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GEORGE TOWN: With many cruise ships calling on Penang, the last few weeks of the year are a busy time here.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang's iconic ferries are sailing into a new chapter, albeit on different paths.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's largest transshipment hub. Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), was recently honoured with the Supply Chain Innovator of the Year: Digital Transformation Award at the 2024 Supply Chain Asia (SCA) Awards.
JOHOR Port Bhd, a member of MMC Group, has been awarded the Green Port Award System 2024 (GPAS 2024 Award), in recognition of its environmental and sustainable port operations.
KUALA LUMPUR: MARC Ratings Bhd has affirmed its AA-IS rating on MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd’s RM1 billion Sukuk Murabahah programme with a stable outlook.
PETALING JAYA: MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd is considering an initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia that may raise as much as RM7bil - making it the biggest in Malaysia in more than a decade, according to sources.
KUALA LUMPUR: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, has completed its new container yard, Block K, which will allow it to handle higher volumes.
PORT of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture (JV) between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has signed an agreement with Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co Ltd for the purchase of four new quay cranes as part of its expansion plans.
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Ferry Floating Museum, housed in the decommissioned iconic ferry Pulau Pinang at the Tanjung City Marina, will open its doors at the end of the year.
The iconic Penang ferry, which is being modified into the Penang Ferry Museum, will be towed from the Bagan Dalam Slipway to the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) today.
BUTTERWORTH: Penang Port Sdn Bhd, a member of MMC Group, is confident that the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal can become a major cruise hub in Southeast Asia after its RM100 million upgrade.
PENANG Port Sdn Bhd, a MMC Corp Bhd unit, plans to increase North Butterworth Container Terminal’s cargo handling capacity to 4.1 million TEUs by 2050 and turn Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal into a major cruise hub in Southeast Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 23): Penang Port's container throughput this year will likely be lower than expected as the ongoing Red Sea crisis continues to disrupt global shipping routes.
PUTRAJAYA: Northport (M) Bhd expects rising import volume to continue supporting its conventional cargo volume going forward, while the port buckles up to receive more vessel diversion due to global geopolitical tensions.
NORTHPORT (M) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, has broken its monthly container and conventional cargo throughput records for the second consecutive month.
The record overtakes the previous record of 99,039 TEUs handled in July 2019 JOHOR Port Bhd, a member of MMC Group, recorded its highest monthly t h r o u g h p u t of 102,324 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEUs) in August 2024, making it the highest ever monthly throughout its history and overtaking the previous record of 99,039 TEUs handled in the month of July 2019.
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd expects rising import volume to continue supporting its conventional cargo volume going forward, while the port buckles up to receive more vessel diversion due to global geopolitical tensions.
BUKIT MERTAJAM: One of Penang's iconic ferries, which has been planned to be turned into floating museum at Tanjung Marina with its heritage godowns, will be refurbishment works are 90% complete.
KUALA LUMPUR: MMC Group’s subsidiary, Northport (M) Bhd, has set a new monthly record for container throughput in August.
KUANTAN Port Consortium Sdn Bhd, North port (M) Bhd and Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to formalise collaborative efforts to ensure the realisation of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) land bridge connecting Kuantan Port to Port Klang.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Port Sdn Bhd expects to handle close to 1.5 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo this year, slightly above the 1.443 million TEUs managed in 2023.
NORTHPORT (M) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, has broken monthly records in both its container and conventional cargo business segments in July 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Corporation Bhd and APM Terminals, has set a new record of handling 1.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) without experiencing congestion last month.
SOUTHPOINT, a port facility in Port Klang operated by Northport (M) Bhd, has set a new record for the highest monthly cargo handling volume.
TANJUNG Bruas Port Sdn Bhd, a member of MMC Group, welcomed the maiden call of MV Xin Yi Glass, which set sail for Katuppali Port, India, recently.
PORT of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has bagged the Industry Excellence Award (AKI) this year for the Services Sector in Category Four for showing commitment to excellence and high performance. The port has been recognised for its outstanding accomplishments in the maritime industry. In turn, this serves as a national pride among the top companies in Malaysia.
PORT of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Corp Bhd and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, is named the
fifth most efficient container port in the world. According to the recently published 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), PTP has managed to surpass sixth place to the fifth rank. PTP has also secured the top spot in the South-East Asia (SE Asia) region.
KUALA LUMPUR: Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, achieved a new milestone by handling a record 1.08 million twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single month.
KUALA LUMPUR: Northport (M) Bhd has set a new record for handling the highest monthly container throughput of 335,361 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May, which was a significant growth of 26.6% from May last year.
JOHOR Port Bhd, a member of MMC Group, witnessed FGV Palm Industries Sdn Bhd's (FGVPI) maiden export of certified palm kernel shells (PKSs) to Japan.
