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MMC PORTS’ NEWSLETTER
EXPANDING CAPABILITIES –
ENHANCING PORTS WITH
CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT
In line with MMC Ports’ long-term commitment to improving the
efficiency and productivity of their ports throughout Malaysia,
Johor Port, Penang Port and PTP have recently brought in a
number of cutting-edge port equipment, allowing for improved
capabilities and turnarounds.
SHIP TO SHORE
MITSUI RTG CRANES
(“STS”) QUAY CRANES
Penang Port purchased four hybrid Mitsui RTG, while Johor Port PTP has acquired four ULCV Quay
had welcomed four new diesel powered RTG units that are cranes, while Johor Port has
completely built from Japan. These RTG, fitted with the latest welcomed an additional unit of the
drive and control system, are dimensioned based on five STS Quay Crane. PTP’s cranes are
stacking height and six plus one (6+1) container wide. The designed with a lifting capacity of
purchase was initiated to improve the yard’s crane density per 65 tonnes, is 55.5 metres high,
block in anticipating better service delivery of vessel operation weighs 1,900 tonnes and are
and haulier pick-up requirement. capable of handling containers over
24-rows across ultra large container
vessels (“ULCV”), while Johor Port’s
STS crane has a lifting capacity of
40.6 tonnes and is capable of
FULLY ELECTRIC RTG CRANES servicing Post-Panamax size vessel
with outreach of 15 rows and
10 container high. The purchase was
PTP has acquired 10 new Fully Electric RTG Cranes. These initiated to increase the capacity
Electric RTG Cranes are battery-powered, crafted to ensure of the terminal with better crane
zero greenhouse emissions and higher energy efficiency. density deployment capability to
This purchase demonstrates PTP’s continued efforts toward a ensure better vessel productivity
sustainable and advanced environment. and faster turnaround time.
