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Making Waves:
Navigating The Latest Logistic Trends

Charting The Way Forward

Besides those previously outlined, several other trends will also take precedence for the ports during
the coming years, shaping their overall direction and operational outlook in the near future.

NORTHPORT PTP

Cybersecurity remains a key priority for the Port due to the Due to the ongoing geopolitical conflicts causing volatility in
recent rise in ransomware, phishing attacks and cyber risks global shipping routes and uncertainty in cargo volumes, PTP
to its Operational Technology, owing to the Port’s increasing will retain a flexible and agile approach in its overall operations,
digitalisation of its logistics systems. To mitigate these growing reinforcing its resilience amidst turbulent tides through strategic
threats, Northport is currently strengthening email security planning and volume enhancement initiatives. At the same time,
gateways, implementing Endpoint Detection and Response PTP’s Pelepas Free Zone has witnessed a growing trend in the
tools and conducting ongoing cybersecurity awareness establishment of modern warehouses equipped with automation
programmes to educate employees on identifying suspicious
activities. In addition, Northport is also segmenting its IT and and advanced warehouse management systems. In today’s fast-
OT networks, applying strict access controls and using Intrusion paced ecosystem, the development of warehouses as Regional
Detection Systems to monitor for unauthorised activities in real Distribution Centres has become a key focus to reduce processing
time. times. As a result, Pelepas Free Zone is actively expanding its
land banks to accommodate further warehouse development.
PENANG PORT This initiative also aligns with the broader JSSEZ plan, which is
set to significantly enhance the logistics sector in Johor.
As ports become more digitally integrated, the risk of
cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and sensitive data JOHOR PORT
increases. Therefore, implementing robust cybersecurity
measures is now a necessary measure. This includes With the current supply disruptions due to ongoing geopolitical
AI-driven threat detection, encrypted communication, and tensions in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine, along with the
regular security audits. A proactive approach can safeguard prevalence of the aforementioned U.S. tariff hikes, exporters
sensitive data, ensure operational continuity, and foster have started to expedite their book orders to avoid any possible
stakeholder trust, contributing to secure trade flow.
increases. As a result, Johor Port’s volume has increased by
Port access and on-site security will also be improved through up to 2% in May and June 2025, as compared to the same
digital means. Penang Port will be incorporating mandatory period in 2024. Due to the above factors, potential increases
facial recognition technology and an online system for visitor are anticipated in transhipment volume in the hubs during the
port pass applications moving forward, facilitating a smoother coming months as well.
entry process and creating a new user-management database.

Aerial view of PTP’s Container Terminal