Malaysia targets 100 million TEUs port capacity by 2035
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to raise its port handling capacity to 100 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by 2035 as it strengthens its position as a global maritime and logistics hub.
Malaysia aims to increase its port handling capacity to 100 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by 2035, bolstering its status as a global maritime and logistics center. Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed the target during his speech at the 2026 Malaysia Maritime Week. The capacity growth will be achieved through the construction of a new port on Carey Island, the expansion of Westports 2 at Port Klang, Phases 3 and 4 of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas development, and expansions at Kuantan and Kemaman ports.
Additionally, Loke highlighted the importance of expanding the Malaysian shipping fleet to support the booming maritime industry. As ports expand and more ships arrive, the country will also see an increase in its fleet, with the government actively encouraging shipowners to build more vessels under the Malaysian flag. This, in turn, will create jobs in the shipbuilding and repair sectors, further strengthening Malaysia's maritime industry.
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