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20 Nov 11 Nov
Educational Visit from Universiti Sains Malaysia to Penang Port Penang Port Hosts an Educational Visit from Peninsula College
Penang Port welcomed a delegation from Northwestern Polytechnical Penang Port welcomed 44 students and lecturers from the School
University, China, currently attending a short-term programme at of Maritime Business & Logistics at Peninsula College, Georgetown,
the Centre for Languages, Literacy and Translation, Universiti Sains Penang. The visit commenced with a briefing and presentation by
Malaysia. The visit aimed to give students direct exposure to port Penang Port, followed by a tour of the North Butterworth Container
operations and management, improve their understanding of Penang Terminal (NBCT), providing students first-hand insights into daily port
Port’s role in the shipping and trade industry, and link their theoretical operations and a deeper understanding of Penang Port’s role within
knowledge with practical applications in the maritime field. the logistics ecosystem.
19 Nov 3 Nov
Johor Port Receives Visit from Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) Penang Port Receives a Visit by MCPF
Johor Port welcomed students and representatives from ALAM for an Penang Port was honoured to welcome the Malaysia Crime Prevention
educational visit aimed at enhancing maritime knowledge and industry Foundation (MCPF) for an important knowledge-sharing session
exposure. The programme featured a comprehensive briefing on Johor on scam awareness and crime prevention. Penang Port CEO, Dato’
Port’s operations and processes, as well as a dedicated marine sharing Sasedharan, set the tone for the session by emphasising the Port’s core
session highlighting port marine services and operational procedures. belief of collective responsibility for its communities, noting the role of
The visit concluded with a guided tour of key facilities, providing this partnership in reinforcing operational safety and security among all
students with valuable real-world insights into port operations. its employees, partners, and the public.
31 Oct
18 Nov
Johor Port Receives a Courtesy Visit from MIDA and the Ambassador
Johor Port Receives Visit from Group Technology and Transformation
of Portugal
Johor Port welcomed a visit from the Group Technology and
Transformation team as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Johor Port had the honour of receiving a courtesy visit from
digitalisation and innovation initiatives within the organisation. The representatives of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority
visit provided an opportunity to share insights on current operational (MIDA) together with H.E. Mr Carlos Piers, the Ambassador of Portugal,
systems, explore potential technology enhancements, and discuss to explore collaborative opportunities between the two nations. The
collaborative strategies to improve overall efficiency and service visit included a briefing session and port tour, allowing the delegation
delivery. The engagement also reinforced Johor Port’s commitment to to gain firsthand insights into Johor Port’s capabilities as an integrated
continuous improvement and adopting advanced solutions to support multi-purpose port serving key industries within the Pasir Gudang area
future growth. and beyond.
31 Oct
18 Nov
PTP Hosts MIDA Johor and Ambassador of Portugal
PTP Receives Working Visit from Port Klang Authority
Port Klang Authority (PKA) visited PTP as part of its Decarbonisation PTP hosted a visit from MIDA Johor and H.E. Mr. Carlos Piers,
Capacity Enhancement Programme. The study visit aimed to gain Ambassador of Portugal, as part of a trade and investment mission to
insights into PTP’s decarbonisation strategies, operational best explore potential economic collaboration between Portugal and Johor.
practices, and sustainability initiatives, supporting PKA’s development The visit served as a platform for meaningful dialogue on strengthening
of its Decarbonisation Plan and monitoring framework for terminal bilateral trade and investment ties, with discussions centred on
operators. potential areas of cooperation and shared economic interests.
Through this engagement, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to
fostering closer partnerships and unlocking opportunities that support
14 Nov sustainable growth and long-term collaboration between Portugal and
Benchmarking Visit by Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) Johor.
Penang Port welcomed a benchmarking delegation from the Langkawi
Development Authority (LADA). Led by Lt. Colonel (PA) Dr Azmil 2 Oct
Munif Mohd Bukhari, Manager of the Tourism Division, the delegation Penang Port Receives Industry Visit by Toll Global Forwarding
comprised 29 representatives, including LADA management officers
and officials from affiliated companies. During the visit, they were Penang Port is pleased to host 40 new professionals from Toll Global
briefed on Penang Port’s overall operations, including an overview of Forwarding (Global Business Service Division) for an industry visit to
key business segments such as cruise and ferry services. its terminal. This tour provided graduates from the logistics field with
essential real-world insights into port operations, helping to bridge the
13 Nov gap between academic learning and practical experience.
Northport Receives Visit from Council Member of the Chartered 1 Oct
Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT)
Northport Receives Visit from Association of Malaysia Hauliers (AMH)
The visit was led by Dato’ Sharifah Halimah Syed Ahmad, a Council
Member of CILT Malaysia and an active contributor to the Women in The delegation comprised 15 representatives from the AMH and other
Logistics and Transport (WiLAT) initiatives. The visit saw the Port engage logistics companies. The visit served as an engagement platform and
with CILT and WiLAT leadership, exploring women’s participation in an introductory session with Northport’s new Acting CEO. In addition,
logistics, transport and climate change initiatives, as well as sharing the visit aimed to provide insights into port operations and Northport’s
insights on leadership, capacity building and sustainable practices. key developments, as well as to facilitate discussions on long-term
objectives, including turnaround time, KPIs, safety matters and
operational issues affecting the haulage industry.