Malaysia to boost Port Klang, Port of Tanjung Pelepas to become regional trade hub
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The nation is intensifying efforts to modernise and expand both Port Klang and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas this year...
Transport ministry forms committee to review maritime law, Port Acts
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping...
Westports’ net profit rises to over RM230 mln in third quarter
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 — Westports Holdings Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM233.07 million in the third quarter which ended Sept 30,...
Westports expected to achieve 4.2 pct container volume growth for second half of 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — MIDF Research expects Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volume in the second half of 2024 (2H FY2024) to increase by 2.2...
Westports development to strengthen Malaysia as global maritime, logistics hub
PORT KLANG, Sept 27 — The development of Westports Holdings Bhd’s phase two container terminal expansion from terminals 10 to 17 is a significant step...
PM asks Transport Ministry to coordinate maritime industry efforts for more resiliency
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Transport Ministry to lead coordination efforts to render support for the...
Port Klang ready to handle backlog diverted from Singapore
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Port Klang is fully capable and ready to handle the influx of containers and liners redirected to Malaysia to avoid...
Port of Tanjung Pelepas hits milestone, handling 1.08 mln TEUs in one month
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, achieved a milestone by...
National Load Centre policy no longer applies — Minister
PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The National Load Centre policy introduced in 1990 to centralise all cargo services at Port Klang no longer applies, said Transport...
MB: Pulau Carey port a national mission, to boost port sector competitiveness
By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The planned development of the Pulau Carey port is a national initiative to ensure Port Klang remains...
Homesick keeps locals away from shipping career — Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The agony of staying away from the family for a long period of time is the main reason why Malaysians...
NSPC to ensure local maritime industry remains competitive
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The reactivated National Shipping and Port Council (NSPC) will ensure the local maritime industry remains competitive, said Transport Minister Anthony...