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Exploring Cold-Chain Solutions

The Cold Chain Logistics industry is currently experiencing significant growth and transformation, driven
by evolving technologies, increased demand for perishable goods such as floriculture and chilled foods,
and growing eco-consciousness. With ports serving as critical nodes in the global cold chain network,
several MMC Port companies have ventured into integrating cold-chain logistics into their operations.

NORTHPORT PENANG PORT

Northport offers a dedicated chilled warehouse facility located To enhance its capabilities and capitalise on opportunities in
at D2, Northport Distripark Sdn Bhd (NDSB). The facility, which this expanding market, Penang Port is currently engaging and
consists of 20,000 sq.ft space, comprises eight chill rooms fully gauging demand with its key stakeholders, including shippers,
operated by the tenants, with the storage temperature for the logistics firms, freight forwarders, and relevant government
rooms maintained between -5°C to 25°C to ensure optimal agencies. Investing in new cold storage facilities will undoubtedly
freshness and product integrity. On top of that, the warehouse prepare ports for the expected rise in cold chain logistics,
is also equipped with key features including a Temperature fostering growth and innovation in this essential industry.
Recording Device, Temperature Monitoring System and Odour
Control System, all collectively ensuring that the storage PTP
environment is well-regulated at all times without the excessive
need for manual intervention.
Despite PTP’s limited cold chain footprint in the Pelepas Free
Zone, the Port is widely recognised for its strong handling of
refrigerated container (reefer) cargo. Especially given today’s
growing demand for cold-chain solutions, PTP is currently
expanding to more than 5,000 reefer points to position itself as
the leading port in terms of reefer capacity. PTP’s capabilities in
this segment are continuously reinforced through recent world-
class systems and digital implementations, listed as follows:
• Cold chain infrastructure expansion in its terminal yard
and integrated logistics zones, with temperature-controlled
container handling systems in place.
• Real-time cargo monitoring and digital visibility tools, aligned
with its Trade & Transportation domain. Proactive temperature
tracking is enabled through the Maersk Remote Container
Management system for any temperature deviations or system-
triggered alarms.
• Adoption of ESG-compliant refrigeration systems and
energy-efficient cold storage solutions, including the use of a
refrigerant recovery machine to safely extract high-GWP gases
such as R-134a and R-404A during reefer maintenance and
repair works.
JOHOR PORT

With cold-chain logistics on the upward trend, Johor Port plans
to implement critical infrastructure upgrades/enhancements in its
premises. Some of these measures include a dedicated reefer
monitoring system for real-time temperature and alarm triggers,
temperature-controlled warehouses subject to demand, and
Aerial view of North Butterworth Container energy systems such as Energy Monitoring System and Building
Terminal Management System to ensure uninterrupted power supply for
cold chain areas at all times.