KUALA LUMPUR: Port of Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between the MMC Group and the Netherlands-based APM Terminals, signed an agreement with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co Ltd (ZPMC) to purchase five ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) Quay cranes.
PTP chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh expressed his confidence in the partnership, highlighting ZPMC’s well-established reputation in port equipment manufacturing.
He emphasised the strategic significance of the acquisition, stating that these advanced cranes represent a critical step in PTP’s ongoing commitment to delivering best-in-class capabilities and services to its customers and all other stakeholders.
“This latest investment in equipment emphasises PTP’s dedication to efficiently handle the rising volume of containerised cargo at its terminal, ultimately strengthening regional trade dynamics,” Che Khalib said in statement.
The agreement was formalised during a ceremony held at PTP, with PTP chief executive officer Mark Hardiman and ZPMC’s vice president Celilia Shen presiding over the signing.
Hardiman reiterated the importance of this purchase within PTP’s comprehensive equipment modernisation strategy.
“The acquisition of these five ULCV quay cranes symbolises a significant capacity expansion and upgrade of our equipment and facilities.
“This development marks a crucial advancement in PTP’s steadfast dedication to prioritising customer satisfaction by delivering enhanced capabilities and services.
“These technologically advanced machines will substantially augment PTP’s ability to enhance terminal efficiency and port-related activities, effectively managing the escalating volume of containerised cargo and facilitating swift and seamless regional trade while upholding the highest safety standards,” he said.
Hardiman said while PTP fortifies its operational capabilities, the port remains firmly committed to its sustainability goals.
He said the acquisition of these new cranes adheres to standards and guidelines that align with PTP’s adherence to the Paris Agreement and commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
He added that PTP’s ongoing efforts to achieve a targeted 45 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030 remain a critical aspect of its sustainability agenda.
Shen conveyed ZPMC’s appreciation for PTP’s trust and affirmed their commitment to the timely delivery of the equipment.
She expressed the company’s pride in partnering with PTP and emphasised ZPMC’s dedication to delivering innovative and reliable port equipment solutions.
ZPMC is China’s largest and the world’s largest manufacturer of cranes and large steel structures.
PTP is Malaysia’s busiest transhipment hub that can handle 13 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) annually.
The port delivers reliable, efficient, and advanced services to major shipping lines and box operators, providing shippers in Malaysia and abroad with extensive connectivity to the global market.
PTP is currently ranked 15th among the world’s top container ports in terms of throughput.
