Monthly Archives: February 2026

On 6 February 2026, Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd (Kuantan Port) was honoured to welcome Mr Huang Bo, Chairman of Guangzhou Port Group, and his delegation for a high-level working visit.

The delegation was received by the Kuantan Port management team, led by Chief Operating Officer Mr Chan Weng Yew. During the visit, the guests were briefed on current port operations and major infrastructure developments, and improvements to connectivity. The session also provided a platform for exchanging industry insights and technical expertise between the two maritime organisations.

Discussions focused on potential collaboration opportunities to strengthen Malaysia’s maritime gateway, including the Port-Park initiative. This approach integrates port operations with nearby industrial zones, enabling industries to operate closer to the port, improve supply chain efficiency, and support trade growth. In Kuantan, this model is already applied at the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) and the Gebeng Industrial Park, each situated less than 12 km from Kuantan Port and serving key petrochemical, manufacturing, and logistics industries.

With Guangzhou Port ranked as the sixth-largest port globally, handling over 26 million TEUs in 2024, the engagement offers Kuantan Port a chance to adopt international best practices and explore mutually beneficial cooperation. Kuantan Port remains committed to building strategic partnerships that will further solidify its role as Malaysia’s key maritime link to China and the Far East.

Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn. Bhd. (Kuantan Port) was honoured to welcome YBrs. Puan Zalina Zainol, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Investment Promotion & Facilitation) of the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA), and her delegation for a working visit last week.

The visit focused on ECRL-linked Economic Accelerator Projects (EAPs) and the role of Kuantan Port in supporting national logistics and industrial growth. The delegation was briefed on our infrastructure, cargo-handling operations, and future developments aligned with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

A key highlight was the progress of our rail integration, with two spur lines, one at Kuantan Port 1 and another at Kuantan Port 2, currently under construction to connect Kuantan Port directly to the ECRL main line. This integration will enable seamless cargo transport along the entire East Coast Rail Link corridor and beyond. Construction of the spur line within Kuantan Port 2 has now reached 80%, bringing us closer to full operational readiness.

This visit also provided a platform to exchange insights on port management, business strategies, and sustainable practices, reinforcing the strong collaboration between MIDA and Kuantan Port.

As a primary logistics hub for the ECRL, we remain committed to supporting Malaysia’s long-term investment objectives and look forward to sharing updates as this milestone nears completion

Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn. Bhd. (Kuantan Port) proudly welcomed MV Albero on her maiden call to Kuantan Port, operated by Konsortium Perkapalan Timur under the Perdana Timur Service.

This marks a historic milestone, as it revives direct container shipping between Kuantan and ports in Sabah and Sarawak. This connection has not been available for over 30 years, with the last direct service being the Cruise Muhibah.

The new service provides businesses with a more efficient and reliable option for cargo movement, reducing transit time and improving connectivity between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia.

Current service routes include:
▪ Pasir Gudang – Kuantan – Kuching – Bintulu – Kuantan
▪ Kuantan – Tanjung Langsat – Pasir Gudang – Kuching – Bintulu – Kuantan

Kuantan Port remains committed to supporting regional trade growth and strengthening Malaysia’s maritime connectivity, while exploring opportunities to facilitate businesses and create new trade pathways.