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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

31 August 2024 14 July

Johor Port Surpasses 100,000 TEUs in Record-Breaking Tanjung Bruas Port Welcomes RCL’s Pira Bhum on Maiden
Container Throughput for August 2024 Voyage
This game-changing figure of 102,324 TEUs makes it the highest Tanjung Bruas Port announced the maiden calls for Regional
ever monthly throughput in the port’s history, overtaking the Container Lines’ (RCL) Pira Bhum at the port. RCL is the second
previous record of 99,039 TEUs handled in 2019. feeder service provider after CMA CGM which connects
Tanjung Bruas Port to other regional ports in Southeast Asia.
This success is in line with the port’s robust growth through
the first eight months of the year, recording an impressive Measured at 122 metres in length, the Pira Bhum vessel arrived
throughput of 698,914 TEUs - an increase of 100,201 TEUs or at 10.10am and successfully unloaded a total of 94 TEUs empty
16.7% compared to the same period last year. Despite handling containers over the course of 11 hours, achieving approximately
an average of 1,700 external hauliers at Johor Port’s gates per eight boxes per hour per ship crane. Following this successful
day and the higher yard utilisation of up to 120% at times, there operation, RCL will be calling Tanjung Bruas Port fortnightly and
were no operational hiccups or bottlenecks at the gates. will increase the number of calls subject to future demand.
10 August
8 August PTP Sponsors and Participates in Laksamana Run 2024
Northport CEO Participates in 2024 CEO Master Class Sabah The Laksamana Run 2024 was an annual fundraising event
Northport’s CEO, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, participated organised by the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation.
in the 2024 CEO Master Class Sabah, held at the Sabah Among the participants were PTP employees passionate
International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. The event, about running and serving a good cause, who participated
which featured a series of insightful discussions and networking both physically and virtually. This sponsorship aligns perfectly
opportunities, brought together approximately 800 of Sabah’s with PTP’s commitment to driving the health, safety and
business leaders and entrepreneurs. environment (HSE) agenda, and contributes to the well-being
and development of people within neighbouring communities.
PTP Speaks on Green Practices in Action Webinar
Organised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Northport Organises Annual Northport Bowling Challenge
(CILT) and Women in Logistics and Transport (WiLAT), PTP Head 2024
of Sustainability Department, Ezuwan Ahmad passionately Northport hosted its 16th annual Northport Bowling Challenge
at Sunway Mega Lanes, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Centre.
discussed the port’s ongoing sustainability initiatives. Among The event drew the participation of 48 teams, showcasing the
the topics highlighted include PTP’s commitment to reducing its strong bonds between Northport and its business partners.
carbon footprint through innovative green technologies and the
importance of collaborative efforts within the industry to achieve
these environmental goals. Jul & Aug 2024
Northport Records Back-to-Back Success in Container and
1 July Conventional Cargo Handling
Northport Honoured as Strategic Partner of National Training Northport has reached new heights by setting back-to-back
Week 2024 monthly records in both its container and conventional cargo
In conjunction with the National Training Week (NTW) 2024, business segments in July and August 2024. Northport
Northport was honoured as one of the strategic partners of NTW achieved its highest-ever monthly container throughput,
2024. The certificate of appreciation was presented by the Prime handling 354,548 TEUs in July and 365,558 TEUs in August
Minister of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Anwar 2024. In the conventional cargo segment, Northport also
bin Ibrahim, to Northport’s CEO, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, achieved record-breaking performances, with monthly volumes
of 1,143,318 FWTs in July and 1,145,021 FWTs in August 2024.
during the NTW 2024 Summit at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. These milestones are a testament to the dedication and hard
work of TeamNorthport, marking their unwavering commitment
to driving Northport ever forward.