The Straits of Malacca has sustained its strategic position as the main highway connecting the East and the West. 30% of the world’s trade and 50% of the world’s energy pass through Malacca Straits. Shipping and ports are at the forefront of trade facilitators propelling Malaysia’s economic growth and trade with the world.
“Malaysia: Shipping & Ports” provides a sector overview for the shipping industry in Malaysia and looks at ports and port operators in Peninsular and East Malaysia. It also covers the market trends and outlook, vessel arrival and departure, container and cargo handling, safety of the Straits Malacca, plus the comparative matrix and SWOT of the industry leading players: MISC Bhd., Malaysian Merchant Marine Bhd. (MMM), Malaysian Bulk Carrier Bhd. (MCB), Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd. (BIPORT) and NCB Holdings Bhd. (NCB)
