AzmiLaw - Understanding the US-China Transshipment Issues from a Malaysian Perspective

It is a known fact that Malaysia is famous for its ports and strategic location which undeniably attracts investors through import and export activities. It was reported back in 2021 that Port Klang operated efficiently by dealing with an average of 131 ships weekly and taking just 1.7 days to service each vessel which was considered a quick handling rate during the pandemic.

It would in turn not be a surprise why Malaysia has been an ideal location for transshipping activities which has been a growingly interesting concern entangled in trade wars, tariff and legal issues.

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