BHIC upbeat on seaborne trade

BHIC chief executive officer Sharifuddin Md Zaini Al-Manaf said the group is optimistic in view of the increase in seaborne trade and marine leisure vessels’ traffic, a rebound in the aviation sector, as well as offshore exploration and production activities. (File pic shows Boustead's shipyard)

KUALA LUMPUR: Boustead Heavy Industries Corp Bhd (BHIC) sees better prospect in 2022 against a backdrop of improving and favourable economic conditions, the government’s commitment to safeguard national defence and security, as well as a strong order book.

In a statement yesterday, BHIC chief executive officer Sharifuddin Md Zaini Al-Manaf said the group is optimistic in view of the increase in seaborne trade and marine leisure vessels’ traffic, a rebound in the aviation sector, as well as offshore exploration and production activities.