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2023 JULY - SEPTEMBER ISSUE 5

PROVIDING A STRATEGIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVANTAGE

MMC Ports strives to provide a unique, sustainable advantage with innovative machinery and equipment at
its respective premises. With the right equipment, these allow the ports to enhance productivity in all daily
operations, enabling service excellence at a reasonable cost while also minimising workplace risks and hazards.

NORTHPORT (MALAYSIA) PELABUHAN TANJUNG PELEPAS
BHD (NORTHPORT) SDN BHD (PTP)

Northport’s equipment includes state- PTP was among the earliest to implement the e-RTG units for their
of-the-art machinery with advanced digital yard operations, with the project’s inception in 2012 and subsequent
energy-saving electrical drives and control modification of the RTGs from fully diesel-powered to hybrid and
systems - intricately designed to meet currently fully electric. With over 140 units in a single shift, the
the unique requirements of modern port electrification of the RTGs is the best solution to reduce the port’s
terminals. Additionally, the prominent shift carbon footprint. All new RTG units from 2019 onwards are fully electric,
towards Electrified Rubber Tyred-Gantry whilst full diesel units still form less than 7% of the overall fleet.
(e-RTG) is an integral part of Northport’s
commitment to reduce its environmental Based on the latest figures from the conversion initiative, diesel
footprint. The use of e-RTG results in consumption was reduced by around 90% with the conversion of
zero carbon emissions during operations, RTG to e-RTG, proving the initiative’s huge overall contribution to
as it operates without an engine. meaningful carbon emission reductions.
This also ensures noiseless operations and
significantly minimises environmental impact
through improved energy efficiency and PENANG PORT SDN BHD (PENANG PORT)
power-saving, and reduces the need for
maintenance.
Penang Port has prioritised the use of electrical and hybrid
equipment to meet its operational needs and sustainability
agenda. Apart from the environmental aspects, the reduced diesel
JOHOR PORT BERHAD consumption of its hybrid equipment provides the port with cost
(JOHOR PORT) savings in times of rising fuel prices.

Johor Port Container Terminal is constantly Penang Port currently has 12 fully electrified Quay Gantry Cranes (QGC)
improving its services and increasing options in its fleet for its wharf loading and unloading operation. Penang Port
for logistics and connectivity. The terminal is also utilises 10 fully electrified Rail Mounted Gantry (RMGs) as part of its
dedicated to serving major shipping lines that yard equipment. Fully electrified QGCs and RMGs do not consume
make regular calls at the port, and it currently diesel and therefore do not emit carbon emissions, which positively
boasts an annual capacity of 1.45 million impacts the environment without sacrificing aspects of their performance.
twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).
As of now, seven of the port’s 33 RTGs are classified as hybrid RTGs,
Johor Port’s machinery is specially designed with all RTG purchases being hybrid moving forward. Hybrid RTGs
and categorised under the highest load- consume approximately half of the diesel required as compared to
bearing classification set by the European conventional diesel-powered RTGs. Looking ahead, Penang Port
Materials Handling Federation, reflecting will also be embarking on a Proof of Concept to convert existing
the high standards and requirements at diesel-powered RTGs into hybrid RTGs. This will be done by
the premises. Johor Port always ensures replacing the diesel engine of the RTG with a battery-powered motor.
fully dynamic movement capabilities of Upon success and implementation, this will have the added advantage
the cranes to suit various vessel types and of extending the useful life of the RTG whilst simultaneously reducing
sizes, which increases the design complexity fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
of the crane to operate securely and safely.

Johor Port is in the process of transitioning KONTENA NASIONAL BERHAD (KONTENA
to a battery-type power supply for its Rubber
Tyred Gantry (RTG) units, a move aimed at NASIONAL)
significantly reducing its carbon footprint.
Kontena Nasional utilises prime movers which are fuel-efficient with
CO emission reduction (Euro3), and have an additional safety feature
2
(Passenger Corner Camera) to support driver visibility of cyclists,
pedestrians and other road users on its sides. Kontena Nasional’s
investment in fuel-efficient Prime Movers results in substantial cost
savings over time, consuming less fuel and emitting fewer greenhouse
gases. In addition, Kontena Nasional utilises advanced telematics
systems that provide real-time data on Prime Mover performance,
route optimisation, and driver behaviour - subsequently leading to
improved fuel efficiency and safety.