In 1974, the Port of Penang moved its cargo and container operations from George Town on Penang Island to Butterworth.
Currently the most important harbour within northern Malaysia, the Port of Penang now operates four facilities within Butterworth.

North Butterworth Container Terminal
Butterworth Wharves
Vegetable oil tanker pier
Bagan Dalam Dockyard
Rapid Ferry is a shuttle ferry service that links Butterworth with George Town.
The oldest ferry service in Malaysia commenced operations in 1894, and to this day, serves as a convenient mode of transportation across the Penang Strait for the residents of Butterworth.
At present, six ferries ply the Penang Strait between the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth and George Town daily.
In 1974, the Port of Penang moved its cargo and container operations from George Town on Penang Island to Butterworth. Currently the most important harbour within northern Malaysia, the Port of Penang now operates four facilities within Butterworth. 
North Butterworth Container Terminal
Butterworth Wharves
Vegetable oil tanker pier
Bagan Dalam Dockyard
Rapid Ferry is a shuttle ferry service that links Butterworth with George Town. The oldest ferry service in Malaysia commenced operations in 1894, and to this day, serves as a convenient mode of transportation across the Penang Strait for the residents of Butterworth. At present, six ferries ply the Penang Strait between the Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in Butterworth and George Town daily.
Butterworth, Seberang Perai