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EVENT
HIGHLIGHTS

15 August 30 July – 2 August
Members of MMC Ports Participate in the Malaysia Maritime
Week 2024
This annual exhibition and conference was launched by the
Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at
KLCC with the participation of the nation’s ports, logistics and
supply chain players.
PTP was honoured to be mentioned by the Prime Minister
during his opening speech, lauding its achievements as one
of the top ports in the world in terms of both efficiency and
container throughput. PTP also participated in a presentation
on port readiness for alternative energy and took part in a panel
discussion on green shipping and sustainability alongside
other industry experts. Meanwhile, Northport participated in
the event together with Port Klang Authority, Westports and
Port Klang Free Zone under the Port Klang pavilion.
10 July
Northport Signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Kuantan Port Consortium and Malaysia Rail Link Chartered Institute of Procurement
Northport, Kuantan Port Consortium and Malaysia Rail Link and Supply (CIPS) Asia’s Excellence in
signed an MoU to formalise collaborative efforts in ensuring the Procurement Awards 2024
realisation of the East Coast Rail Link land bridge connecting PTP triumphed with a major win at the
Kuantan Port to Port Klang, enhancing connectivity, seamless CIPS Asia’s Excellence in Procurement
integration, efficiency and streamlined transfer of goods Awards 2024. The award recognises
between the two ports. PTP’s dedication to revolutionising its
procurement processes, particularly
4 June its significant strides in streamlining
e-procurement and implementing
PTP is Now the Fifth Most Efficient Container Port in the World automation solutions. This boosted supply
PTP received this placement as per the 2023 CPPI, which was chain speed and enhanced convenience
released on 4 June 2024 and covered 405 ports worldwide. for all its partners and customers.
PTP was also ranked as the most efficient port in the Southeast
Asia region.
5 August
6 June PTP Achieves New Throughput Record – First Port in
Malaysia to Surpass 1.1 Million TEUs Handling in a Month
PTP redefined port efficiency standards in the region by handling
a staggering 1,115,181 TEUs – a new monthly record achieved
without any congestion. This extraordinary feat follows PTP’s
sustained performance of handling over one million TEUs for
three consecutive months since May this year.
27 August

Penang Port Corporate Golf Tournament 2024
Penang Port organised the tournament for 108 participants
including stakeholders, government agencies, and esteemed
clients at the picturesque Penang Golf Resort, Bertam. The
tournament served as a pivotal platform for networking, sharing
industry insights, and seizing new business prospects. Northport Launches its Northport Apprenticeship Programme
Northport launched this initiative to enhance local talent
26 – 28 July development and empower the workforce within its community.
The programme was held in conjunction with the Program
Northport Participates in the Karnival Rakyat Karangkraf Latihan dan Profesionalisme Industri Pelabuhan dan Haulier
Northport participated in the event held in conjunction with Peringkat Kebangsaan. This training and licensing programme
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Sinar Harian’s 18 anniversary. The carnival’s main purpose is spearheaded by the Port Klang Authority and jointly
was to celebrate Malaysia’s cultural heritage and pay tribute participated by Northport and Westports Holdings Berhad.
to Sinar Harian’s diverse readership, which comprises a
multi-racial, religious and ethnic community.