INTRODUCTION
Teluk Ewa Jetty is located on 45 acres of land at the northern coast of Langkawi island. The jetty was built in November 1982 and commenced its operations in September 1984. The length of the wharf is 330 metres whilst the length of the sub-jetty is 150 metres. An additional berth with a length of 157 metres was built in 1993 to accommodate the increasing amount of cargo.
Teluk Ewa Jetty is mainly used for transporting raw materials and parts for the cement plant in Teluk Ewa as well as for exporting cement.
PPC was appointed as Port Authority as well as Regulatory Authority for Teluk Ewa Jetty in Langkawi commencing 1 January 1999 through a Ministerial Order.
FUNCTIONS OF PENANG PORT COMMISSION (TELUK EWA)
As a Port Authority and Regulatory Authority, the functions of PPC (Teluk Ewa) are as follows:-
- Exercising powers, functions and responsibilities pertaining to:-
- Utilisation of port facilities
- Management of port facilities and services
- Setting performance standards of the port facilities
- Enforcement
- Collection of harbour dues
- Conservation of approach channel to the port
- Licensing and administration
Contact No:
Phone: +604-959 4311
Fax : +604-959 2311
PORT OPERATOR
Kedah Cement Jetty Sdn Bhd
Pelabuhan Teluk Ewa
Mukim Ayer Hangat
Teluk Ewa
07000 Langkawi, Kedah
Tel: 04-959 4600
Fax: 04-959 4598