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Around Our Ports

In a statement regarding
the award and the port's plans
NORTHPORT RECEIVES BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL’S moving forward, Dato' Azman Shah
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY AWARD Mohd Yusof, CEO of Northport said:
Northport received the award during a special presentation This prestigious International Safety
ceremony held at the Landmark Hotel in London, awarded to Award and other recognitions received
recognise and celebrate organisations from around the by Northport are significant milestones in
world which have shown a true commitment and dedication our journey towards sustainable growth,
towards cultivating safe and healthy workplace and we are excited to continue working
environments. towards a safer, healthier, and more
resilient future for our employees,
It is also noted that the number of applications for business partners and
the awards increased from 647 in 2022 to 978 stakeholders.
in 2023, reflecting the rapidly growing global
recognition and prestige associated through winning
the International Safety Awards.

CORPORATE VISITS

JOHOR PORT RECEIVES VISIT FROM developments as well as a briefing on
TERAS TEKNOLOGI AND KUMPULAN the Port Terminal Information System.
MELAKA BERHAD To provide a first-hand experience,
the delegations were also taken on a
guided tour of the port, allowing them
to witness the facilities, infrastructure,
WORKING VISIT TO PTP FROM PORT and operations in action, further
OF MELBOURNE AUTHORITY enhancing their understanding of
Johor Port’s capabilities.
PTP welcomes a delegation from Port
of Melbourne Authority as part of an These visits were organised as part of
engagement between both parties Johor Port received two working visits Johor Port’s stakeholder engagement
for the Asia – Europe Green Shipping from Teras Teknologi Sdn Bhd and initiatives that aim to share the latest
Corridor Malaysia Feasibility Study for a Kumpulan Melaka Berhad on 29 and updates and development at the
Pilot Project at PTP. 30 May 2023, respectively. port and at the same time served as
During these visits, the delegates a valuable opportunity to enhance
were provided with a presentation on bilateral relations with relevant
the port’s operations and its ongoing stakeholders.

COURTESY VISIT FROM THE
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
SHIPPING LINE GROUP (IRISL)
OFFICIAL VISIT FROM UNITED
STATE COAST GUARD (USCG) – Northport received a visit from
INTERNATIONAL PORT SECURITY the Director Manager of IRISL,
PROGRAMME Mohammad Reza Modarres and its
Northport received an official visit Management team. The delegation
from USGC during the International was welcomed by Northport’s
Port Security Programme held on PENANG PORT RECEIVES A MAIDEN CEO, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd
9 May 2023. Hosted by the Marine CALL FROM HAPAG-LLOYD Yusof and the Management team
Department of Malaysia, the purpose The maiden call was received from of Northport. The purpose of the
of the visit was to expose the visit was to explore trade business
delegates to the International Ship Hapag-Lloyd on the VIS (Vietnam Indonesia in the Middle East and North Africa
and Port Facility Security compliance Straits) Service with the vessel namely Cat Lai as well as to strengthen business
standards within the port terminal. Express. During the event, the management relations between Northport and
The delegation was welcomed by of Penang Port welcomed Captain Guo
Northport’s CEO, Dato’ Azman Shah Huaigen, the Master of the Vessel and IRISL. The delegation was then
Mohd Yusof and the Management Glenn Barter, Senior Manager of Operations, taken for a tour of Northport for an
team of Northport. Besides Northport, Hapag-Lloyd Business Services (Malaysia) in-depth experience of the port’s
the programme was also held at Sdn Bhd at North Butterworth Container operations and facilities.
other port terminals including Terminal (NBCT) to oversee the operational
Westports, PTP and Johor Port. activities carried out by the vessel.