General Description
Location : The Westport Terminal is situated on the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula.
General overview: The Westport is a major terminal within the Port of Klang, which is the 12th busiest container and transshipment port in the world. The port is protected by surrounding islands and is made up of two major gateways, North Port (including South Point) and Westport, with a combined 48 berths.
The port handles almost 50% of Malaysia's sea-borne container trade and has a free zone established in 2004 to transform it into a regional distribution hub and logistics center.
The port handles imports of steel, iron, fruit, grain, and machinery and exports timber, palm oils, manufactured goods in containers, automobiles, and rubber.
It also has facilities for loading and discharging bulk liquid cargoes, including latex, palm oil, coconut oil, petroleum products, and fuel oils.
Handling Equipment:
- RTGs
- Quay Cranes
- Prime Movers
- Reach Stackers
- Straddle Carriers
Storage:
- Oil Tanks
- Open Yards
- Warehouses
Load line zone: Tropical