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2024 JULY - SEPTEMBER ISSUE 15

17 – 20 September 16 August
Northport Participates in the 20 Malaysia International Penang Port Welcomes the Maiden Call of the M/V National
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Halal Showcase (MIHAS) Geographic Orion to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
This annual event is dedicated to boosting local and This world-class vessel is purpose-built for exploration and
international Halal trade and making significant contributions currently serves as a luxurious base camp for voyages to the
to the global Halal economy. The 20 MIHAS placed special South Pacific, Asia, the Mediterranean, and polar regions.
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emphasis on helping local and international players explore Upon arrival, the ship carried 74 guests in 53 cabins, and was
innovation and sustainable initiatives to spearhead steady equipped with kayaks.
growth in the Halal economy.
15 August

15 August – 22 September
PTP Sets Back To Back Records
With the previous record of 13,725 moves set in February,
PTP reached new heights with back to back all-time highs of
13,764 on 15 August, followed by 14,036 quayside moves on
22 September in a single 12-hour shift respectively. These
remarkable feats are a true reflection of the consistent
excellence, dedication, and coordination of its employees.

30 June – 3 July

CEO of Johor Port Honoured as Panel Speaker for Invest
Johor 2024
Johor Port attended the Invest Johor 2024: The New Growth
Epicentre, officiated by YBhg Dato’ Onn Hafiz Dato’ Ghazi,
Menteri Besar of Johor at Forest City Marina Hotel.
In this event, Md Derick Basir, CEO of Johor Port was invited as a
distinguished panel speaker alongside Natazha Hariss, CEO of
Invest Johor, for the ‘Johor-Singapore: The New Growth Nexus’
talk. The talk focused on the transformative potential of the
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone and the Senai Free
Zone. These developments, coupled with large infrastructure
projects aimed at enhancing connectivity, are set to be major
catalysts for Foreign Direct Investment and Domestic Direct
Investment in Johor.
KRI Dewaruci Docks at Tanjung Bruas Port 28 July
This vessel, which is operated by the Indonesian navy, had
docked at Tanjung Bruas Port in a measure to strengthen Northport Participates in Karnival Kerjaya Program Latihan
cultural diplomatic relations between the two countries through Pemandu Haulier Kelas E & GDL dan Program Latihan
the Muhibah Budaya Jalur Rempah 2024. Pemandu Kelas D’
Northport participated in a Career Carnival for the Training
The ship was welcomed with a warm parade by the Royal Programme for GDL and E Licence Haulier Driver and Training
Malaysian Navy along with the Indonesian Ambassador to Programme for D Licence. The entire programme consisted of
Malaysia, Dato’ Indera Hermono along with other Indonesian three phases:
representatives. The KRI Dewaruci welcomed the locals to
explore the ship and discover more about its mission while • Phase 1: involving 200 prime mover drivers from Northport
it anchored at Tanjung Bruas Port, providing an excellent and Westports,
opportunity for community members to engage with the crew • Phase 2: involving 300 new haulier drivers for GDL and E
and gain insight into the operations of the Indonesian Navy. licences
• Phase 3: aiming to train 200 individuals for D licences.
28 – 30 August
14 – 17 September
PTP Participates in OSH Innovation and Technology in IR4.0
Northport Breaks Record Again with Highest Cargo PTP participated in the OSH Innovation & Technology in IR4.0
Handling from a Single Vessel event, organised by the Department of Occupational Safety and
Northport has set a new record for the highest break bulk cargo Health (DOSH) at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
handling from a single vessel. Northport achieved this milestone
with the handling of 52,480 FWTs of steel cargo from a PTP took part in both the exhibition and opening talk, showcasing
conventional cargo vessel, MV African Blackbird. This surpasses its strategic initiatives to integrate IR4.0 technologies into daily
the previous record of 48,853 FWTs, set in March 2024 by MV operations. The event provided an excellent platform for PTP to
Jin Chao. share insights into how these innovations shape the future of
safety and operational management within the port industry.