Malaysia will build a new container port along the western coast of the Malay Peninsula facing the Malacca Strait. Local property developer Tanco Holdings, through its subsidiary Midports Holdings, will lead the development in collaboration with China-based marine engineering company CCCC Dredging Co., a group company of state-owned China Communications Construction Co.

Malaysia will build a new container port along the western coast of the Malay Peninsula facing the Malacca Strait. (Source: ISM)

The port is estimated to cost 2 billion ringgit (US$425 million). According to the announcement, the port will be developed in the city of Port Dickson, in the state of Negeri Sembilan. Close to Kuala Lumpur and the midpoint of the Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest sea lanes, it could benefit from high traffic and connectivity to key industrial regions in Malaysia.

Nikkei Asia reported that the port will feature a 1.8 km jetty, terminal and container operation area of about 809,300 sq. meters. As cited in a report by Malaysian national news agency Bernama, it will be able to accommodate the largest container ships, according to Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun.

It will also utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational efficiency. According to the announcement, AI system will analyze traffic data, schedule ship movements, track marine operations around the port and manage automated logistics. This technology will enhance the ports operational efficiency, reduce human error and lower the accident rate.

These advancements are anticipated to streamline processes, reduce operational costs and minimize environmental impact.

In addition, the port will feature automated cranes, self-driving trucks and top-tier cybersecurity measures with the capacity to receive large container ships, according to the announcement.

“The construction of this port will contribute to Malaysia's goal of establishing a modern and efficient port hub, accelerating economic development in Negeri Sembilan, and bolstering Malaysia’s global trade position,” Tanco Group Managing Director Andrew Tan Juan Suan said in a statement.

Malaysia will build a new container port along the western coast of the Malay Peninsula facing the Malacca Strait. Local property developer Tanco Holdings, through its subsidiary Midports Holdings, will lead the development in collaboration with China-based marine engineering company CCCC Dredging Co., a group company of state-owned China Communications Construction Co.

Malaysia will build a new container port along the western coast of the Malay Peninsula facing the Malacca Strait. (Source: ISM)

The port is estimated to cost 2 billion ringgit (US$425 million). According to the announcement, the port will be developed in the city of Port Dickson, in the state of Negeri Sembilan. Close to Kuala Lumpur and the midpoint of the Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest sea lanes, it could benefit from high traffic and connectivity to key industrial regions in Malaysia.

Nikkei Asia reported that the port will feature a 1.8 km jetty, terminal and container operation area of about 809,300 sq. meters. As cited in a report by Malaysian national news agency Bernama, it will be able to accommodate the largest container ships, according to Negeri Sembilan Chief Minister Aminuddin Harun.

It will also utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operational efficiency. According to the announcement, AI system will analyze traffic data, schedule ship movements, track marine operations around the port and manage automated logistics. This technology will enhance the ports operational efficiency, reduce human error and lower the accident rate.

These advancements are anticipated to streamline processes, reduce operational costs and minimize environmental impact.

In addition, the port will feature automated cranes, self-driving trucks and top-tier cybersecurity measures with the capacity to receive large container ships, according to the announcement.

“The construction of this port will contribute to Malaysia's goal of establishing a modern and efficient port hub, accelerating economic development in Negeri Sembilan, and bolstering Malaysia’s global trade position,” Tanco Group Managing Director Andrew Tan Juan Suan said in a statement.