, the public has benefitted from

faster, convenient and safe travel between the

two districts without having to cross the border or

travelling by boat.

In terms of local transport, Brunei’s first ride-

hailing service, Dart, allows everyone to book rides

from any registered Dart driver, including taxis.

Dart Logistics Sdn Bhd celebrated its first year

anniversary in May 2019 and has achieved almost

40,000 car rides since its establishment.

Dart recorded consistent growth and rising demand

in its first year of operation. The company won the

Startup of the Year Award at the 3

Brunei Rice

Bowl Startup Awards 2019.