PENANG PORT SDN BHD INVESTS IN STATE-OF-THEART KALMAR CONTAINER HANDLERS TO DRIVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND SERVICE ENHANCEMENT
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BUTTERWORTH, 26 July 2024 – Penang Port Sdn Bhd (Penang Port) today announced a significant investment in a new fleet of Kalmar container handlers, marking a major step forward in optimising its operations and improving service delivery. The new fleet comprises four Empty Container Handlers and one Reach Stacker. Renowned for their reliability and extensive experience in mobile machinery, Kalmar container handlers are set to revolutionise Penang Port’s operations.
The Empty Container Handlers will be deployed to handle empty containers, marking the first time Penang Port will fully insource this operation using its own manpower and equipment. This strategic move aims to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The Reach Stacker, equipped with a container weighing system, will be utilised for the first time in Penang Port’s container weighing operations. This new service is expected to generate additional revenue for the company while improving overall operational efficiency.
The handover ceremony took place at North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT) with the attendance of key stakeholders, including Pan Chee Seng, Chief Executive Officer of MACH1 Group and Teo Yew Boon, Vice President of Kalmar AMEA Region.
The new Kalmar container handlers represent the latest in port equipment technology, designed to enhance efficiency, reduce cost & streamline the operations. This investment aligns with Penang Port’s commitment to operational excellence and providing exceptional service to its customers.
“We are excited to introduce these new Kalmar container handlers to our fleet,” said Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan, Chief Executive Officer of Penang Port.
“This investment underscores our dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry and delivering efficient, reliable port services,” added Dato’ Sasedharan.
The acquisition of the Kalmar container handlers is expected to streamline internal processes and significantly improve efficiency and enhance our port operations competitiveness. Penang Port expresses its gratitude to Kalmar and MACH1 for their collaboration in making this project a reality.
Photo caption: (From left) Pan Chee Seng, Chief Executive Officer of Mach1, Teo Yew Boon, Vice President of Kalmar AMEA Region and Dato’ Sasedharan Vasudevan, Chief Executive Officer of Penang Port Sdn Bhd during the Handover of Kalmar Container Handlers
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Kontena Nasional Berhad (KNB) is Malaysia’s premier logistics company with 50 years of experience in logistics operations. KNB began operations in 1971 when containerisation was introduced to the country.
Since its inception, it has expanded its business from just container haulage to international freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, supply chain solutions, cold chain solution and Halal logistics.
Today, KNB is one of Malaysia’s largest one-stop logistics companies providing comprehensive logistics solutions customised to customer’s requirements.
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ABOUT MMC CORPORATION BERHAD
MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
Under the Energy and Utilities Division, Malakoff Corporation Berhad is the largest Independent Power Producer in Malaysia and its subsidiary, Alam Flora Sdn Bhd is one of the leading environmental management companies in the country. Under Gas Malaysia Berhad, MMC is the supplier of reticulated natural gas in Peninsular Malaysia operating and maintaining 2,600 kilometres of Natural Gas Distribution System network. Through Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad, MMC provides full-fledge water services using high technology treatment in Malaysia.
MMC’s Engineering Division has played a leading role on the elevated section as well as the main contractor for the underground work package for the 51-kilometre Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (“KVMRT”) Kajang Line including 9.5 kilometres underground works. Currently, MMC is the main turnkey contractor for the entire 52.2 kilometres KVMRT Putrajaya Line. MMC has also successfully completed the 329-kilometre Ipoh-Padang Besar Electrified Double Tracking Project as well as the innovative Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (“SMART”) motorway, the first of its kind, dual-purpose tunnel in the world.
MMC is currently in the final stage of completing the Langat Centralised Sewerage Treatment Plant which will serve 920,000 Population Equivalent and Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant which will supply 1,130 million litres of treated water per day.
MMC’s Industrial Development Division develops and manages approximately 5,000 acres of industrial developments namely Senai Airport City (“SAC”) and Tanjung Bin Industrial Park (“TBIP”) in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor and Northern Technocity (“NTC”) in Kulim Kedah. The SAC, TBIP and NTC developments come under the ambit of MMC’s Industrial Development Division, operating under three companies namely Senai Airport City Sdn Bhd, Seaport Worldwide Sdn Bhd and Northern Technocity Sdn Bhd.
In other business, through Senai Airport Terminal Services Sdn Bhd, MMC is the operator of Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru – the southern aviation hub and an important gateway to Iskandar Malaysia and Kerteh Airport in Terengganu.
Enquiries
Please log on to www.mmc.com.my or call:
Nor Sazlenna Johan, Executive Corporate Communications, Kontena Nasional Berhad, tel: +6018 201 2286 / +603 7876 1933, email: noor.sazlenna@kn.com.my
Azlina Ashar, Head of Group Corporate Communications, MMC Corporation Berhad, tel: +6019 6688 990 / +603 2071 1124, email: azlina.ashar@mmc.com.my
