Proceeding of Malaysian Universities Transportation Research Forum and Conferences 2010 (MUTRFC2010), 21 December 2010, Universiti Tenaga Nasional. ISBN 978-967-5770-08-1 433 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A ROAD TRANSPORTATION NETWORK SYSTEM IN A PORT CITY: TOWARDS GREEN LOGISTICS IN MALAYSIA Noraini Anor 1 *, Zakaria Ahmad 2 ABSTRACT: The road transportation network system is part of the economic generation of Malaysia. This system has a significant impact to the transportation industry and a major player of logistics system. Hence, this network system needs further improvement in the port city. To date, little research has been carried out on the environmental sustainability of Malaysia’s port cities and how “Green” elements can be introduced into their road transportation networks. Currently, the road transportation network system is not integrated to other infrastructure, facilities and other required services. An unplanned road transportation network system will disrupt the transportation movement, environmental sustainable create network system problems and affect other logistics factors. The main purpose of this study is to examine what extent the effectiveness of transportation network system in port cities contributes towards green logistics in Malaysia. The objectives of the research study are: first, to identify the impact of the road transportation network system in the port city on green logistics; secondly, to examine the relationship between the road transportation networks system and a port city and finally, to identify the structure and patterns was current practice of the road transportation network system. This study was based on a case study that analyzed the structure and patterns of the road transportation network system at Port Klang, Malaysia. The research process included collection of primary data such as site investigation and observation while secondary data from a literature review to support the research. The findings of research will help develop utilization of rational land for the sustainable development of a road transportation network system in the port city. Keywords: Network; Port city; Green Logistics 1 Postgraduate Student, Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA 2 Lecturer, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, MALAYSIA *Correspondence Author: Noraini Anor, Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. Tel: +603 55442638, Fax: +60355442344. E-mail: ainianor@yahoo.com