Page 19 - MMC Ports Newsletter - 2023 JANUARY - MARCH_ISSUE

2023 JANUARY - MARCH ISSUE 19

PTP SPTS

Looking towards ensuring sustainable prosperity for the With the ramping up of operations at PETRONAS’
long term, PTP has launched the Sustainability Framework Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) since Q3 2022,
& Targets: “Together Towards a Sustainable Future” SPTS has taken the necessary measures to ensure that it
on February 2023 to embed environmental, social and is well prepared to handle the steady increase in cargo
governance (ESG) into its core business operations. volume produced by the plant for export. SPTS forecasts
This new framework mainly focused on improving strong and steady throughput growth throughout
decision-making and operational aspects of the port, FY2023 in the handling of containerised polymers and
establishing value for its stakeholders and driving sulphur cargoes.
appropriate risk management and mitigation measures
towards pressing issues. SPTS is also gearing up to be PETRONAS’ choice service
provider to handle project cargo shipments for the planned
expansion of PIC.
PENANG PORT

Penang Port’s outlook for 2023 and beyond is TANJUNG BRUAS PORT
positive with predictions of continued growth in the
coming months. This is driven by a number of factors, Tanjung Bruas Port is expected to increase its
including increasing trade volumes in the region, conventional and container volume with the resumption
growing demand for container shipping services, of coal shipment and the commencement of container
and ongoing investment in port infrastructure and feeder service to the port and Indonesia.
technology, all of which will attract new businesses
and investments to the port, furthering its prospects. Apart from that, Tanjung Bruas Port is in the midst of
Despite recurring challenges such as trade disruption, fulfilling its 2021-2026 port development which will see
Penang Port is targeted to handle approximately near the increase in space to handle additional volume for both
to 600,000 TEUs by 1 half of 2023. The growth is conventional and container cargo.
st
expected from Local Hinterland, New Businesses and
South Thailand market share.
As for conventional cargo sector, Penang Port KONTENA NASIONAL
foresees a growth of 14% in cargo handling for Q1
2023 compared to same period last year. This is an Kontena Nasional’s positive business outlook for 2023
encouraging sign and demonstrates the effectiveness reflects its commitment to innovation, modernisation,
of the port’s strategies to increase cargo volumes and meeting the unique needs of its customers.
and optimise its operations. Penang Port remains
committed to delivering efficient and reliable services To continue on this trajectory, Kontena Nasional’s
to its valued customers and partners, with aspirations to new ISO Tank Cleaning Depot in Pasir Gudang will
continue its pursuit of growth opportunities in the coming commence in April 2023, run in partnership with
quarters.
MMC Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMC Engineering) and
Aliran Ihsan Resources Berhad. The facility is capable
of cleaning up to 20 ISO tanks a day and is designed
NORTHPORT to be eco-friendly, ensuring hazardous discharges
are treated and managed in accordance with the
At Northport, conventional cargo volumes are expected Department of Environment’s regulations. This facility
to increase throughout the year, particularly in the is also designed with the capability to recycle all
breakbulk and Ro-Ro segments due to the resumption water collected, producing zero water wastage and
of Mega Projects by the Government and the growing promoting cost-effective operations.
demand for imported vehicles in East Malaysia.
Besides this, Kontena Nasional has also purchased
The impact of the global economy uncertainty has 46 new Prime Movers from Volvo and Scania,
resulted in lower container handling by Northport in further strengthening its commitment to delivering
early 2023, especially in the local cargo segment. high-quality logistics with a lowered carbon footprint.
However, the container volume is expected to bounce Other vehicles purchased include six new side
back and grow as a direct result of the anticipated
market recovery in China in Q2 2023. loaders to cater to specific market requirements;
and eight low-bed trailers enabling efficient and safe
transportation for Oil & Gas related-business to carry
JOHOR PORT heavy equipment, machinery, and other cargo across
the country.
Moving from its highest-ever Conventional throughput Additionally, construction of the new 100,000 sq ft
volume of 19,061,304 freight weight tonnes (FWTs) warehouse at Pandaraman, Port Klang, undertaken by
at the end of 2022, Johor Port strives to upkeep its MMC Engineering has commenced and is expected
upwards trajectory throughout 2023 through continuous to be completed by June 2024.
infrastructural upgrades and to be announced plans.
For the year, Johor Port’s conventional cargo is expected
to remain stable due to a continuous and sustainable flow
of diversified hinterland cargo to the Port.