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PTP Signs an Agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Penang Port Organises South Thailand Customer
15 JAN Industries (ZPMC) 9 JAN Appreciation Dinner 2025
PTP has signed an agreement with ZPMC for the purchase of 58 Hosted at the New Season Square Hotel, Hatyai, Songkhla, this unique
e-RTG cranes. This strategic move is a testament to PTP’s ongoing gathering served as a heartfelt gesture towards Penang Port’s valued
commitment to providing premier port services, further solidifying partners in South Thailand while fostering stronger connections for the
its position as Malaysia’s leading transhipment hub and a key player future. The evening began with an insightful discussion on the port’s
in the regional maritime industry. The purchase of these advanced 2024 performance as well as the 2025 budget and outlook, followed
cranes, which are automation-ready and can be retrofitted to be fully by a vibrant networking dinner that strengthened relationships with key
automated in the future, will upgrade PTP’s current RTG fleet and stakeholders. The port’s esteemed CEO, Dato Sasedharan Vasudevan,
significantly boost PTP’s handling capabilities, ensuring exceptional also attended the event.
service standards and the highest levels of safety at all times.
Northport Wraps Up a Historic 2024 with New Year
Northport and MPC Collaborate to Enhance Workforce 1 JAN
14 JAN Efficiency in the Port Industry Celebration
Northport celebrated the arrival of the new year with a countdown
Northport and MPC organised an outreach programme titled event attended by approximately 350 employees from various divisions
Workshop on Driving Productivity and Skills in Industry with Northport and departments. The New Year celebration provided an opportunity
Stakeholders. The programme introduced the Akademi Dalam for employees to commemorate Northport’s successes in 2024 while
Industri initiative and provided insights into its benefits for workforce ushering in 2025 with strong aspirations and ambitions for a better
development in the port sector. The event brought together year ahead.
approximately 100 participants, including representatives from port
service providers, government agencies and industry players.

CORPORATE VISIT

24 MAR Penang Port Hosts the Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia
Penang Port welcomed His Excellency Niklas Wiberg, the Ambassador of Sweden to Malaysia, along with a dynamic business delegation, for a
visit. This visit has provided an invaluable opportunity for knowledge exchange, with Penang Port and the Swedish delegation sharing insights on
best practices, innovative technologies, and sustainable port development strategies.

Northport Welcomes Visit from Shanghai Dredging Co. &
25 MAR Northport Welcomes Visit from Bengal Tiger Line (BTL) 5 MAR China Communications Construction Co.
Northport’s CEO, En. Fakhrul Azhar Tajudin welcomed representatives Northport welcomed a courtesy visit from representatives of Shanghai
from BTL for a courtesy visit, during which they introduced the newly Dredging Co. and China Communications Construction Co. The visit
appointed CEO, Mr. Andrew Winter. served as a platform to discuss potential collaboration opportunities
Northport Receives Familiarisation Visit from Association and exchange views on port development, dredging operations and
25 MAR of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) infrastructure projects.
The familiarisation visit from AMH served as an engagement session Malaysia Office of the Chief Government Security Officer
and an introduction to Northport’s top management. AMH also gained 26 FEB (CGSO) Visit to PTP
insights into port operations, Northport’s key developments and PTP had the honour of welcoming a courtesy call from the CGSO led by
discussions on long-term objectives including quick turnaround times its Director-General, YBhg Datuk Mas Rizal Mohd Hilmi, accompanied
and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) concerns. In addition, safety by divisional and state directors from across the country.
concerns and other logistics-related operational challenges affecting
the port and haulage industry were highlighted. PTP CEO, Mark Hardiman, alongside other key port figures, warmly
received the delegation. The visit provided CGSO with an in-depth
Northport Receives Visit from Partnerships for
21 MAR Infrastructure (P4I) perspective on the inner workings of Malaysia’s largest transhipment
hub, exploring the key factors that cemented PTP’s position as the
The visit focused on discussions regarding collaboration between world’s 5th most efficient port. Some insights shared include innovative
Malaysia and the Government of Australia, through the Australian High security management practices where policy, cutting-edge technology
Commission, in developing a roadmap for the regulation of green and enforcement seamlessly integrate to uphold world-class standards.
bunkering in maritime transport.
Penang Port Hosts a Visit From the Consul-General of
11 MAR Japan in Penang
Penang Port had the pleasure of receiving a visit from Mr Machida
Shinya, Consul-General of Japan in Penang. The visit aimed to discuss
and explore potential collaborations while forging new productive
relationships with Penang Port. Through meaningful dialogue,
this meeting opened doors for more economic and business
opportunities, strengthening the ties between Penang and Japan.