Prospect of setting up a private container depot in Port Klang for Malaysian Shipping Agencies Sdn Bhd / Alljefri Ismail

Congestion has been the main problem faced by- the container • terminal in Port Klang. With the growing number of container traffic, the problem becomes worsen and has an impact to the terminal efficiency. This study aims not only to reveal the alternative to reduce the congestion in the container terminal stacking yard but the prospect and opportunities of churning an extra income for MSA Sdn Bhd. The only alternative for reducing the number of containers in the terminal yard presently is by diverting the empty containers to the private container depot. It is a fact that operating a private container depot involve low capital investment and overhead expenses. But this service in other hand present a very promising revenue to the operators. Conclusively, this study will outlined the prospect of setting up a private container depot due to the growth of the container industry itself and with extra credit on the advantages that MSA Sdn Bhd has.