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2024 JANUARY - MARCH ISSUE 23

ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION

Mangrove Planting Programme
Feb
24 Northport participated in the Mangrove Planting Programme at Taman Rekreasi Mangrove Point, Port Klang, organised by
Port Klang Authority (PKA). The event saw participation from Northport, Westports and Port Klang Free Zone in collaboration
with Selangor Maritime Gateway and the Selangor State Forestry Department. Activities commenced with a gotong-royong in
the mangrove swamp area, followed by the planting of 100 mangrove saplings around the cleaned area.

Jan-Feb Proof of Concept (POC)-EV Prime Mover
15-15 Northport recently completed a POC for Electric
Vehicle (EV) Prime Movers sourced from Terberg
Tractors Malaysia. This POC spanned from
15 January to 15 February 2024. The terminal has conducted
on-site familiarisation sessions and test drives for PM drivers
marking the pilot run phase of the POC. Throughout this
period, both the EV model PM502 and the diesel-powered
PM869 were deployed for operational purposes, allowing for a
comprehensive assessment of their performance and suitability
within the port environment.

Launch of Energy Conservation Campaign Engagement Session with the Malaysia Marine
Mar 2024 Jan Department and Overseas Consultants
01-31 Throughout this month-long initiative, Kontena 23 The session provided a platform to discuss the
Nasional is dedicated in reducing its carbon Sustainable Ship Waste Management project for ASEAN
footprint and fostering a sustainable mindset among countries. The goal of this project was to enhance cooperation
employees by taking steps to minimise the impacts of its within ASEAN for the management of ship waste to strengthen
logistics operations, paving the way for positive environmental environmental sustainability in the region.
value and long-term cost savings.