KUALA LUMPUR: MMC Corp Bhd's wholly-owned Johor Port Bhd has supported Malaysia's export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in ISO tank containers to Shanghai, China from its port in Pasir Gudang, Johor.
In a statement today, Johor Port said the shipment was made on April 13 and marked the first export of Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) LNG in ISO tank containers from Johor to China.
The company said along with the shipment, it also provided the critical dangerous goods management and special cargo handling services to ensure the success of the maiden shipment, which had been safely delivered on April 23.
"Johor Port has direct calls to Intra-Asia destinations and is capable of managing dangerous goods as well as handling special cargo to cater for cargoes that do not come in a standard container.
"The maiden shipment further validates Johor Port's important role in strengthening Malaysia's position as an LNG ISO tank export hub," Johor Port chief executive officer Md Derick Basir said.
Johor Port said as the southern gateway multi-purpose port in Malaysia as well as being the world's single largest palm oil terminal, it was an important port for the oil and gas industry.
Johor Port said it would play an increasingly pivotal role as a driver of the energy commodity in the southern region and continue to support the growth of the LNG business in Malaysia.
Johor Port also provided marine services for the first LNG bunkering operations in Pasir Gudang Port Limit at its anchorage area last November.