2022
PKA introduces a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the inspection, detention and release of containers which took effect from 1 May 2022. Under the new SOP, containers landing in Port Klang must be inspected and released within a three-day period by the government agencies concerned.
PKA initiates the development of the CargoMove System in collaboration with the terminals and private companies. CargoMove is a single booking platform for haulage operators to ease traffic congestion at the terminals. The system is extended to Off-Dock Depots from 1 April 2022.
PKA is appointed by the Ministry of Transport to head the Port Klang Road Infrastructure Committee. The committee is tasked to monitor road and bridge utilisation in and around the port, identify the maintenance requirements, prepare budget estimates to assist government agencies such as the Public Works Department in planning upgrading works, and propose funding sources for periodic and general maintenance.
2021
PKA develops the e-Community System (eCS) as part of its plans to enhance Port Klang’s productivity and competitiveness through digitalisation.
PKA receives the Low Carbon City Award 2021 from the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Center under the Diamond Recognition Partners’ category of the Low Carbon City Challenge 2030 (LCC2030C)
Initiative to replace container deposit system.
2021
2020-2023
Port Klang receives international recognition from APEC Port Services Network (APSN) under the Green Port Award System (GPAS) 2020-2023
2021
2020
9 December 2020
The world largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) powered container ship, CMA CGM Jacques Saadé (23,000 TEUs) made its maiden call to Westports
2020
Covid initiatives to clear cargo.
2018
25 October 2018
The world biggest container vessel OOCL United Kingdom (21,413 TEUs) made its maiden call to Westports.
2018
17 April 2018
The world biggest container vessel CMA CGM Antoine de Saint Exupery (20,600 TEUs) made its maiden call to Westports.
2018
2016
8 November 2016
Port Klang receives international recognition from APEC Port Services Network (APSN) under the Green Port Award System (GPAS) (2016-2018).
2016
2016
Port Klang becomes the London Metal Exchange’s largest distribution hub in the world making PKFZ a leading regional distribution hub.
2016
2016
2016
Port Klang ranked top 11th container port in the world.
2014
19 December 2014
The world biggest container vessel MV CSCL Globe (19,100 TEUs) made its maiden call to Westports.
2014
2013
21 February 2013
Port Klang handled its 100th Million TEUs.
2012
19 November 2012
The world biggest container vessel CMA CGM Marco Polo (12,000 TEUs) made its maiden call to Westports.
2012
2010
June 2010
Northport named Best Container Terminal (handling under 4 million TEUS) at the Asian Freight and Supply Chains awards (AFSCA) 2010.
2010
2010
Port Klang ranked top 13th container port in the world.
2010
2009
23 July 2009
Northport receives Best Multi-Purpose Terminal Operator of the Year title at the Frost & Sullivan Awards.
Northport named Best Container Terminal at the Asian Freight and Supply Chains awards (AFSCA) 2009
2009
July 2009
CMA CGM opens its first dedicated ODD facility at Westports.
2009
2008
17 November 2008
Westports Operations Team sets 2 world records for productivity; a speed of 665mph during 1st hour of operations and moving 4,427 TEUs within 10hours.
2008
2008
PKA awarded 11th International Transport Award in recognition of trajectory and business excellence.
2008
2007
October 2007
Westports wins Technology Business Review ASEAN Award for Excellence in Logistics - IT Applications in Port Management.
2007
May 2007
PKA GM assumes Presidency of IAPH for 2 years.
2007
2006
9 July 2006
World’s largest container ship, Xin Los Angeles, makes maiden call at Westports.
2005
June 2005
Nedlloyd Manet, P&O Nedlloyd’s flagship,embarked on its maiden voyage to Northport.
2005
2006
May 2006
Bunga Seroja Satu, the largest containership registered in Malaysia, made its maiden call at Northport.
2005
May 2005
PKA GM assumes position of 1st Vice President in the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) for two years.
2005
2005
5 March 2005
Westports Dry Bulk Team unloads recordsetting 9,540 MT maize in 8 hours from MV Enterprise.
