Page 7 - MMC Ports Newsletter-2023_July-Sept_ISSUE

2023 JULY - SEPTEMBER ISSUE 7

PLANNING AHEAD

As the nation’s leading ports and companies looking to pioneer productivity, each port has engaged in progressive
plans to improve the machinery infrastructure at their premises for the benefit of all port users and customers.

Penang Port is currently planning on
the purchase and delivery of several
innovative new machines in the next
two years. For 2024, the port is
anticipated to receive four Empty
Handler units and a new Reach Stacker,
all of which serve to further improve the
throughput and precision of container
handling in an organised manner.
The port has also acquired four new
RTG Hybrid units for 2025, significantly
enhancing its loading performance,
streamlining operations and achieving
higher levels of efficiency and
sustainability in container handling
within the yard or block areas.
For PTP, three new Quay Cranes were the replacement of Quay Cranes with Tanjung Bruas Port currently has
delivered in late July 2023, and are newer models equipped with the latest future plans to purchase an additional
currently undergoing testing and components and systems. This upgrade Container Reach Stacker to further
commissioning before being handed was undertaken to improve the overall expand its container business on
over for operations by end September productivity of the Container Terminal. the newly developed open yard.
2023. These new units will replace the These enhancements are expected to Upon the implementation of the new
existing ones that have already been optimise the handling of containers and Reach Stacker, the port can now handle
sold off and will be removed from the cargo, leading to smoother operations up to 172 container slots / 600 TEUs
quay by Q4 2023. The three units will and a reduced number of accidents. at any given time.
further improve the efficiency and On the environmental front, Johor Port
productivity of operations, allowing PTP is actively exploring the transition from Kontena Nasional acquired 46 new
to enhance its services for its customers. using diesel-powered Terminal Tractors prime movers earlier this year. With this
Additionally, a contract for 35 new (TT) to adopting fully battery-powered recent acquisition, Kontena Nasional
e-RTGs was awarded in December 2022, TTs. This environmentally friendly aims to reduce its carbon footprint and
with delivery in batches starting from transition is planned for implementation promote environmentally responsible
Q2 2024. A tender for another 48 new during the next TT replacement cycle, transportation moving forward. These
RTG units is currently being floated, scheduled for 2026, with the objective efforts are in line with Kontena’s
with the award expected by Q4 2024. of significantly reducing the carbon mandate to contribute to cost savings,
footprint. environmental wellness and long-term
Meanwhile, Northport’s recent sustainability.
acquisition of 34 RTG units (including
11 e-RTGs) signifies a strategic move
toward enhancing the capacity and
competitive advantage of the Northport
terminal. This investment is also poised
to reduce operational costs, thereby
promoting greater operational efficiency
and cost-effectiveness in the long run.

Johor Port is directing its effort toward
replacing outdated equipment and
introducing advanced machinery to
boost operational capabilities. This
includes the potential inclusion of twin-lift
cranes in the future. A recent instance of
the port’s modernisation efforts involved