Throughout the years, Kuantan Port has developed progressively towards becoming one of the busiest ports in Malaysia.
In addition, the mushrooming of newer industries related to petrochemical manufacturing and other service-oriented sectors has made Kuantan Port the undisputed petrochemical hub of Malaysia.
Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with the Government, has embarked on a port expansion project to cater for ships up to 200,000 DWT.
The project also includes deepening of the draft depth to 18 metres, and expanding the turning circle to 700 metres.
The expansion of the port shall act as a catalyst for the realisation of Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) in Gebeng.
This will spearhead the economic development of the region and Kuantan Port shall act as the logistic hub for the Special Economic Zone which is being promoted by the East Coast Economic Region Development Council.