Port of Penang
| Port of Penang Pelabuhan Pulau Pinang | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Location | Penang |
| Coordinates | 5°24′57″N 100°21′58″E / 5.4157°N 100.36603°E |
| UN/LOCODE | MYNTL |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1786 |
| Operated by | Penang Port Sdn Bhd |
| Owned by | Penang Port Commission |
| Type of harbour | coastal natural |
| No. of berths | 26 |
| Draft depth | 12.0 m. |
| Statistics | |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 32.2 million (2024) |
| Annual container volume | 1.4 million TEU (2024) |
| Website https://www.penangport.com.my/ | |
The Port of Penang is a deepwater seaport within the Malaysian state of Penang. It consists of terminals along the Penang Strait, including five in Seberang Perai and one in George Town. The Port of Penang was the third busiest harbour in Malaysia as of 2024, handling nearly 1.42 million TEUs of cargo, as well as the busiest port-of-call within the country for cruise shipping.
Established in 1786 with the founding of George Town as a free port by the British East India Company, the Port of Penang played a crucial role in Penang's economy, which largely depended on maritime trade. However, the free port status was revoked by the Malaysian federal government in 1969. The Port of Penang was then relocated to Seberang Perai in 1974 to facilitate the handling of larger container vessels. Today, the Port of Penang remains the main harbour and transshipment hub of northern Malaysia.