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Making Waves:
Navigating The Latest Logistic Trends

For Greener, Greater Operations

Green Innovations, as well as the use of automated processes, remain a key priority in today’s maritime
landscape to reduce emissions, curb risks, and enhance efficiency during operations. With progress on
these fronts prioritised, all ports have actively implemented game-changing measures throughout the
past year.

NORTHPORT JOHOR PORT

Several ongoing green initiatives have been implemented Automation and green innovations are critical priorities for Johor
as part of Northport’s commitment towards sustainable port Port as part of its commitment to sustainability, operational
operations. Some notable ones include the acquisition of efficiency, and risk reduction. To this end, Johor Port has
Electrified Rubber Tyred Gantry (E-RTG) cranes to reduce implemented a series of environmental and digital innovations
carbon emissions, the establishment of Port Reception Facilities
for total waste management solutions to the berthing ships, and to galvanise the Port’s long-term sustainability and viability as a
the establishment of a dedicated Biomass Logistics Hub, all to responsible port, with recent examples being port community
cultivate sustainable practices and economic resilience within system integration and Multipurpose Terminal System upgrades.
the Port. Specifically, the Port’s key activities on this front include:
The recent digital technologies and implementations serve to • Gate Automation and Unmanned Weighbridge, Smart IoT and
enhance Northport’s capabilities, allowing operations to run AI-driven Infrastructure.
smoothly, improve response times and ultimately deliver better
outcomes. For instance, the Integrated Drone-Closed Circuit • Johor Port has expanded the solar PV system installed at its
Surveillance System enables real-time monitoring of terminal car park rooftop, and rainwater harvesting in its premises.
areas, and the Gate Access Control System improves security • Johor Port CCTV Surveillance Solution with Araani Fire Guard,
and efficiency at the gates while also allowing for paperless providing early detection of smoke and flames and real-time
and cashless port pass application, renewal and monitoring. alerts to security personnel at the PSSD command centre,
Additionally, the Northport Mobile App was implemented to
provide customers with reliable and real-time information. facilitating prompt assessment and decision-making without
the need for on-site presence.
• Rapid video review, tracking, facial and license plate recognition
PENANG PORT
under the BriefCam solution.
For better oversight and accuracy on its direction, Penang Port • Established MarineM, an advanced Marine Resource
recently finalised a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Management System that saves time, fuel, and emissions
baseline study to track its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, providing through optimised automated scheduling, real-time business
clear insights into emission sources by equipment and terminal and operational analytics, and digital vessel registration as well
location. In conjunction, Penang Port has also established a as port/pilotage service requests.
strong sustainability framework, offering a comprehensive
guide covering key Economic, Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) factors. Northport has procured E-RTGs, highlighting its
With these elements in mind, Penang Port has invested in strong commitment to promoting environmentally
greener, safer technologies. This is exemplified through the friendly port operations.
acquisition of four new hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG)
cranes from Mitsui E&S Co Ltd, Japan, which increases its fleet
to 11 hybrid RTGs out of 31 units. These RTGs are expected to
reduce fuel use by up to 50%, lowering both emissions and
cost. Penang Port has also recently switched to digital receipts
to reduce paper usage, in addition to its ongoing initiatives such
as the rooftop solar PV system installation at Butterworth Wharf
Container Terminal, which is on track to become operational in
2027.
Beyond sustainable considerations, Penang Port’s enhanced IT
infrastructure forms the backbone of its operational excellence,
with a robust digital ecosystem that offers unmatched speed,
accuracy, and transparency in all activities. The Port will galvanise
efficiency with a next-generation Terminal Operating System
(TOS) automation upgrades, seamless API connections with the
Penang Port Commission (PPC) for real-time data sharing, and
integration with PPC’s Vessel Tracking Management System for
precise vessel arrival/departure updates.