Westports posts healthy volume growth in Q1
Malaysia’s leading port, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, posted a healthy 27 per cent surge in its container volume for the first quarter of this year compared with the corresponding period of last year Improvements were seen in both performance and productivity, especially in container operations, Westports said in a statement. Westports container throughput was 1.244 [...]
Expansian plans to buoy Penang port into regional hub
THE year 2010 will be a big year for Penang Port. The extension to its container wharf will be completed and the six new cranes built by ZPMC and delivered in December 2009 will commence service. As the Penang Port managing director Datuk Ahmad Ibnihajar puts it: “There will be new operational options including on [...]
NCB sees higher volume at Northport
It will reactivate berth expansion plan on economic recovery PETALING JAYA: NCB Holdings Bhd projects a volume increase of 10% to 15% and will reactivate its expansion plan at Northport (M) Bhd this year in line with the current economic recovery trends. Northport, a port operating subsidiary of NCB, posted a 5% decline in volume [...]
Penang Port’s success anchored on strong strategies
IN SPITE of the difficult yet challenging economic recession that it encountered recently, Penang Port Sdn Bhd has managed to keep afloat and still perform at its best. It did experience difficulties in the beginning. However, every cloud has a silver lining and for Penang Port, abundant opportunities emerged, just waiting to be capitalised on. [...]
Northport cargo volume to rise 10-15pc
NCB Holdings Bhd’s direct subsidiary, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, is expected to register an increased cargo volume of between 10 per cent and 15 per cent this year. Northport Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Basheer Hassan said the company sees an increase in both the container and cargo business segments amid an improving economy. [...]
A port to call home Liner launches cruises from Penang
AFTER much anticipation, the Star Cruise Pisces has arrived in Penang. The 177m cruise liner docked at the Penang International Cruise Terminal at Swettenham Pier, that is set to serve as the vessel’s home port, on Wednesday. Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Tan Cheng Liang said the cruise ship had organised a three-day “familiarisation” event [...]
Sister ports in the works
PENANG and Bangladesh Chittagong ports are currently in discussions to become sister ports in an effort to enhance co-operation between the two harbours. Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Tan Cheng Liang said both parties had discussed the proposal and the commission hoped that a memorandum of understanding could be inked soon. She said the move [...]
Bangladesh keen to make Penang its sister port
PENANG: Bangladesh is keen to make the Penang port its sister port as part of efforts to enhance trade and relationships between the two nations, its Minister of Shipping, Shahjahan Khan, said. He said Bangladesh, a developing country, was keen to have a greater understanding of the operations of a modern port such as the [...]
Penang Port sets course towards higher productivity
Terminal operator Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) plans to boost productivity this year, newly appointed chairman Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said yesterday. Although shipping companies and ports were hit hard by the global economic downturn, Penang Port’s volume rose 3 per cent in 2009. In a statement issued yesterday, Dr Hilmi said in 2009, [...]
Tanjung Manis Port To Become Sarawak Central Region Gateway
KUCHING, Jan 11 (Bernama) — The Tanjung Manis Integrated Port is to become the primary import and export gateway for Sarawak central region when it begins full operations by next year. The port, a subsidiary of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and appointed by Rajang Port Authority as its port operator in Tanjung Manis [...]
Westports posts healthy volume growth in Q1
Malaysia’s leading port, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, posted a healthy 27 per cent surge in its container volume for the first quarter of this year compared with the corresponding period of last year Improvements were seen in both performance and productivity, especially in container operations, Westports said in a statement. Westports container throughput was 1.244 [...]
Posted in KELANG
Expansian plans to buoy Penang port into regional hub
THE year 2010 will be a big year for Penang Port. The extension to its container wharf will be completed and the six new cranes built by ZPMC and delivered in December 2009 will commence service. As the Penang Port managing director Datuk Ahmad Ibnihajar puts it: “There will be new operational options including on [...]
Posted in PULAU PINANG
NCB sees higher volume at Northport
It will reactivate berth expansion plan on economic recovery PETALING JAYA: NCB Holdings Bhd projects a volume increase of 10% to 15% and will reactivate its expansion plan at Northport (M) Bhd this year in line with the current economic recovery trends. Northport, a port operating subsidiary of NCB, posted a 5% decline in volume [...]
Posted in KELANG
Penang Port’s success anchored on strong strategies
IN SPITE of the difficult yet challenging economic recession that it encountered recently, Penang Port Sdn Bhd has managed to keep afloat and still perform at its best. It did experience difficulties in the beginning. However, every cloud has a silver lining and for Penang Port, abundant opportunities emerged, just waiting to be capitalised on. [...]
Posted in PULAU PINANG
Northport cargo volume to rise 10-15pc
NCB Holdings Bhd’s direct subsidiary, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, is expected to register an increased cargo volume of between 10 per cent and 15 per cent this year. Northport Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Basheer Hassan said the company sees an increase in both the container and cargo business segments amid an improving economy. [...]
Posted in KELANG
A port to call home Liner launches cruises from Penang
AFTER much anticipation, the Star Cruise Pisces has arrived in Penang. The 177m cruise liner docked at the Penang International Cruise Terminal at Swettenham Pier, that is set to serve as the vessel’s home port, on Wednesday. Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Tan Cheng Liang said the cruise ship had organised a three-day “familiarisation” event [...]
Posted in PULAU PINANG
Sister ports in the works
PENANG and Bangladesh Chittagong ports are currently in discussions to become sister ports in an effort to enhance co-operation between the two harbours. Penang Port Commission (PPC) chairman Tan Cheng Liang said both parties had discussed the proposal and the commission hoped that a memorandum of understanding could be inked soon. She said the move [...]
Posted in PULAU PINANG
Bangladesh keen to make Penang its sister port
PENANG: Bangladesh is keen to make the Penang port its sister port as part of efforts to enhance trade and relationships between the two nations, its Minister of Shipping, Shahjahan Khan, said. He said Bangladesh, a developing country, was keen to have a greater understanding of the operations of a modern port such as the [...]
Posted in PULAU PINANG
Penang Port sets course towards higher productivity
Terminal operator Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) plans to boost productivity this year, newly appointed chairman Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said yesterday. Although shipping companies and ports were hit hard by the global economic downturn, Penang Port’s volume rose 3 per cent in 2009. In a statement issued yesterday, Dr Hilmi said in 2009, [...]
Posted in PULAU PINANG
Tanjung Manis Port To Become Sarawak Central Region Gateway
KUCHING, Jan 11 (Bernama) — The Tanjung Manis Integrated Port is to become the primary import and export gateway for Sarawak central region when it begins full operations by next year. The port, a subsidiary of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and appointed by Rajang Port Authority as its port operator in Tanjung Manis [...]
Posted in RAJANG
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