Butterworth Deep Water Wharves | sea port, cargo terminal, free economic zone, free trade zone

Malaysia / Pulau Pinang / Butterworth /
 sea port, cargo terminal, free economic zone, free trade zone

The Butterworth Deep Water Wharves is a cargo terminal of the Port of Penang and a free commercial zone. Built in 1969 at a cost of RM60 million, the wharves are capable of handling 2.5 million tonnes of cargo each year.

In 1996, the wharves were designated a Free Commercial Zone (FCZ) by the Malaysian federal government. This allows for duty-free transhipment and break-bulk of raw materiel and finished goods.
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Coordinates:   5°23'19"N   100°22'7"E
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