NORTHPORT (M) Bhd and the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) will collaborate on an initiative to foster sustainable urban agriculture through a large-scale vertical farming project.
PETALING JAYA: Northport (M) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, recently celebrated a historic milestone as it welcomed MV OOCL Japan, the largest ever container vessel to berth at its facilities in Port Klang.
PENANG holds the status as a favoured cruise tourism destination in Malaysia, as it consistently attracts a growing number of cruise liners to its port. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the number of international vessel berths and passenger numbers continued to exhibit an upward trend for January and February in both 2023 and 2024.
PENANG holds the status as a favoured cruise tourism destination in Malaysia, as it consistently attracts a growing number of cruise liners to its port. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said the number of international vessel berths and passenger numbers continued to exhibit an upward trend for January and February in both 2023 and 2024.
Come April 26, Serenade of the Seas, with a capacity for 2,500 passengers, is scheduled to dock at Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in George Town for nine hours.
SPREADING CHEER: Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP) together with Johor Port Authority (JPA) continued their tradition of spreading the festive spirit of Hari Raya Aidilfitri and bringing smiles to those in need around Gelang Patah and Johor Bahru. An estimated 380 recipients including orphans, single mothers, people with disabilities, poverty stricken families, and PDK (community based rehabilitation), benefitted from PTP-JPA Mahabbah Ramadan programme this year.
4 NEW ASSETS Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Mark Hardiman (second from left) exchanging documents with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (ZPMC) vice president Celilia Shen after an agreement signing ceremony for the purchase of five Ultra-Large Container Vessel Quay Cranes on Tuesday.
NORTHPORT (M) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, recently donated 10 wheelchairs to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR) in Klang to help provide essential mobility support to needy citizens and patients.
PETALING JAYA: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, set a record for highest break bulk cargo handling from a single vessel. The milestone was achieved through the handling of 48,853 freight weight tonnes (FWT) of steel from a conventional cargo vessel, MV Jin Chao, surpassing the previous record of 47,246 FWT handled from MV Wu Yi Hai in May 2022.
PORT of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture (JV) between the MMC Group and APM Terminals, along with the Johor Port Authority (JPA), recently distributed supplies for the new school year to 170 underprivileged primary and secondary students within Gelang Patah, Johor.
NORTHPORT (M) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, has won the " Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practitioner With Best Integrity "Special Award at the Integrity, Governance and Anti-corruption Awards (AIGA) 2023 event on Feb 29, 2024.
NORTHPORT (M) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, is committed to promoting human capital development by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Department of Skills Development (DSD) of the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR). The MOU documents were signed by Northport CEO Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof and DG of Skills Development Ts Zuleah Darsong.
PORT of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals, inked an agreement with Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co Ltd to procure six units of ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes. The agreement was signed between PTP CEO Mark Hardiman and Sany Marine CEO Jeff Fu on Feb 23,2024.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang welcomed two renowned cruises Genting Dream and Royal Caribbean Spectrum Of The Seas which concurrently docked at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal on Tuesday. Penang State Tourism and Creative Economy chairman Wong Hon Wai said Penang being situated strategically in the heart of Southeast Asia serves as an ideal port of call for cruise liners traversing the region.
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, made another significant milestone with the successful completion of its first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering operation. The landmark event involved the CMA CGM Monaco, a 14,024 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) capacity containership operated by French shipping giant CMA CGM.
GELANG PATAH: Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, secured another milestone when the terminal successfully set a new shift volume record with 13,725 quayside moves in a single 12-hour shift, breaking its own previous shift record of 13,700 moves set in 2023.
SHAH ALAM - Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (Northport) is eyeing cost efficiency and its vast land space to compete with Singapore's port facilities, according to CEO Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof.
GEORGE TOWN: Penang recorded an increase in cruise tourism last year with the arrival of a total of 573,178 international tourists at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT), after the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country. State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai said this figure shows a significant increase, which is 30.56 per cent, compared to 439,012 international tourists in 2022.
PETALING JAYA: Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, will partner with Kaleris to implement its Navis N4 Terminal Operating System starting this month to accelerate productivity, efficiency and green operations at the port.
SINGAPORE/KUALALUMPUR:Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is in talks to buy up to a 49 per cent stake in MMC Port Holdings (MMC Ports) in a deal potentially valuing Malaysia’s biggest port operator at around RM30 billion, said two sources.
BUTTERWORTH: With free ferry rides and shuttle bus services available during Thaipusam, many devotees are expected to use public transport to reduce traffic congestion. Factory technician R. Suresh, 41, said the 50-hour free ferry rides would benefit not only the locals but those from other states as well.
