Abstract:
These researches are about the perception of Penang Port on implementation of
Foldable Container. Foldable container is a new and advanced technology that
has been introduced in the shipping industry. It is a sophisticated and
convenient technology in which it can be folded when not in use and opened
when used. Therefore, the foldable container can attract commercial attention
where the foldable container can meet the technical and logistic requirements
have been requested by the user. The implementing of these new technologies
such as Foldable Container can further increase productivity in ports. This
research is to investigate the perception towards implement this new technology
to replace the existing technology. The finding is supported by survey, using
questionnaires to get the data. The respondent from stafff’s at Penang Port.
Based on studies that have been carried out by the researcher, there are many
positive feedback received on the use of foldable containers. Hence, it is a new
and technologically advanced initiative to be used today. Furthermore, these
researches also suggest that hope this new technologies such as Foldable
Containers can be implemented in industrial ports at Malaysia. Especially for
ports that operate container services such as Penang Port. Additionally, by
implement this new technology in ports at Malaysia to ensure the development
of our country's standing with other countries.
