PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS ON RECORD-BREAKING MOMENTUM
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PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS ON RECORD-BREAKING MOMENTUM Third Straight Monthly Throughput Record: 1,269,389 TEUs
PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS ON RECORD-BREAKING MOMENTUM Third Straight Monthly Throughput Record: 1,269,389 TEUs
ISKANDAR PUTERI, 5 June 2025 – Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals set a new benchmark by handling 1,269,389 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single month for May 2025.
This achievement followed PTP’s previous monthly records of 1,183,759 TEUs in March and 1,215,751 TEUs in April this year, marking three consecutive monthly records. It reinforced PTP’s status as one of the leading transshipment hubs in Asia.
Expressing his gratitude, PTP Chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh stated, “My deepest appreciation goes to every individual and every team in PTP, as we set our third consecutive monthly volume record.”
“This latest milestone surpasses our April record by 53,000 TEUs. What a remarkable leap. With this momentum, we anticipate a robust year ahead,” he added, conveying his deep satisfaction with reaching this milestone despite the challenging global shipping environment.
“By seamlessly managing such substantial cargo volumes, we are consistently delivering exceptional service to our valued customers and partners, while contributing to Malaysia’s economic growth,” Tan Sri Che Khalib reiterated.
PTP Chief Executive Officer Mark Hardiman commented, “This milestone goes beyond a display of our ability to push limits; it reflects the strong and promising collaboration we have with every single one of our truly valued customers at this leading transshipment hub, including the newly established Gemini Cooperation between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.”
PTP serves as the key Asian hub within the Gemini Cooperation, playing a pivotal role in supporting the success of this global partnership.
“At PTP, we are committed to maintaining consistently high productivity, even as volumes grow and demands intensify, such as those from the Gemini Cooperation network. This stability adds significant value for our customers, and ensuring schedule reliability remains at the heart of our service commitment,” he added.
“PTP’s sustainable growth journey is demonstrated through our focused investments in asset upgrades and infrastructure enhancements. These initiatives are closely aligned with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, safety policies and digitalisation strategy. Such efforts have enabled PTP to navigate global challenges effectively while driving continuous improvement and expansion,” Hardiman continued.
“Our journey has not been without challenges, but these very challenges have shaped our resilience and determination. PTP’s success is anchored by our unwavering focus on our people, technology and processes, with safety as our core value and our customers at the heart of everything we do.”
“This year, as we proudly celebrate our 25th anniversary, these record-breaking milestones serve as a powerful reminder of how far we have come, and how much further we can go together,” said Hardiman.
He concluded by sharing his appreciation, stating, “None of this would be possible without the steadfast support of our customers, shareholders, and most importantly, our dedicated staff, who should take pride in their achievements.”
In addition to the monthly records, PTP also accomplished remarkable operational milestones in the past months, hitting 178,679 quayside moves in a single week, 15,041 moves within a 12-hour shift, and 1,442 moves completed in a single hour. These achievements underscored the port terminal’s exceptional capability and operational excellence, reflecting the precision, discipline and synchronisation that drive PTP’s continued success.
Photo caption: Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals set a new benchmark by handling 1,269,389 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in a single month for May 2025. This achievement followed PTP’s previous monthly records of 1,183,759 TEUs in March and 1,215,751 TEUs in April this year, marking three consecutive monthly records. It reinforced PTP’s status as one of the leading transshipment hubs in Asia.
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