WESTPORTS LAUNCHES LIQUID BULK TERMINAL 4A

Petaling Jaya, 17^th March 2025

Westports Holdings Berhad’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“WMSB”), has launched its newest jetty, Liquid Bulk Terminal 4A (“LBT4A”), in an event graced by the presence of Port Klang Authority and Stolthaven. The LBT4A will support the growth and enhance Port Klang terminals’ overall liquid handling capacity and storage.

The investment in LBT4A of RM80 million complemented WMSB’s Liquid Bulk Terminal 5, which cost RM73 million and was completed in 2021 to support the import and re-export of liquified petroleum gas (“LPG”) by the first independent refrigerated LPG terminal in Southeast Asia.

The latest 290-meter LBT4A, with a 16.5-meter draft depth, will accommodate Panamax and Aframax tankers up to 250 meters in length and 113,000 MT in capacity. The jetty incorporated advanced features to ensure efficient and safe operations, such as a Berthing Aid System (BAS) and software, a Quick Release Hook (QRH) bollard system, a fire monitor tower with its firefighting hydrant and foam systems, and a liquid cargo spillage collection and treatment facility.

LBT4A commences operations with its first throughput by Stolthaven. The first official operation involved the vessel Stolt Zulu, which arrived for the loading of 1,000 MT of palm oil cargo for export to Rotterdam. As more clients connect their pipelines to LBT4A, the facility will support future liquid transference and storage growth of Westports and Port Klang’s overall competitiveness in this growing business segment.

Mr Vijaya Kumar Puspowanam, Chief Executive Officer of WMSB, enthuses, “We will continue to enhance Westports operational efficiency, expand our handling capacity, and continuously reinforce our dedication to safety. We appreciate Port Klang Authority’s continuous support and guidance, as well as Stolthaven and all our clients, for their trust in Westports and Port Klang to meet their current and future throughput requirements.”