NORTHPORT ACHIEVES DOUBLE RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE IN 2025 FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
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NORTHPORT ACHIEVES DOUBLE RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE IN 2025 FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (“Northport” or “Company”), a member of MMC Group, closed 2025 on a high note by achieving a double record-breaking performance for the second consecutive year, supported by strong growth in both container and conventional cargo segments.
PORT KLANG, 28 January 2026 – Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (“Northport” or “Company”), a member of MMC Group, closed 2025 on a high note by achieving a double record-breaking performance for the second consecutive year, supported by strong growth in both container and conventional cargo segments.
In 2025, Northport recorded an all-time high annual container throughput of 3,804,173 TEUs, surpassing its previous record of 3,665,738 TEUs in 2024. The Company also registered its highest annual conventional cargo throughput since the establishment of Northport, reaching 12,903,714 FWTs, exceeding the previous record of 12,691,633 FWTs achieved in 2024.
Northport’s record-breaking feat was a key contributor to Port Klang’s success in breaking into the world’s top 10 busiest container ports for the first time in 2025.
On a year-on-year basis, container throughput increased by 3.8%, while conventional cargo throughput grew by 1.7%, reflecting sustained demand, operational resilience and consistent execution across Northport’s terminals.
“The double record-breaking performance achieved in 2025 is a strong reflection of the dedication, discipline and teamwork demonstrated by our entire workforce. Despite operating in a challenging and competitive environment, TeamNorthport remained focused on operational efficiency and customer service, enabling us to deliver sustained growth across both our container and conventional cargo businesses,” said Nik Muzani Nik Abdul Aziz, Acting Chief Executive Officer of Northport.
In addition to annual records, Northport also achieved new monthly throughput milestones in 2025. The Company recorded its highest-ever monthly container volume of 366,131 TEUs in October 2025, while September 2025 saw the highest monthly conventional cargo throughput since the establishment of Northport, amounting to 1,327,883 FWTs.
Beyond operational performance, 2025 marked significant progress in Northport’s strategic positioning and sustainability journey. During the year, Northport was appointed by Tailwind Shipping Lines as its Intra-Asia Regional Hub, underscoring strong confidence in the port’s capabilities, connectivity and role within the regional shipping network.
Northport also continued to advance its environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda. In recognition of its sustainability efforts, in January 2025, the Company won the “Excellence in Automotive Sustainability Management Best Practices” award at the 20th Malaysia Car of the Year (MCOTY) 2024, and in February 2025, the Company was recognised as a recipient in the ‘Low Carbon Zone’ category at the 2024 Low Carbon Cities Award.
To further support greener operations, Northport procured three (3) units of Proton e.MAS 7 electric vehicles for operational safety surveillance and deployed twelve (12) units of Blueshark R1 electric motorcycles for daily port operations. In conjunction with World Environment Day 2025, the Company also launched its Sustainability Management Framework, providing a structured approach to integrating ESG principles across operations and business activities.
Infrastructure development also remained a key focus in 2025, with the continued implementation of the Wharf 9 upgrading project, aimed at enhancing terminal capacity, improving operational efficiency and enabling the handling of larger vessels.
Looking ahead, Northport remains committed to strengthening its long-term competitiveness through its Modernisation and Digitalisation initiatives.
“As we move into 2026, our focus will be on advancing modernisation and digitalisation across infrastructure, systems and workforce capabilities, while ensuring that growth is firmly supported by higher safety standards and a strong safety culture. By continuously enhancing our operational resilience, safety performance and sustainability practices, we are positioning Northport to remain relevant, competitive and trusted as the preferred gateway for Malaysia’s trade,” added Nik Muzani.
Photo caption: Northport closed 2025 on a high note by achieving a double record-breaking performance for the second consecutive year, supported by strong growth in both container and conventional cargo segments, with annual throughput reaching 3,804,173 TEUs and 12,903,714 FWTs respectively.
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About Northport (Malaysia) Bhd
Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (“Northport”) is one of the largest multi-purpose gateway ports of its kind in the national ports system. Northport is grouped under MMC Port Holdings Berhad (“MMC Ports”), Malaysia’s largest port operating group. MMC Ports is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MMC Corporation Berhad, a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development.
Northport offers dedicated facilities and services to handle a wide variety of cargoes ranging from containers to cars, break bulk cargoes as well as liquid and dry bulk cargoes of all types and shipment sizes.
With a historical tradition dating back more than 120 years, Northport plays an important role in the development of the Malaysian economy and the country’s burgeoning international trade.
Northport is the recipient of the “Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practitioner with Best Integrity” Special Award at the Integrity, Governance, and Anti-corruption Awards (“AIGA”) 2023, Anugerah Perdana Penarafan Bintang Sasaran Penting (APBSP) 2023 under the Key Point ll category, British Safety Council’s International Safety Awards (Merit) in 2023 and winner of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (“IAPH”) 2022 Sustainability Award, under the Health Safety and Security category, the first Malaysian port to receive the prestigious international award from IAPH, Northport is also the winner of the Best Port Safety Management Award from the Ministry of Transport Malaysia in 2021.
Northport is the Gold Award winner of the Integrity, Governance and Anti-corruption Awards (“AIGA”) 2022 and 2023, and winner of the National Occupational Safety and Health (“NOSH”) Award 2020/2021 in the Business Services, Mentor-Mentee (Mentor) and the CEO of the Year (Private Sector) categories, NOSH Award 2019 in the Business Services category and Malaysia’s Best Seaport – Outstanding Performance Award in the Port category presented by the Ministry of Transport Malaysia for two consecutive years, in conjunction with the Malaysia World Maritime Week 2016 and 2017.
Northport also holds the distinction of being the first port in Malaysia to be awarded the ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in 2019 and ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in 2021.
Enquiries: Please log on to www.northport.com.my or call Azmi Anis, Head of Corporate Communications, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Tel: 012-320 7755 / +603-3169 8776 or email azmi@northport.com.my
About MMC Corporation Berhad
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utility and infrastructure group with diversified businesses under four core business divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, and Industrial Development.
Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics division include operations and management of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd, SPT Services Sdn Bhd, Andaman Port Sdn Bhd, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd, Port Klang Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd and Langkawi Cruise Terminal Sdn Bhd. Additionally, MMC’s port operations are supported by two integrated business logistics solution providers, namely Kontena Nasional Berhad and KTMB Cargo Sdn Bhd. Internationally, MMC has a 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, MMC is the single largest shareholder of both Malakoff Corporation Berhad, a sustainably-driven multinational energy generation and environmental solutions company, and Gas Malaysia Berhad, a total energy solutions provider. In addition, through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, we are a pioneer in wastewater recycling technology and a water treatment specialist.
MMC’s Engineering division has played a leading role in the implementation and completion of the 51 km Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line, including the underground works package and the entire 57.7 km KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has successfully delivered several notable civil and infrastructure projects including the 329 km Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project, the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) Motorway (a first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel), Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant, Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant and Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (“RAPID”) Pengerang Cogeneration Plant.
MMC Land Sdn Bhd is the holding company of Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd, which develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial development land in Johor and Kedah, namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”), Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim, Kedah. The three (3) developments of SAC, TBIP and NTC provides ready platform and basic infrastructure, and is well connected to major expressway, seaports and airports, targeting clean and hi-tech multinational companies (MNCs), Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) & Domestic Direct Investment (DDI).
In other business, MMC wholly owns Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – an emerging southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Johor state.
Enquiries: Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, Tel:+603 2071 1124 or email azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
