Kota Kinabalu: Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) hit a milestone after receiving its largest project cargo of 60 storage tanks for the SK Nexilis plant in Kota Kinabalu Industrial Park (KKIP) (pic).The tanks with a combined volume of 10,000 cubic meters and 500 tonnes in weight is the largest ever handled in the history of SBCP.
SK Nexilis, a copper foil producer for electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer SKC from South Korea has its first overseas production base in KKIP Industrial Complex here.
With proposed investments of approximately RM2.3 billion, the company is constructing a copper foil manufacturing facility with an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons.
The vessel carrying the project cargo arrived at SBCP on April 5, 2022, and operations to unload the massive shipment are currently ongoing. The tanks were shipped from Port of Masan, South Korea on March 28, 2022, by MV YU HE which has the capability to cater up to 3,103 in net tonnage.
Sabah Ports Sdn Bhd (SPSB) assembled a dedicated team to handle the unloading activity which had worked closely with SK Nexilis, government agencies and logistic providers to ensure SBCP is fully prepared for the massive delivery.
“SK Nexilis, a leader in copper foil production, has chosen KKIP to set up its first overseas production base and this is definitely a major success involving foreign direct investment for the State.
“SBCP has the expertise and capability to handle their massive plant materials and we are excited to be part of SK Nexilis’ journey in the State,“ said SPSB Managing Director Datuk Ng Kiat Min.
SBCP is a major container port for Sabah whereby 70 percent of the State’s containers pass through the port. SBCP is an integral part of Sapangar’s logistics and distribution chain and has continuously supported industries in Sabah by providing easy access to port facilities.
