NORTHPORT ACHIEVES ANOTHER RECORDBREAKING PERFORMANCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JOHOR PORT WELCOMES THE ARRIVAL OF TWO NEW QUAY CRANES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS CONTAINER HANDLING CAPABILITIES
JOHOR PORT WELCOMES THE ARRIVAL OF TWO NEW QUAY CRANES TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN ITS CONTAINER HANDLING CAPABILITIES
PORT KLANG, 7 November 2025 – Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (“Northport”), a member of MMC Group, has continued its record-breaking momentum by achieving its highest-ever monthly container throughput in October 2025, surpassing its previous record set last year. The milestone was achieved with a total handling volume of 366,131 TEUs (“Twenty-foot Equivalent Units”) in October 2025, exceeding the previous record of 365,558 TEUs set in August 2024.
In the previous month, Northport also achieved a new monthly record in its conventional cargo handling operations, with a total throughput of 1,327,883 FWTs (“Freight Weight Tonnes”), surpassing the previous highest record of 1,277,409 FWTs set in October 2024.
“This back-to-back monthly record-breaking achievement in both the container and conventional cargo segments reflects our capability to deliver efficient and reliable services which continues to earn our customers’ trust and confidence. We believe this momentum positions Northport on the right track towards another year of strong performance in both container and conventional cargo handling,” said Nik Muzani Nik Abdul Aziz, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Northport.
For the year-to-date (YTD) period up to October 2025, Northport recorded a total container handling volume of 3,129,491 TEUs, reflecting a growth of 2.2% compared to the same period last year. The segment composition also recorded growth of 2.9% in local cargo and 1.5% in transhipment cargo, compared to the same period last year.
The current performance continues to demonstrate strong potential for Northport, as several initiatives and projects are underway to further enhance terminal capacity and operational efficiency. The ongoing wharf upgrading project is expected to enable the terminal to accommodate larger vessels, thereby strengthening Northport’s competitiveness in the region. Meanwhile, the arrival of four new quay cranes in 2026 will further boost productivity and optimize operational performance to support Northport’s long-term growth.
“By continuously striving for excellence, we will be able to deliver consistent performance and reliable service to our customers. These achievements would not have been possible without the strong dedication and teamwork of our employees. The synergy within TeamNorthport proves that no challenge is too great when we work together towards a common goal,” said Nik Muzani.
Photo caption: Container yard operations at Northport. In October 2025, Northport recorded its highest monthly container handling performance with a total volume of 366,131 TEUs, surpassing its previous record of 365,558 TEUs set in August 2024.
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ABOUT KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD
Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
For more information, please log on to www.kn.com.my.
ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
In other business, through Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, MMC is the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – the southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Kerteh Airport in Terengganu.
Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
