Six quay cranes support Malaysian upgrade

A joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals, the port is Malaysia’s busiest transshipment hub with the capacity to handle 13 million teu annually.

“This acquisition of six ULCV quay cranes represents a pivotal step forward in our commitment to providing top-tier capabilities and services to our valued customers,” said PTP’s chair, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh.

“These technologically advanced cranes will significantly enhance our ability to efficiently handle the ever-growing volume of containerised cargo, ensuring swift and seamless trade within the region.”

PTP’s chief executive, Mark Hardiman, said that the cranes were part of wider plans to modernise, with a focus on expanding capacity and improving efficiency. “Beyond boosting capacity, PTP also sees the purchase of these new ULCV quay cranes as an opportunity to advance its sustainability goals,” he said.

“These cranes are expected to contribute to a 45% emissions reduction by 2030, supporting PTP’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and efficient operations.

“The ULCV quay cranes, boasting a lifting capacity of 65 tonnes each, will be specifically designed to handle the latest generation of ultra large container vessels.”

PTP is currently ranked 15th among the world top container ports. SANY Heavy Industry is China’s largest and the world’s third-largest engineering machinery manufacturer.