News / Northport set to benefit the most from Port Klang terminal handling charge hike

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Malaysia’s Port Klang will raise terminal handling rates by 15% from 1 September, its first revision of container tariffs in 14 years.

After years of lobbying, Port Klang Authority finally won approval for a phased price rise, with a second 15% increase scheduled for 1 September 2018.

Terminal operators Westports and Northport are expected to benefit from the increased rates, which cover container handling, import-export, transhipment and container shifting, stowing and storage.

When asked about the notice period given to the port’s customers, ...