GEORGE TOWN, March 5 -- The Penang Port Commission (PPC) anticipates strong growth in its port operations this year, following consistent upward trends recorded in 2024.

PPC chairman Datuk Yeoh Soon Hin said Penang Port had maintained a strong performance despite challenges such as the Red Sea Crisis and international geopolitical instability last year.

"Penang Port recorded a 0.77 per cent growth in cargo handling, with a total of 32.33 million freight weight tonnes handled in 2024," he said, adding that the port has seen consistent growth since 2021.

He noted a 31.18 per cent increase in vessel calls, with 4,653 ships docking at the port last year.

On ferry services, Yeoh said passenger numbers reached 2.87 million in 2024, boosted ...