The project is located right at the doorstep of the international shipping lanes of the straits of Malacca and Singapore, is adjacent to the Malaysia-Singapore Second Crossing. Sheltered with natural harbour conditions with access to deep natural waters, PTP offers approximately 2,000 acres of land for port-related industries. PTP's strategic location also offers major shipping lines an ideal hub for transhipment. Therefore, it is all set to become the latest southern gateway to Johor's new industrial growth centre, and the pride of the nation.

PTP: A Winning Collaboration

On 24 March 1995, The Government of Malaysia, Johor Port Authority and Seaport Terminal (Johor) Sdn Bhd (Seaport) signed a privatisation agreement to develop the port. Under the "Build, Operate, and Transfer" concept, Seaport was granted the authority to plan, design and construct this new port to meet the projected demands of port users. On the same date, Seaport - which owns PTP and Johor Port in Pasir Gudang - novated it's rights and obligations under the Privatisation Agreement to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd.

Five Dynamic Phases, One Full Service Port

The port will be developed in five phases in accordance with the Port's Master Plan. Upon completion, PTP is envisaged to be a multipurpose port with facilities for containers, dry bulk and liquid bulk cargo.

Container Facilities with Maximum Flexibility

Phase 1 will be equipped with a range of comprehensive state-of-the-art port facilities. The port will have 6 container berths, each measuring 360 meters in length, giving a total of 2.16 kilometers of linear quayside. The container yard will be equipped with 18 quayside Gantry Cranes, 58 Rubber Tyred Gantry Cranes. Together with 300 prime movers and trailers for the purpose of container movements within the port as well as for container freight station operations.

Linking The World Through Information Technology

Upon completion of Phase 1,PTP will be a fully-computerised free zone port with comprehensive management information and maintenance systems. The port will be linked on-line to all relevant agencies and other port users to ensure fast, reliable and efficient service.

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas. All set to become the maritime haven of the 21st century.