PUTRAJAYA: Malaysian ports are among the most efficient in the world with the capability to meet the requirements of shipping lines at very competitive charges, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Liow added that with two out of three shipping alliances operating in Singapore, shipping lines would find it more challenging to operate, especially transhipment, in the island nation. In addition, Liow pointed out that Malaysian ports were expected to grow exponentially with a steady increase in total trade. On the Malaysia Shipping Masterplan, Liow was confident that it would bring the shipping industry to greater heights. Liow said he would chair the Malaysia Shipping Council which has been entrusted to look into re-energising the Malaysian shipping industry towards a brighter future.

Source: New Strait Times September 22, 2017 05:26 UTC