PETALING JAYA, July 15 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke hopes the ongoing negotiations with the United States (US) government, ahead of the potential imposition of a 25 per cent tariff rate on Malaysia from August 1, will help mitigate the impact on the country’s maritime industry and ensure it remains competitive.

PUTRAJAYA, July 10 — The government, via the Transport Ministry (MOT), has officially established the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision and Reform Committee (MLRRC).

PORT KLANG, May 20 — Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), Malaysia’s premier integrated commercial and industrial free zone, unveiled the PKFZ 2.0 masterplan today, a bold new vision for a future-ready and smart zone.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, May 15 — The recent wave of tariff hikes imposed by the United States (US) and other major economies has sent ripples through global trade, but economists predict that the impact on Malaysia's maritime sector and key logistics hubs like Port Klang will be...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to postpone the implementation of the proposed 30 per cent rise in port tariffs, particularly for container handling and storage, as it will have major implications on the cost of doing business for manufacturers and shippers.

KLANG, Feb 17 — Port Klang is targeting 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container handling this year, representing a 2.3 per cent increase from 2024.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The nation is intensifying efforts to modernise and expand both Port Klang and the Port of Tanjung Pelepas this year to enhance capacity, improve throughput and position Malaysia as a pivotal regional trade hub, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — The Transport Ministry (MOT) has formed the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision Committee (MLRC) to review and update the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (MSO) 1952 and the respective Port Acts.

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, 2024 (3Q 2024), compared to RM195.0 million in the same quarter a year ago.

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 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to achieve a full-year growth target of 4.2 per cent.

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 to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a global maritime and logistics hub.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the Transport Ministry to lead coordination efforts to render support for the maritime industry to emerge as a stronger force and become more resilient.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 — Port Klang is fully capable and ready to handle the influx of containers and liners redirected to Malaysia to avoid longer wait times in Singapore due to the maritime logjam in the island republic, which includes berth congestion and delays.

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 handling a record 1.08 million 20ft equivalent units (TEUs) in a single month.

PUTRAJAYA, March 1 — The National Load Centre policy introduced in 1990 to centralise all cargo services at Port Klang no longer applies, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

By Danial Dzulkifly SHAH ALAM, Feb 28 — The planned development of the Pulau Carey port is a national initiative to ensure Port Klang remains competitive with other regional ports, said Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari. It is crucial to meet the shipping supply chain’s growing demands...

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 — The agony of staying away from the family for a long period of time is the main reason why Malaysians are not keen to join the shipping and port industry despite the lucrative salary offer.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The reactivated National Shipping and Port Council (NSPC) will ensure the local maritime industry remains competitive, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Malaysia Shipowners’ Association (MASA) has called for immediate disbursement of the RM3.7 billion allocation in Budget 2021 upon approval for the Maritime Development and Logistics Scheme, to revitalise and revive the shipping industry.