JOHOR PORT INVESTS RM72.3 MILLION IN NEW CRANES TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
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JOHOR PORT INVESTS RM72.3 MILLION IN NEW CRANES TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
JOHOR PORT INVESTS RM72.3 MILLION IN NEW CRANES TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
PASIR GUDANG, 5 June 2025 – Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, marked a significant milestone in its ongoing transformation journey with the signing ceremony for the procurement of four (4) state-of-the-art Level Luffing cranes to be installed at its Conventional Terminal. The signing ceremony was held on 4 June 2025 at the Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru and was formalised by Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad and Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., the supplier of the new cranes.
Valued at RM72.3 million, this investment underlines Johor Port’s unwavering commitment to its customers. The new cranes with their improved lifting performance, increased reach and enhanced durability, are aimed at improving Berth productivity, reducing vessel turnaround time, and delivering a more seamless and efficient cargohandling experience.
“At Johor Port, everything we do begins and ends with our customers in mind,” said Md Derick. “This investment in new Level Luffing cranes is a clear demonstration of our commitment to meet the growing expectations of our diverse customer base. We are focused on enhancing productivity, increasing Operational efficiency and reinforcing our position as the Port of choice in the Southern region.”
As a Multipurpose Port capable of handling Container, Bulk, Break Bulk and Liquid cargo, Johor Port continues to implement strategic Capital Expenditure initiatives to expand its capabilities and infrastructure. The procurement of these Level Luffing cranes is part of a broader RM1 billion Capital Expenditure Enhancement Plan to modernise Johor Port’s facilities and support future growth.
Photo caption: Md Derick Basir, CEO of Johor Port Berhad, and Tony Tang, GM of Sany Marine Heavy Industry, formalising the signing ceremony for four new Level Luffing cranes. From left: Edwin Gerard, Chief Operating Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. and Mr. Alex Wang, Regional General Manager of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd
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MMC Corporation Berhad (“MMC”) is a leading utilities and infrastructure group with diversified businesses in Malaysia and abroad under four divisions, namely Ports and Logistics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering and Industrial Development. Its key businesses under the Ports and Logistics Division includes the port operations of Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd, Johor Port Berhad, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd, Penang Port Sdn Bhd, Tanjung Bruas Port Sdn Bhd and Kontena Nasional Berhad, a logistics provider. Internationally, MMC has presence in Saudi Arabia via Red Sea Gateway Terminal Company Limited, a container port terminal within the Jeddah Islamic Port.
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