Westports proves doubters wrong

“This year looks pretty strong, and the second half of the year will continue to show strong volume growth. This is a sign that next year is looking good as well. Our business is very much dependent on the world market itself (and) we have seen some strengths being driven by the (recovery in the) US and the UK,” he said.

Westports, partly owned by Asia’s richest man, Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, is now the leading terminal operator in Port Klang with a market share of 69% of total container throughput and 79% of transhipment traffic in 2012.

The transhipment demand from various parts of the world is not confined to just between Asia and Europe, but also between Asia and the Middle East, Africa as well as Australia, said Ruben.