PTP 1st container terminal in Malaysia to surpass 12m TEUs throughput

PORT of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first container terminal in Malaysia to handle over 12,253,309 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single year for the year 2024. 
 

This achievement surpassed PTP’s previous record of 11.2 million TEUs set in 2021, further solidifying PTP’s position as Malaysia’s leading and largest transhipment hub.

PTP chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh noted that 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary.
 

“It is gratifying to witness how PTP has risen to the occasion, embracing challenges with courage and transforming them into opportunities for growth and innovation. 

“Our record-breaking performance underscores PTP’s indispensable role in global supply chains. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, resilience and hard work of the entire PTP team,” he said in a statement. 

He added that by seamlessly handling such substantial container volumes, PTP has consistently delivered exceptional services to its customers and partners, contributing to Malaysia’s economic growth and reaffirming PTP’s position as one of the world’s most efficient and high-volume container terminals. 
 

 

PTP CEO Mark Hardiman said what is particularly rewarding about this achievement is PTP’s ability to maintain stable and strong productivity levels, even amid surging volumes.

“This stability is crucial and adds significant value for our customers. It has always been our commitment to help our customers achieve their schedule reliability, especially during a time of global supply chain disruptions, and we are proud to deliver this with no congestion.
 

“Our goal is to sustain this momentum and achieve even greater milestones in 2025 and beyond. We have made extensive preparations for the future, focusing not only on port asset upgrades and infrastructure enhancements, but also on advancing our environmental, social and governance agenda, strengthening safety policies and driving our digitalisation strategies,” he said. 

Hardiman added that these efforts ensure continuous improvements and expansions as the company anticipates significant increase in volume in the coming year. 

He noted that the journey has not been without its challenges, but these trials have strengthened PTP’s resilience and determination. 

“PTP’s success is rooted in our unwavering focus on our people, technology and processes, with safety as our core value and our customers at the heart of everything we do.
 

“As we embark on 2025, let us reflect on what we have achieved together. None of this would have been possible without the support of our customers, partners, shareholders, and very importantly, our dedicated staff, who should take pride in what they have achieved,” he added. 

The 12 millionth TEU was recorded at about 7pm on Dec 23, 2024, marking a defining moment in PTP’s history.

Other records broken by PTP in 2024 include its 14,036 quay-side moves within a single 12-hour shift on Sept 22, while in July, PTP achieved its highest monthly milestone, handling 1,115,181 TEUs. 

The company said these achievements are part of a sustained performance that saw PTP handle over one million TEUs per month for seven months from May 2024. 

In December last year, PTP implemented Kaleris’ Navis N4 4.0 container terminal operating system, a key upgrade to support future volume growth while maintaining operational excellence. 

PTP is now ranked as the fifth most efficient container port in the world, according to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023 by The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. 

PTP is also ranked 15th among the world’s top container ports in terms of volume throughput, as highlighted by Lloyd’s List. — TMR