2005
February 2005
Northport becomes first port in Asia to receive the P&O Nedlloyd Mondriaan, the largest of the mega-sized container carriers belonging to the P&O Nedlloyd fleet.
2005
2004
March 2004
Southpoint handles its first ro-ro vessel, Setubal, on its maiden voyage.
2004
9 September 2004
World’s largest loadage vessel, CSCL Europe, docks at Westports.
2004
2004
2004
Northport certified MS ISO 9002. PKFZ commences operation.
PKA GM assumes Presidency of ASEAN Ports Association (APA) for two years.
PKFZ commences operation.
2001
28 July 2001
A record-setting 8.25 kilotonnes of crude palm oil loaded on MT Flores at Westports Liquid Bulk Terminal.
2001
2000
July 2000
KCT and KPM merged to form Northport Malaysia.
2000
2000
PKA certified ISO 9000
PKA received Excellent Service Award from the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (NCCIM)
2000
1999
1999
PKA received IAPH International Technology Awards for IT applications at FCZ. Westports recognised as Best Emerging Terminal by Lloyd’s List Maritime Asia.
Westports recognised as Best Emerging
1998
24 August 1998
Regina Maersk becomes largest vessel of its kind to ever dock in Malaysia when it berthed at Westports.
1998
1998
September 1998
Westports recognised amongst Top 10 container ports at the Asian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA)
1997
October 1997
MV Naples and MV Villa from France’s No 1 shipping line CMA berths for first time at Westports.
1997
1996
September 1996
PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad officially opens Westports.
1996
September 1996
Westports becomes the first port in Malaysia to offer bunkering services.
1996
1996
23 March 1996
Westports commences operation
1994
West Port is privatized to Kelang Multi Terminal (subsequently known as Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd) on a 30 years concession agreement.
1993
26 August 1993
Klang Port Container Terminal in KPM commences operation.
1992
1 December 1992
Port Klang operations fully privatised.
Port Klang exceeds 1 million TEUs handled annually.
1992
1992
8 August 1992
West Port project launched.
1990
July 1991
PKA adopted its third logo
1990
October 1989
PKA spread its wings beyond Port Klang with the development of the Ipoh Cargo Terminal,
Malaysia’s first inland port, in a joint venture with the Malayan Railway.
1988
June 1988
On its 25th anniversary, Port Klang was declared the National Load Centre
1988
1985
1985
Cement terminal completed.
1983
9 July 1983
Port Klang handles its millionth container since inception.
1983
1983
1 July 1983
Port Klang made fourth Port of Registry in Malaysia.
1983
1983
PKA took over administration of Port of Malacca.
1983
1980
October 1982
Liquid bulk terminal at North Port completed.
1973
5 August 1973
Tokyo Bay is the first full container ship to dock at Port Klang.
1973
1973
June 1973
North Port Extension wharves completed
1972
6 July 1972
PSA renamed to Port Klang Authority (PKA), with subsequent adoption of new logo.
1972
1972
12 January 1972
Port Swettenham renamed Port Klang
1967
1967
North Klang Straits wharves renamed North Port.
1967
1964
2 January 1964
PSA takes over North Klang Straits wharves.
1964
May 1964
PSA HQ building construction completed
1964
1963
1 July 1963
Port Swettenham Authority (PSA) formed, marking the port’s separation from Malayan Railways.
1963
May 1963
NKS wharves opened.
1963
1960
January 1960
Contract for North Klang Straits (NKS) wharves signed.
1957
31 August 1957
Independence of Malaya.
1957
1955
1955
Port throughput hits 1 million tonnes.
1953
1 August 1953
Port Swettenham Board replaces Port Swettenham Advisory Board.
1953
1950
1952
Port division created in KTM.
1940
1 April 1946
Formation of Marine Department.
1940
1930
1937
Airport and seaplane facilities operational in Port Swettenham.
1910
April 1911
Formation of Port Swettenham Advisory Board.
1910
1903
1903
Amalgamation of Perak & Selangor State Railways to form FMS Railways, ownermanager of Port Swettenham
1900
15 Sept 1901
Port Swettenham officially opened to traffic.
1900