PRIME Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP) will persist in propelling the growth of Malaysia's logistics and port sector.
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 8): Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), which operates the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, has appointed Mark Hardiman as its new chief executive officer, effective from Jan 2. Hardiman is succeeding Marco Neelsen, who has stepped down from the role after seven years at the helm since 2016.
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, a member of MMC Group, set a new milestone by handling 11,405,312 freight weight tonnes (fwt) of conventional cargo in 2023. This record-breaking achievement surpassed its previous high of 11,115,670 fwt recorded in 2022.
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has inked an agreement with Mitsui E&S Co Ltd to procure 48 electric rubber tyre gantry (e-RTG) cranes.
Johor Port Bhd, a member of MMC Group, together with a feeder consortium comprising Sea Navigator, MTT, Latitude and LKC, recently held a roadshow in Singapore on “Creating Pathways to the Indonesian Outport Business”.
Penang Port Sdn Bhd plans to charter one of its ferries to interested companies or individuals to generate a new income stream. Chief executive officer Datuk Sasedharan Vasudevan said the company sees huge potential in the move as it has received a lot of enquiries from interested parties to hold private events.
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Port Commission (PPC) is beefing up security with state-of-the-art facial recognition technology at all entry points starting tomorrow. Visitors, customers, vendors and forwarders will now be identified via biometrics technology at all six PPC facilities, five of them in the mainland - North Butterworth Container Terminal, Butterworth Wharves, Prai Wharves, Prai Bulk Cargo Terminal and Vegetable Oil Tanker Pier.
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and Hague based APM Terminals has been named as the award winner of the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei (UNGCMYB) Forward Faster Sustainability Awards 2023, under the main Enterprise Category: “The Forward Faster Sustainability Award – Gender Equality”. PTP was also recognised under the Recognition Categories: “Partnership for the Goals Recognition” and “Pioneer Sustainable Development Action Recognition”.
Northport (M) Bhd has been recognised with the highest award at the Anugerah Perdana Penarafan Bintang Sasaran Penting (APBSP) 2023 under the, Key Point II category. Northport CEO Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof received the award on behalf of the company from Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution at an appreciation ceremony on Nov 16.
Johor Port Bhd. commemorated 100 days of operational success in a partnership with Petronas Chemicals Labuan Ltd (PCML) last week.
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has won the Human Resource Development Corp (HRD Corp) Awards 2023 in the Excellence in Graduate Development (Future Worker) and Excellence in Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) categories.
Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, proudly celebrated a momentous achievement with the successful completion of its 100th LNG Bunkering Operation in collaboration with PETCO Trading Labuan Company Limited (PTLCL), a PETRONAS’ trading arm.
Johor Port Bhd. commemorated 100 days of operational success in a partnership with Petronas Chemicals Labuan Ltd (PCML) last week.
Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, secured another milestone when the terminal successfully sets a new shift volume record with 13,700 quayside moves in a single 12 hours shift, breaking its own previous shift record of 12,557 moves set in 2020.
PELABUHAN Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group, collaborated with local NGOs, and small and medium
enterprises (SMEs) to provide and organise a business platform to further drive local economic accessibility for the
underprivileged.
Penang's new ferries, which arrived recently, officially began operations yesterday.
On Monday, a new era in cross-channel transit will begin as the modern fleet of Penang ferries makes its debut.
PPSB’s rating affirmations, including a strong operational track record, healthy cash flow and a long-term concession agreement expiring in March 2055, are considered to be counterbalanced by its moderate equity base and the throughput volume impact regarding the global economic slowdown and geopolitical events.
Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, has entered into an agreement with PT Pelindo Jasa Maritim to enhance the Maritime sector and foster stronger bilateral relations between both organisations.
Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group, and Johor Port Authority (JPA) continue to empower the change of culture in preserving environment amongst the local community with the launching of Eco Lestari Program, together with the Ministry of Education and a local NGO, Kelab Alami Mukim Tanjung Kupang.
Maersk, a global maritime transport and logistics company, has expressed its intention to invest in Tanjung Pelepas Port(PTP) here.
Penang residents and tourists can enjoy free shuttle ferry services between island's Raja Tun Uda Base (PRTU - Swettenham Pier cruis terminal) and Sultan Abdul Halim Base (PSAH) in Butterworth for one month starting Aug 7.
Maersk, a global maritime transport and logistics company, has expressed its intention to invest in Tanjung Pelepas Port(PTP) here.
Johor Port Bhd, a member of MMC Group, has signed a three-year memorandum of cooperation (MOC) with the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) on June 27, 2023 relating to the implementation of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programme.
NORTHPORT (Malaysia) Bhd will purchase 34 pieces of terminal equipment this year to boost the port’s capacity and competitiveness, said chief executive officer Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof.
