Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysia Shipowners Association (Masa) feels slighted at being held responsible for the higher costs of goods and services in Sabah, while forwarding agents, hauliers, ports and warehouse operators are spared.
In this context, it said the Federation of Sabah Manufacturers (FSM) should demand similar clarifications on the price structures from the others, which [...]
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s leading port, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd, has posted a healthy 27 per cent surge in its container volume for the first quarter of this year compared with the corresponding period of last year.
Positive improvements were seen in both performance and productivity, especially in container operations, Westports said in [...]
By SHARIDAN M. ALIPORT KLANG: Port Klang may not be ready to reduce the free storage period for containers to three from five days at its terminals based on its three-month trial run, said Selangor Freight Forwarders and Logistics Association (SFFLA).
Mooted in 2002, the implementation of the shorter free storage period to improve efficiency has [...]
Found this press release from PKA’s website while surfing. this release wasn’t dated but must have been dated some time in end Aug / Sep as Kee was appointed on July 6th 2009.
You can download the PDF here.
======
PRESS RELEASE
PKA REFOCUSES ON ITS CORE BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCES STRATEGIES FOR
GROWTH AND IMPROVED SERVICES.
Being at the [...]
Understand at the PKA Meeting held on 4th December 2009, attended by FMM, SFFLA, SAM, CRSA, MASA, Northport, Westport, OGAs, AMH and MITI.
PKA decided on a trial run on the 3 free days for a period of one month effective from 01 January 2010. It will involve all parties. Two meetings will be [...]
PETALING JAYA: The Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) and Marseilles Fos Port Authority (MFPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost their strategic partnership through joint exploration.
The agreement will have both ports exploring and implementing a coordinated marketing approach concept for the distribution of halal products in Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean.
Transport Minister Datuk [...]
Positive development seen in initiative to improve overall efficiency of the logistic chain. 3 depots in Port Klang just started a test run of using “allocation / booking” systems for hauliers to pick up containers (Depot Booking Systems). This move is to alleviate issues faced by hauliers that it takes forever to pick up containers [...]
Kota Kinabalu: Member of Parliament Dr Hiew King Cheu questioned the motive of the Port Klang Authority’s (PKA) directive for all shipping activities from the five small private jetties to be moved to the main jetty under its management.
According to him, these small jetties are currently serving the shipment of dirty, loose, large and bulk [...]
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (NNN-Bernama): Royal Caribbean Cruises is set to promote its first homeport programme in Port Klang, underscoring the growing importance of the Malaysian market to the global cruise company.
This is a new development from Royal Caribbean which previously had its ships calling at Port Klang as a destination during the Asian season.
Next [...]
