As new U.S. tariffs disrupt established supply chains, Malaysian ports appear to be weathering the storm with resilience.
Recent data reveals sustained growth in port connectivity at two of Malaysia’s key maritime gateways. Port Klang, the nation’s primary cargo hub, recorded a 5.3% increase in connectivity between Q1 2024 and Q1 2025. Meanwhile, Tanjung Pelepas, a major transshipment port, experienced an even stronger rise of 8.6% during the same period.
Both ports appear to be capitalizing on shifting global trade patterns, driven by the Red Sea crisis and ongoing US-China trade tensions.
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