Nestlé Malaysia and MTT Shipping Strengthen Logistics Relationship with Deployment of Container Vessel

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Advancing responsible supply chain connectivity and delivery efficiency across Malaysia and ASEAN

Port Klang, February 13, 2026 - Nestlé Malaysia and MTT Shipping (MTTS) held a ship blessing ceremony for MTTS’s container vessel, MTT Bintangor, at Westports, Pulau Indah, Port Klang. The ceremony reflects a long-standing logistics relationship, with Nestlé cargo being carried on MTTS vessels through an appointed freight forwarder for close to a decade. As established Malaysian industry players, Nestlé Malaysia and MTTS reflect shared priorities including supply reliability, operational resilience, regional connectivity, as well as sustainability. The event underscores the importance of strategic industry relationships in strengthening Malaysia’s domestic and regional supply chain ecosystems. 

MTT Bintangor plays an important role in supporting the efficient movement of Nestlé goods across key domestic and ASEAN trade routes, ensuring consistent availability of essential food and beverage products. As Malaysia’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, Nestlé Malaysia has a significant operational and commercial presence in East Malaysia. The company also exports its Halal-certified, made-in-Malaysia products across the region, with ASEAN markets accounting for around one third of total export sales. Through this relationship with one of Malaysia’s largest domestic shipping lines, Nestlé is now even better positioned to respond to shifting market demands, shorten delivery lead times, and enhance service reliability, particularly to Sabah and Sarawak, where supply chain robustness remains critical.

Mr Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, said, “MTT Bintangor plays an important role in enhancing the robustness and flexibility of our supply chain, supporting our ability to serve consumers consistently across Malaysia, including East Malaysia, while strengthening regional connectivity. Our relationship with MTTS reflects a shared focus on operational excellence, long-term resilience and sustainable growth in logistics.”

Dato' Seri Kenny Ong, Group Executive Chairman of MTTS commented, “MTT Bintangor reflects our commitment to sustainable maritime operations and operational excellence, supported by modern, fuel-efficient technology. It also highlights the importance of long-standing relationships with customers such as Nestlé, and creating value propositions for all our stakeholders as we work together to support reliable and resilient supply chain operations.”

A blessing ceremony was held to mark the deployment of MTT Bintangor, led by the vessel’s appointed Godmother. The symbolic flower-blessing ritual, conducted on the ship’s deck, signified hopes for good fortune, safe passage, and smooth operations throughout the vessel’s service. The event was attended by representatives from Nestlé Malaysia and MTT Shipping.

With a capacity of 1,836 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), MTT Bintangor supports MTTS’s domestic and regional services and contributes to resilient supply chain operations. The vessel is equipped to support the carriage of temperature-sensitive cargo, which is particularly important for Nestlé’s Ice Cream and Confectionery products, where temperature control and delivery efficiency are critical.

Sustainability is also a shared priority between Nestlé Malaysia and MTTS. Nestlé is steadily advancing its Net Zero roadmap and ESG goals, while MTTS is aligning its operations with long-term carbon reduction objectives towards carbon neutrality by 2050, alongside ongoing initiatives to improve fleet efficiency. Together, these efforts contribute to more responsible and future-ready logistics, further supporting Nestlé Malaysia’s ongoing investments to strengthen its end-to-end logistics infrastructure. 

About Nestlé Malaysia: Nourishing Malaysians for Over a Century

Since 1912, Nestlé has been dedicated to nourishing Malaysians and building their trust through our high-quality brands and products. We contribute to food security as well as to the health and well-being of the Rakyat through our trusted brands and a long-term commitment to Malaysia in the form of investments, employment, and various initiatives that uplift local communities. Today, we operate six factories, employing over 5,000 Malaysians, and we are the Halal Centre of Excellence for Nestlé globally. We are committed to providing halal, nutritious, and high-quality products with sustainability at the heart of our business practices - Made in Malaysia, by Malaysians, for all Malaysians.

As the world's largest food and beverage manufacturer, with our headquarters based in Switzerland, Nestlé operates in over 180 countries. With a workforce of over 270,000 dedicated employees, we are driven by our purpose to unlock the power of food, enhancing the quality of life for everyone, both today and for future generations. Our commitment to nutrition, health, and wellness guides our performance, ensuring we deliver on our promise of GOOD FOOD, GOOD LIFE.

To discover more about our century-long journey of nourishing Malaysians, please visit our website at https://www.nestle.com.my/ask-nestle/we-are-nestle.

About MTT Shipping: Malaysia’s Leading Container Liner Operator

MTTS is principally engaged in the provision of container liner shipping services, vessel chartering and container storage and container related services. With more than a decade of proven track record and expertise, the Group is Malaysia’s leading container liner operator based on its market share of domestic cabotage volume from Peninsular Malaysia to East Malaysia and Brunei in 2024 and the six months ended 30 June 2025. It owns the largest and youngest fleet of Malaysian-flagged containerships, comprising 26 vessels as at 1 September 2025, serving both domestic and regional routes. The fleet connects key ports in Malaysia and in countries such as Brunei, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore. Additionally, the Group also provides container storage and container related services through its four container depots across Peninsular Malaysia and one in East Malaysia.

For more information, please visit https://www.mttshipping.com.my.

For more information, please contact:

Shaheen Zaffar
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
Tel: (+603) 7965 6456
E-mail: [email protected] 

Nik Wardah or Yasmin Kadir 
acorn communications 
Tel: (+603) 7958 8348 
E-mail: [email protected]

For more information on MTT Shipping, please contact: 

Clarice Ong 
MTT Shipping 
E-mail: [email protected]

Jason Chiew 
Imej Jiwa Communications Sdn Bhd 
E-maill: [email protected]