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd. (Northport) has been announced as one of the prestigious recipients of the 2023 International Safety Award from the British Safety Council in an award presentation ceremony held at the Landmark Hotel in London recently.
MMC Port Holdings Sdn Bhd (MMC Ports), via its wholly owned Strategic Location 1st Ship-to-ship Transfer Completed at Yan Port.
TWENTY-FOUR widows and 36 orphans of deceased employees received financial assistance from Northport (M) Bhd to help them to prepare for the recent Aidilfitri celebration.
250 less fortunate families comprising of single parents and low-income families havereceived aid in various forms
The proposed development of a shipyard costing more than RM2 billion in Tanjung Bruas, Melaka, is expected to yield high economic returns and create over 3,000 job opportunities for the locals.
Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP), in collaboration with the Johor Port Authority (LPJ), provided 2,000 packets of bubur lambuk (a traditional porridge) in conjunction with this year's Ramadan, on the 30th of March.
Kontena Nasional (KN) and Scania have had a strong partnership for over 50 years, with over 400 units delivered.
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) plans to invest RM3 billion over the next five years to create an additional capacity of 3.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
MARC Ratings Bhd (MARC) has upgraded port operator Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd's (PTP) RM2.15 billion Islamic Medium-term Notes (sukuk murabahah) rating to AA-.
Port Klang's shipping and logistics community yesterday donated RM510,000 for humanitarian aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has launched the Sustainability Framework & Targets: “Together Towards a Sustainable Future” as a guide to embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) into its core business.
MMC Group members, Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) and Johor Port Authority (JPA), had handed out school essentials to underprivileged children, recently.
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd has received nine units of new rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes.
The new terminal equipment is the first batch of a total of 23 units of diesel-powered RTGs and 11 units of electrified RTGs or eRTGs purchased by Northport from Mitsui E&S Machinery Co Ltd (Mitsui E&S).
The maritime history of Malaysia dates back to the time of the Melaka Sultanate in the 15th century.
About 80 per cent of the Fire and Rescue Department personnel in Johor will be on standby during the upcoming monsoon season.
The cocoa trade hubs at Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) and Port of Pasir Gudang will facilitate the process of importing cocoa beans and help in solving quality issues that can cause consignment hold-ups
The collaboration project between MMC Group and SKS Cooperation Sdn Bhd will benefit all Malaysians.
Yan Kedah will witness massive development connected to gas supplies.
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas’ (PTP) container volume is expected to achieve the same level as last year of 11.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), despite the challenges impacting ports around the world due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Port has become critical to the growth of its trade-dependent economy as it sets in its glory.
For years, Johor Port has contributed a total of RM8 million to a fund for underprivileged students.
Johor Port Berhad teamed with UTMSPACE to launch its first Professional Master in Port Management.
Northport defeat two other finalists and won IAPH Award in the health safety and security category.
The alliance strengthens the business by installing extra facilities to accommodate conventional cargo.
Johor Port cargo diversity, sustainability and resilience enabled it to weather the Covid-19 storm.
The container terminal operations at Johor Port were improved as part of a plan to satisfy demand.
The Port has become critical to the growth of its trade-dependent economy as it sets in its glory.
Northport ended the year with a remarkable record despite battling COVID-19 and flash floods.
Optimising costs and improving services and productivity led Northport to set a new TEUs record.
Northport's dedication to safety and maintaining the constant movement of goods has been acknowledged.
The agreement was sealed to cater for the growing demand for Halal-certified products.
Johor Port awarded for its proficiency in governance, technological adoption, and business strategy.
The direct service will boost Malaysian ports' capacity and capability and Northport's quality and reliability.
It handles 1.02 million freight weight tonnes in May despite pandemic woes.
Its excellent operation efficiency enables the port to handle worldwide demand for wood pellets.
Johor Port lives up to its reputation as a Multi-Purpose Port by handling dangerous products.
Northport was recognised for its morals and ethical working culture after upgrading its anti-bribery system.
The NBCT will start operating a free commercial zone next month, putting Penang on the map of the globe.
Port operator handled 9.8m TEUs last year despite uncertainties.
The latest Cranes are designed to increase terminal efficiency in order to meet rising customer demand.
MMC unit aims to refinance the coming term of Islamic Medium-term notes used to support port growth.
MMC’s ports and logistics segments will continue to gain from the region's port industry's positive outlook.
Building a library together will help to promote positive relationships between the staff and the neighbourhood.
The APQO Innovation Class Award 2019 was won by Johor Port for its commitment to innovation excellence.
The close collaboration of the Johor Port OIMR Centre made a significant impact for ships calling at the port.
Its services include hydrographic, ship-to-ship marine services, layups, special marine projects, and pilotage.
