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Strengthening coordination for secure and seamless border management

Kuantan Port was pleased to welcome YBrs. Tuan Hj Ismail bin Mokhtar, Deputy Director General (Management) of the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), reflecting the importance of close collaboration in supporting efficient and secure trade facilitation.

The delegation was welcomed by Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn. Bhd., represented by Mr Chan Weng Yew, Chief Operating Officer, together with Mr Mazlim Husin, Chief Commercial Officer.

The visit included an engagement session with key stakeholders involved in AKPS operations at Kuantan Port, followed by a site tour of the port’s operational areas. The session provided a valuable platform to enhance coordination, improve operational efficiency, and align efforts towards strengthening border control processes.

As trade volumes and cross-border movements continue to grow, Kuantan Port remains committed to supporting national border control efforts while ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods through the port.

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Expanding Malaysia’s export reach to North America — one milestone at a time

Kuantan Port recently marked a significant milestone with the successful maiden shipment of tyres by Maxtrek Tyre Manufacturing Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Maxtrek Tyre) to Manzanillo, Mexico, on 11 April 2026, signalling a growing export pathway from the East Coast to North America.

The milestone was attended by Mazlim Husin, Chief Commercial Officer of Kuantan Port, together with management representatives from Maxtrek Tyre, a valued client whose manufacturing facility is located within the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP).

This achievement reflects the strength of sustained customer engagement and the ability to deliver tailored logistics solutions that meet evolving supply chain demands. It also highlights the importance of close coordination across borders in enabling efficient and reliable export flows to new markets.

The collaboration with Maxtrek Tyre underscores Kuantan Port’s role in facilitating industrial growth within MCKIP while strengthening Malaysia’s position in global trade. As export demand continues to expand, particularly into North America, Kuantan Port remains focused on enhancing connectivity, deepening partnerships, and supporting the steady growth of container throughput.