OVERVIEW
Know More About Johor
Situated at the southern end of Peninsula Malaysia, Johor is the third largest (19984 sq km) state in the country. It was named after the Sungei Johor, which is the longest river in the state.
As one of the three main urban centres on the Malaysian peninsula (Kuala Lumpur and Penang being the other two), Johor Bahru is an important industrial, logistical and commercial centre. Its major industries include electronics, resource and petrochemical refinery and ship-building.
As one of the three main urban centres on the Malaysian peninsula (Kuala Lumpur and Penang being the other two), Johor Bahru is an important industrial, logistical and commercial centre. Its major industries include electronics, resource and petrochemical refinery and ship-building.
Situated at the southern end of Peninsula Malaysia, Johor is the third largest (19984 sq km) state in the country. It was named after the Sungei Johor, which is the longest river in the state.
As one of the three main urban centres on the Malaysian peninsula (Kuala Lumpur and Penang being the other two), Johor Bahru is an important industrial, logistical and commercial centre. Its major industries include electronics, resource and petrochemical refinery and ship-building.
Economically, it is one of the most important states in the country with various large plantations. They include commodities such as rubber, palm oil, and pineapple.
On top of agricultural products, Johor is also becoming an industrial base. It has even developed to become one of the most populated states with Johor Bahru (JB), its capital city, as the second-largest city in Malaysia. One causeways and a railway line connect JB to Singapore, thus making it easier to travel to and from each country.
As one of the three main urban centres on the Malaysian peninsula (Kuala Lumpur and Penang being the other two), Johor Bahru is an important industrial, logistical and commercial centre. Its major industries include electronics, resource and petrochemical refinery and ship-building.
Economically, it is one of the most important states in the country with various large plantations. They include commodities such as rubber, palm oil, and pineapple.
On top of agricultural products, Johor is also becoming an industrial base. It has even developed to become one of the most populated states with Johor Bahru (JB), its capital city, as the second-largest city in Malaysia. One causeways and a railway line connect JB to Singapore, thus making it easier to travel to and from each country.
Biggest Transshipment Hub
Port Of Tanjung Pelepas
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas, one of the fastest new emerging ports in this region, had recorded tremendous growth since its beginning in 1999.
Located at the confluence of major shipping routes at the southern tip of Johor, PTP has also since steadily attract leading shipping lines such as Maersk Sealand in 2000 and Evergreen Marine in 2002.
Located at the confluence of major shipping routes at the southern tip of Johor, PTP has also since steadily attract leading shipping lines such as Maersk Sealand in 2000 and Evergreen Marine in 2002.
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas, one of the fastest new emerging ports in this region, had recorded tremendous growth since its beginning in 1999.
Located at the confluence of major shipping routes at the southern tip of Johor, PTP has also since steadily attract leading shipping lines such as Maersk Sealand in 2000 and Evergreen Marine in 2002.
The strategic location of this ports had also attracted major companies such as BMW, Schenker Logistics and Flextronics.
In 2004, PTP set a new throughput record by handling 4.02 million TEUs, an increase of 15.2% on the 2003 figure of 3.49 million TEUs. These achievements had lead to PTP to be named “Container Terminal of the Year” at the 2004 Asia Logistics Awards organized by Lloyd’s FTB Asia.
Located at the confluence of major shipping routes at the southern tip of Johor, PTP has also since steadily attract leading shipping lines such as Maersk Sealand in 2000 and Evergreen Marine in 2002.
The strategic location of this ports had also attracted major companies such as BMW, Schenker Logistics and Flextronics.
In 2004, PTP set a new throughput record by handling 4.02 million TEUs, an increase of 15.2% on the 2003 figure of 3.49 million TEUs. These achievements had lead to PTP to be named “Container Terminal of the Year” at the 2004 Asia Logistics Awards organized by Lloyd’s FTB Asia.
Most Important Commodity Seaports
Johor Port
Incepted in 1977, Johor Port had played a significant role in the growth of Malaysia’s international trade. Nestled within the busy transport hub at the tip of Peninsular Malaysia, this proud establishment had attracted some of the region’s largest shipping lines sch as Evergreen ,Wan Hai, Gearbulk AV, PIL and etcs.
In 2004, Johor Port Berhad (JPB) registered a record high of 28.2 million tonnes of cargo handled, an increase of 6% from 26.8 million tonnes handled last year.
In 2004, Johor Port Berhad (JPB) registered a record high of 28.2 million tonnes of cargo handled, an increase of 6% from 26.8 million tonnes handled last year.
Incepted in 1977, Johor Port had played a significant role in the growth of Malaysia’s international trade. Nestled within the busy transport hub at the tip of Peninsular Malaysia, this proud establishment had attracted some of the region’s largest shipping lines sch as Evergreen ,Wan Hai, Gearbulk AV, PIL and etcs.
In 2004, Johor Port Berhad (JPB) registered a record high of 28.2 million tonnes of cargo handled, an increase of 6% from 26.8 million tonnes handled last year.
The container terminal had moved 9.4 million tonnes of cargo within the same year. JPB had successfully met its 800,000 TEUs target when it handled 805,689 TEUs in 2004, an increase of 7% from 750, 466 TEUs in 2003.
Various new investments and expansion projects are in the pipelines to further enhance its current facilities to accommodate for the increasing demand.
In 2004, Johor Port Berhad (JPB) registered a record high of 28.2 million tonnes of cargo handled, an increase of 6% from 26.8 million tonnes handled last year.
The container terminal had moved 9.4 million tonnes of cargo within the same year. JPB had successfully met its 800,000 TEUs target when it handled 805,689 TEUs in 2004, an increase of 7% from 750, 466 TEUs in 2003.
Various new investments and expansion projects are in the pipelines to further enhance its current facilities to accommodate for the increasing demand.
