Port of Opportunity
The Group’s key strategic assets on the East Coast includes the Kuantan Port. The Port’s robust performance underscores our commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and trade capabilities.
Strategic Ownership and Management
Operated by Kuantan Port Consortium Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between IJM Corporation Berhad and Beibu Gulf Holding (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd., Kuantan Port combines regional strength with global reach to serve as a vital hub for trade and investment.
Strategically located along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, the port connects major shipping routes across Africa, Europe, Oceania, and Asia. Facing the South China Sea on Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, Kuantan has welcomed international trade since the 3rd Century AD.
Its position offers some of the fastest shipping times to China, as well as to Northeast and Southeast Asia. On land, the port links to the East Coast Expressway just 3 hours from Kuala Lumpur, and is only 35km from Kuantan Airport, with daily flights to KLIA and Singapore.
Kuantan Port
Strategically positioned along the South China Sea, Kuantan Port is a deep-water, all-weather, multi-cargo seaport operating year-round. It plays a pivotal role in regional logistics, acting as a vital node in the international supply chain and enabling seamless maritime trade flows across Asia and beyond.
Expanding Horizons
As global trade becomes increasingly interconnected, Kuantan Port serves as the critical link between industrial production and international markets. Its integrated logistics platform supports a diverse range of cargo types, offering efficient and reliable handling capabilities for today’s demanding supply chain landscape.
Kuantan Port has evolved into a key logistics hub on Malaysia’s East Coast, serving as a major terminal for petrochemical, bulk, and container cargo. With robust port infrastructure, world-class services, and access to a strong global shipping network, the port is well-positioned to drive industrial and manufacturing growth across the East Coast Industrial Corridor.
Located along the maritime Silk Road between the Asia-Pacific region and the Straits of Malacca, Kuantan Port offers one of the fastest sea links between Malaysia and China, supporting the objectives of the Belt and Road Initiative. On land, the port is directly connected to the East Coast Expressway, enabling efficient cargo movement to Kuala Lumpur in under three hours. This vital position places Kuantan Port as a vital gateway for both regional and international trade.
We are proud to be associated with prominent transportation infrastructure projects in Malaysia and internationally. The highways, roads, and bridges we construct do more than span distances: they connect communities, enable commerce, and drive daily progress.
Kuantan Port 2
To meet growing regional demand, Kuantan Port is expanding its capacity through Kuantan Port 2, a two-phase deep-water terminal, with Phase 1 having commenced operations in 2018. Once fully completed, the expansion will double the port’s handling capacity to 52 million freight weight tonnes, enabling it to accommodate:
This infrastructure enhancement supports the economic ambitions of the Eastern Industrial Corridor, positioning Kuantan Port as a future-ready maritime gateway.
Commenced operations in Q3 2018
Berth: 400m
Basin depth: 16m
Cargo yard: 30 hectares
Commenced operations in Q3 2019
Berth: 600m
Basin depth: 16m
Cargo yard: 22.6 hectares
Berth: 1,000m
Basin depth: 18m
Cargo yard: 47 hectares
Redefining Trade in the East Coast Economic Region
With the completion of its deep-water terminal, Kuantan Port will double its cargo handling capacity to 52 million tonnes annually. This expansion is set to accelerate the transformation of the East Coast Economic Region (ECER), firmly positioning Kuantan as a strategic investment gateway to ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific.
Flagship
Collaboration
Anchoring the region’s growth is the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP): the first national industrial park jointly developed by both countries under the ‘Two Countries, Twin Parks’ initiative. MCKIP focuses on attracting high-value industries in:
MCKIP’s proximity to Kuantan Port creates a synergistic relationship where industries benefit from direct access to a deepwater port, enhancing operational efficiency and export-readiness.
Two Countries,
Twin Parks
CMQIP, located in Qinzhou, China, is the sister park to MCKIP in Malaysia. Officially launched on April 1, 2012, it was established with strong support from both the Chinese and Malaysian governments. Together, CMQIP and MCKIP introduced a pioneering international cooperation model known as "Two Countries, Twin Parks".
Spanning 55 square kilometres, CMQIP is planned in three phases. In addition to industrial facilities, the park includes commercial zones, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other key amenities. To date, it hosts 25 projects with a combined investment value of RMB 5.3 billion.