Malaysia’s Port Klang, along the pivotal Malacca Strait, embarks on a transformative journey to double its handling capacity. Westports invests 39.6 billion ringgit to boost Port Klang’s capacity from 14 to 27 million TEUs by 2082. This bold move targets enhancing Malaysia‘s position in the competitive logistics landscape of Southeast Asia, directly challenging Singapore’s dominance. […]
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