June 2002

Westport became the only port service and one of the youngest brands to receive recognition as a Superbrand; joining an honour roll of some 80 Malaysian and foreign brands at a prestigious award presentation ceremony on 9 May 2002.

The port was awarded Superbrand status by the Malaysian Superbrands Council based on a set selection criteria of market dominance, longevity, goodwill, customer loyalty, and overall market acceptance.

Its rise as a Superbrand since its inception in 1994 can be attributed to the leading role it plays in raising public awareness and changing customer perceptions of Malaysian ports

The Superbrand award is the latest in a long list of achievements garnered by Westport. The port holds the distinction of being the first Malaysian port to achieve 1.0 million TEUs in 365 days. It was recognized at the Asian Freight Industry Awards as a Top 10 Container Terminal in 1998 (9th position) and again in 1999 (6th position). Westport was also nominated for the Best Emerging Terminal by Lloyd's List Maritime Awards for two consecutive years. In the year 2000, Westport was awarded the FIABCI Award of Distinction for Best Public Sector Development. In the year 2000, the groundbreaking "Westport-Port of The New Millennium" television commercial took the Silver at the International Film and Video Festival in Chicago

Westport is Malaysia's first integrated port with dedicated terminals to handle a variety of cargo from containers and vehicles, to bulk cargo like break bulk, dry bulk and liquid bulk. Fastport Services in place ensure zero waiting time for berths, customs clearance, and fast turnaround times.

Today, the port enjoys worldwide connectivity with every major port in the world. It is served by direct calls mounted by an international list of blue-chip main line operators, complemented by an extensive feeder network with Asean ports and ports in the Indian sub continent.

In mid 2000, Westport formed a strategic alliance with Hutchison Port Holdings, the world's largest independently owned port operator. This partnership has given Westport access to technology, IT systems and productivity ratios with other Hutchison ports around the world like Hong Kong, in mainland China, Rotterdam, the United Kingdom, in Asean and the Caribbean.