Malaysia's Port Klang is expected to handle about 9.6m teu of container throughput this year and a third terminal may be established in 2012 to handle rising demand, Seatrade Asia online reports. Port Klang, which moved 8.87m teu of container traffic in 2010, handled 4.69m teu of throughput in the first-half of this year, up 8.9% compared to the same period last year.
Teh Kim Poo, chairman of Port Klang Authority, (PKA) said the authority has given approval to build a third terminal to complement the existing two private operators, Northport and Westport.
He added that Northport and Westports could only handle demand until 2016. The proposed third port would be located near Westports.
Teh also requested for government aid in providing adequate resources to upgrade and revamp roads and Port Klang's surrounding township.
“Providing better connectivity and encouraging more business activity generates a virtuous circle, which leads to higher revenues for both government and the private sector,” he said.
Teh Kim Poo, chairman of Port Klang Authority, (PKA) said the authority has given approval to build a third terminal to complement the existing two private operators, Northport and Westport.
He added that Northport and Westports could only handle demand until 2016. The proposed third port would be located near Westports.
Teh also requested for government aid in providing adequate resources to upgrade and revamp roads and Port Klang's surrounding township.
“Providing better connectivity and encouraging more business activity generates a virtuous circle, which leads to higher revenues for both government and the private sector,” he said.