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ISKANDAR PUTERI, 30 September 2024 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has taken another significant step in its expansion plans by signing an agreement with Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co Ltd for the purchase of four new quay cranes.
These new cranes will sustain and increase PTP’s capacity, supporting its growth plan, adding to the port’s current fleet of 58 quay cranes.
The signing ceremony took place at PTP, where PTP’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Hardiman, and Sany’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Fu, inked and exchanged the agreement. The contract also included an option to purchase an additional four SPP quay cranes from Sany in the near future.
This agreement followed closely on the heels of PTP’s procurements of 11 quay cranes earlier this year to bolster operational capabilities, in which six cranes were also purchased from Sany in February 2024.
PTP’s Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, remarked that the procurement of these state-of-the-art cranes marks a pivotal moment in PTP’s continuous efforts to deliver premier port services, while reinforcing its standing as Malaysia’s leading transshipment hub and a key player in the regional maritime industry.
“These new cranes will significantly elevate and strengthen PTP’s handling capacity, enabling us to efficiently accommodate mega vessels, boost overall cargo throughput, and provide superior service levels to our customers, ensuring the smooth flow of trade,” he said.
Meanwhile, Hardiman highlighted that this acquisition forms an essential part of PTP’s broader strategy to modernise its equipment and maintain unparalleled operational efficiency.
“Their addition allows us to handle peak periods and heavy cargo volumes with greater efficiency, resulting in quicker vessel turnaround times and overall improved operations. This leads to smoother and more predictable outcomes for all stakeholders, while maintaining the highest safety standards.”
“This development signifies a major step forward in PTP’s steadfast dedication to prioritising both safety and customer satisfaction by providing shippers and consignees with more reliable and timely services through enhanced terminal efficiency and expanded capacity,” he said.
These new cranes are expected to arrive by early 2026.
PTP has set a remarkable new record in July 2024, handling 1,115,181 TEUs in a single month without experiencing any congestion. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks the port’s sustained performance of handling over one million TEUs for three consecutive months, beginning in May this year. Additionally, on 22 September 2024, PTP surpassed its own record with an impressive 14,036 quayside moves within a single 12-hour shift.
PTP has also been recognised as the 5th most efficient container port in the world, according to The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023. The port currently ranks 15th among the world’s top container ports in terms of volume throughput.
Photo Caption: PTP inks agreement with Sany to procure four units of SPP quay cranes. The agreement was signed by PTP’s Chief Executive Officer, Mark Hardiman, and Sany’s Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Fu.
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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.
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