Penang Port Commission
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Match the following with the year the Penang Port Commission was established:

1955 = Year the Penang Port Commission Act was passed 1956 = Year the Penang Port Commission was established Malacca Strait = Major shipping route near the Port of Penang Penang = Location of the Port of Penang

Regulates and manages the Port of Penang

Penang Port Commission = Regulates and manages the Port of Penang Port of Penang = Handles a significant volume of cargo Malacca Strait = Major shipping route near the Port of Penang Peninsular Malaysia = Location of the Port of Penang

Match the following with the purpose of the Penang Port Commission:

Port of Penang = handles a significant volume of cargo Penang Port Commission = Provides efficient and safe port services Malacca Strait = Major shipping route near the Port of Penang Peninsular Malaysia = Location of the Port of Penang

Match the following with the location of the Port of Penang:

<p>Penang = Location of the Port of Penang Malacca Strait = Major shipping route near the Port of Penang Peninsular Malaysia = Region served by the Port of Penang Northern region = Region served by the Port of Penang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the type of cargo handled by the Port of Penang:

<p>Containers = Type of cargo handled by the Port of Penang Bulk cargo = Type of cargo handled by the Port of Penang Oil = Type of cargo handled by the Port of Penang All of the above = Types of cargo handled by the Port of Penang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the operating hours of the Port of Penang:

<p>24 hours a day = Operating hours of the Port of Penang 7 days a week = Operating days of the Port of Penang 24/7 = Operating hours of the Port of Penang All of the above = Operating hours of the Port of Penang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the challenge faced by the Port of Penang:

<p>Competition from other ports = Challenge faced by the Port of Penang Need for modernization and expansion = Challenge faced by the Port of Penang Environmental and safety concerns = Challenge faced by the Port of Penang All of the above = Challenges faced by the Port of Penang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with the facilities available at the Port of Penang:

<p>Berths = Facility available at the Port of Penang Warehouses = Facility available at the Port of Penang Cargo handling equipment = Facility available at the Port of Penang All of the above = Facilities available at the Port of Penang</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Overview

The Penang Port Commission is a statutory body responsible for managing and regulating the Port of Penang, a significant port in Malaysia.

History

  • Established in 1956 under the Penang Port Commission Act 1955
  • Initially responsible for managing the Port of Penang, which was then a major port in Malaysia

Functions

  • Regulates and manages the Port of Penang
  • Responsible for providing efficient and safe port services
  • Oversees the development and maintenance of port infrastructure
  • Ensures compliance with port regulations and laws

Port of Penang

  • Located in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia
  • Strategically situated near the Malacca Strait, a major shipping route
  • Handles a significant volume of cargo, including containers, bulk cargo, and oil
  • Serves as a major gateway for trade in the northern region of Malaysia

Operations

  • Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Provides a range of services, including cargo handling, storage, and transportation
  • Has a range of facilities, including berths, warehouses, and cargo handling equipment

Challenges

  • Faces increasing competition from other ports in the region
  • Needs to invest in modernization and expansion to maintain its competitiveness
  • Must address environmental and safety concerns in its operations

Overview of Penang Port Commission

  • Responsible for managing and regulating the Port of Penang, a significant port in Malaysia

History of Penang Port Commission

  • Established in 1956 under the Penang Port Commission Act 1955
  • Initially responsible for managing the Port of Penang, a major port in Malaysia at the time

Functions of Penang Port Commission

  • Regulates and manages the Port of Penang
  • Provides efficient and safe port services
  • Oversees development and maintenance of port infrastructure
  • Ensures compliance with port regulations and laws

Characteristics of Port of Penang

  • Located in northern region of Peninsular Malaysia
  • Strategically situated near the Malacca Strait, a major shipping route
  • Handles significant volume of cargo, including containers, bulk cargo, and oil
  • Serves as a major gateway for trade in northern region of Malaysia

Operations at Port of Penang

  • Operates 24/7
  • Provides cargo handling, storage, and transportation services
  • Has facilities including berths, warehouses, and cargo handling equipment

Challenges Faced by Port of Penang

  • Faces increasing competition from other ports in the region
  • Needs to invest in modernization and expansion to maintain competitiveness
  • Must address environmental and safety concerns in operations

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