Port Klang Joins Global Port Elite, Officially Ranked 10th in the World

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 — Port Klang has officially secured its place among the world’s Top 10 container ports in the Lloyds List of the World’s Top 100 Ports 2025, with the historic milestone being reached with the handling of 14.64 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024.

This achievement not only marks a turning point for Malaysia’s maritime sector but also cements Port Klang’s reputation as a strategic transshipment hub and gateway to global trade.

Securing the 10th position places Port Klang among an exclusive group of globally recognised ports, reflecting its growing competitiveness and rising prominence in the international maritime landscape.

Port Klang Authority (PKA) general manager Captain Subramaniam Karuppiah highlighted that the achievement represents more than a numerical ranking. “It underscores the success of the port’s holistic development strategy in not just building more terminals but also building smarter and greener,” he told Bernama in an interview.

He said Port Klang’s record throughput of 14.64 million TEUs in 2024 was driven by strong trade recovery and supported by efficient port operations, regional supply chain stability, as well as partnership with major shipping lines. He attributed Port Klang’s consistent rise to leadership and partnership, strong policy support, operational efficiency, infrastructure development, sustainable port development, and human capital development.