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ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION TOWARDS NORTHPORT FUTSAL CHALLENGE 2023 WAN HAI LINES - NORTHPORT CUSTOMERS'
DECARBONISATION AND GREEN FUELS ENGAGEMENT SESSION 2023
Northport hosted the 11 edition of the Northport
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PTP co-hosted and participated in a roundtable Futsal Challenge 2023 for its key customers and Northport and Wan Hai Lines (India) Pvt Ltd
discussion regarding the decarbonisation of stakeholders. This year’s event was organised collaboratively conducted a roadshow session
Malaysia’s maritime industry and the future to commemorate the 60 anniversary of in Mumbai, India. This joint marketing initiative
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establishment of green fuels. Officiated by port operations at Northport serving as a allowed Northport to focus on a specific
YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Minister of special gesture of appreciation to Northport’s target audience and enhanced the business
Transport Malaysia, the event was attended customers and industry stakeholders for relationship between Northport and Wan Hai
by 60 representatives from key Malaysian their unwavering support in fostering the Lines.
Government ministries and industry Company’s growth.
stakeholders.
PTP VENDOR DAY BOOSTS SUPPLY CHAIN
During the roundtable meeting, Marco COLLABORATIONS
Neelsen, CEO of PTP and Dr Jonathan PTP has successfully organised its PTP Vendor
Beard, P4I Maritime Specialist provided Day 2023 held at the port’s Football Field. A
updates on the port and shipping industry’s total of 55 local and international companies
actions to transition towards green fuels. and service providers were featured as part
The roundtable discussion, organised by of the vendors’ exhibition. Various insightful
Australia’s Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I), activities and engagement sessions were
came after Australia and Malaysia shared also held by industry captains and experts
the findings of a study into PTP becoming PORT KLANG AUTHORITY 60 th to demonstrate and share their latest
a regional green shipping hub at Malaysia ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION technologies, products, and services, as well
Maritime Week in June 2023. as to foster networking and collaborations.
A Gala Dinner marked the 60 Anniversary Other activities were conducted which
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(Diamond Jubilee) of PKA was held at the included sustainability forums, knowledge-
Wyndham Hotel, Klang. The event was a sharing sessions and port tours.
heartfelt tribute to the invaluable cooperation
and unwavering commitment from all parties
that played a pivotal role in the development
of Port Klang. A total of 10 awards were
bestowed upon those who have significantly
contributed to the growth and success of Port
Klang. Northport’s General Manager of Human
Capital, Norzalinda Mohamed, was awarded
ROYAL MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS the Outstanding Female Personality in the
DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION DINNER Port and Logistics Industry (Management) and
Northport’s tenant, FM Global Logistics (M)
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department Sdn Bhd won the Best Warehouse Operator
(RMCD) Central Zone Unit II (Selangor) (Tenants) award.
organised an appreciation dinner dedicated
to RMCD retirees, staff and stakeholders held PTP BAGS THE BEST TRANSHIPMENT PROGRAM LATIHAN MENEMBAK
at KSL Esplanade Hotel, Klang. The event was TERMINAL ADMINISTRATOR
attended by RMCD's stakeholders, including Northport hosted the Program Latihan
Northport’s CEO, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd PTP was named as the Best in Administration Menembak for strategic stakeholders at
Yusof. for Transhipment Terminal by the Malaysian Lapang Sasar Kelab Penembak Bandar Di
Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Raja Klang, Meru. A total of 32 participants
PTP LEASES LAND TO MAERSK during the Integrity, Governance, and Anti- from four different agencies participated in
the programme. The annual programme was
Corruption Convention 2023 (KITA 2023)
PTP signed a Letter of Offer (LOO) with held at the Sabah International Convention organised to foster relationships between
Maersk to lease 47.07 acres of free zone land Centre, KITA 2023. The event was organised Northport and the Government agencies
during a signing ceremony held at PTP between for the first time to encourage companies and while providing a platform for the exchange of
PTP CEO, Marco Neelsen and Elaine Low, organisations to adopt the best governance information, especially on security within the
Maersk Area Managing Director for Southeast practices recommended by MACC through its port terminal.
Asia. advisory services.
The 47.07 acres of land leased to Maersk is The event was officiated by Sabah Chief KONTENA NASIONAL PARTICIPATES IN THE
part of the total 80 acres of newly developed Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Also present NETBALL GEBENG TOURNAMENT WITH
free zone area known as Phase 2C. were the Chief Commissioner of MACC, Tan STAKEHOLDERS
The area forms part of the hinterland cargo Sri Azam Baki and Sabah State Secretary Kontena Nasional successfully participated
catchment area, comprising of five phases Datuk Seri Safar Untong. in the Gebeng friendly netball tournament
with a total of 1,586 acres. PTP Free Zone, involving various participating teams from
better known as Pelepas Free Zone is home Kuantan Port, BASF Petronas Chemicals,
to environmentally friendly business activities Gateway, C.H. Robinson, and Kontena Nasional
and an integrated logistics hub for more Kuantan Branch. The tournament was aimed
than 40 local and international businesses. at cultivating stronger relationships in a more
Its efficient design, where it is connected enjoyable and relaxed environment.
directly to the port terminal, also provides
cost-effective container movement for the
tenants.