KLANG: The congestion issue at Port Klang is expected to be fully resolved by mid-January 2021 as result of measures taken and facilitation by various government agencies.
In a statement, Port Klang Authority (PKA) chairman Datuk Chong Sin Woon said to increase the container yard’s operation efficiency, Westports had created additional yard space including reefer containers yard space with plug points which have been in operation since Dec 28,2020.
Also, PKA has instructed the consignees to expedite the process of picking up containers within 24 hours after the gate pass is issued, and all approvals from Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) and Department of Quarantine and Inspection Services Malaysia (MAQIS) are obtained, so that more reefer containers with hold status can be inspected and to avoid the terminal area from being used as storage.
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