Malaysia will build a new container port along the Strait of Malacca, the world's busiest shipping lane. This port will be the first in Malaysia to use AI to improve operational efficiency, minimize human error, and reduce environmental impact. The port is expected to meet the growing logistics demand resulting from shifts in global supply chains.
The project, which will be the first AI-powered container port in the Malay Peninsula, is estimated to cost 2 billion ringgit ($425 million). The AI system will be used to analyze traffic data, plan vessel movements, track maritime operations at the port, and manage automated logistics. This technological advancement is expected to streamline operations, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact.
Local property developer Tanco Holdings, through Midports Holdings, will lead this project in collaboration with China's CCCC Dredging Co. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed earlier this month.
The new port will be located in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Close to Kuala Lumpur and strategically located on the Strait of Malacca, the port will take advantage of the high volume of maritime traffic and connectivity to Malaysia's key industrial regions.
The new port will feature a 1.8-kilometer dock, terminals and an 800-square-meter container area. It is expected to be able to accommodate the largest container ships. The port will be equipped with advanced technology, such as automated cranes, driverless trucks, and world-class cybersecurity systems.
Its construction is expected to enhance maritime logistics and transportation services in Malaysia, thanks to its connection to road and highway networks leading to major industrial areas. However, the completion date for the port has not yet been announced.
