Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysian based MMC Group and Hague based APM Terminals created new milestone by becoming the first container terminal in Malaysia to surpass 11 million TEUs throughput volume in a year, further strengthened PTP’s position as one of the top 15 global ports.
The milestone was recorded on 25 December 2021 at approximately 10.00 am during the loading process at Maersk Amazon.
PTP subsequently registered a total volume of 11.2 million TEUs at end of 2021, representing an increase of 14% growth in its yearly volume as compared to 9.8 million TEUs in 2020.
The final volume figure was revealed by the Minister of Transport, YB Datuk Seri Ir Dr Wee Ka Siong, together with Menteri Besar of Johor, YAB Dato’ Ir Hasni Mohammad during an event organised by PTP today.
Also in attendance were YB Dato’ Salehuddin Haji Hassan, Johor State Financial Officer, YBhg Datuk Isham Ishak, Secretary General Ministry of Transport, YB Mohd Solihan Badri, Johor State Exco, YBrs Tuan Haji Rosnan Fathlal, Chairman of Johor Port Authority, Badrulhisyam Fauzi, Group Chief Financial Officer of MMC, member of PTP’s Board of Directors, Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer of PTP, Head of state and federal government departments and agencies, customers and many more.
PTP recorded a string of record-breaking terminal performance throughout 2021 including successfully logging in the first annualise volume throughput of 10 million TEUs in November, becoming the first port in Southeast Asia to welcome world’s largest container vessel, EVERGREEN EVER ACE and world’s first and largest Liquefied Natural Gas powered containership named CMA CGM Jacques Saade.
This momentous achievement demonstrates PTP’s strength and capability in delivering world class level of service amidst the current challenging business environment of today.
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