Northport achieves new cargo handling record

Malaysian Northport, a member of MMC Group, has once again set a record for the highest break bulk cargo handling from a single vessel. Northport achieved this milestone with the handling of 52,480 fwt of cargo from the African Blackbird, surpassing 48,853 fwt, set in March 2024 from MV Jin Chao.

The African Blackbird carried steel cargo, including steel coils and mixed steel products, which was handled at Wharf 20, Northport. The operation took place from 14 to 17 September 2024, over 9 working shifts.

Between January and August 2024, Northport handled a total of 8,174,028 fwt of conventional cargo, reflecting a growth of 15.3% compared to the same period last year. Steel cargo continues to be a significant contributor to Northport’s conventional cargo performance, driven by a surge in demand for steel products sourced at competitive prices.

Last month, the company broke its conventional cargo monthly record with the handling of 1,145,021 fwt, surpassing the previous record of 1,143,318 fwt set just a month earlier. This included the safe handling of 2 sets of the new aerotrains for Kuala Lumpur International Airport operations which was discharged at Northport on 28 August 2024.