Ports

Cyber Attack Forces Brief Shutdown at Malaysia's Tanjung Pelepas Port

A cyberattack forced Tanjung Pelepas Port in Malaysia to suspend terminal operations for several hours late Wednesday. AP Møller Maersk, which operates the facility through a joint venture with Malaysian conglomerate MMC, confirmed the incident. The company said affected systems have been restored and operations resumed progressively following the breach, though some vessels experienced delays. Port officials are working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the attack and strengthen defenses. The terminal confirmed that no unauthorized access to customer data resulted from the incident. Maersk is coordinating closely with the port to minimize disruption and restore normal supply chain flows, pledging to keep stakeholders informed as recovery efforts continue.