The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia has inked a deal with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries for five ultra large container vessel (ULCV) quay cranes.
The port – a joint venture between the MMC Group and APM Terminals – has previously placed an order in February with Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries for six ULCV quay cranes.
The cranes are part of the port’s ambitions to increase capacity and modernise equipment. “The acquisition of these five ULCV quay cranes symbolises a significant capacity expansion and upgrade of our equipment and facilities,” said PTP chief executive, Mark Hardiman.
Hardiman added that the cranes would also improve efficiency and help the port in its goal of reducing emissions by 45% by 2030.
“While PTP fortifies its operational capabilities, we remain firmly committed to our 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 our commitment to environmentally responsible practices.”
PTP chair Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh said the cranes were part of the port’s commitment to delivering the best possible service to customers.
“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,” he said in a statement.
PTP is Malaysia’s busiest transshipment hub with a capacity to handle 13 million teu annually. The port is also ranked 15th among the world’s top container ports in throughput terms.
