On 11 April 2025, Kuantan Port proudly celebrated a historic milestone with the launch of the Cold Chain Premium Shipping Route between Kuantan Port and Beibu Gulf Port. The launch ceremony took place at the Kuantan Port 1 container terminal. The ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests, including YB Tuan Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport of Malaysia; YB Dato’ Mohamad Nizar bin Dato’ Sri Mohamad Najib, Pahang State Exco for Investment, Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation; Mr. Lan Tianli, Chairman of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region; Mr. Liu Shengyou, Chairman of Beibu Gulf International Port Group (Beibu); Pn. Hasnita Binti Mohd Hanapiah, General Manager of Kuantan Port Authority; Mr Li Chaofei, General Manager of SITC Container Lines Nanning Co., Ltd.
This ceremony marks an important step forward in the growing collaboration under the Belt and Road Initiative. More than just a maiden voyage, the launch strengthens bilateral trade ties and enhances cold chain logistics across the region—ensuring faster, more reliable delivery of high-quality goods. It also highlights the rising roles of both Kuantan Port and Beibu Gulf Port as strategic gateways in ASEAN-China trade, helping to drive long-term economic growth for the East Coast and beyond.
