PORT OF TANJUNG PELEPAS DEVELOPS NEW BERTH FOR EXPANSION

ISKANDAR PUTERI, 24 October 2025 –– Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, is set to develop a new berth, to be named Berth Zero, as part of its expansion plan.

The Berth Zero development was awarded to the joint venture of MMC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Antara Koh (M) Sdn. Bhd. (MMCE-AKSB JV) as an extension within PTP’s undeveloped land bank.

The project encompasses dredging, reclamation and the construction of a 360-metre berth along PTP’s linear wharf, equipped with four quay cranes and a yard fully prepared for electric rubber-tyred gantry (e-RTG) cranes.

PTP Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh stated, “PTP’s key expansion plan is centred on optimising our existing footprint, with the aim of increasing the terminal’s total handling capacity to approximately 16 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) over the next two and a half years.”

“Demand in the maritime and port industry is strong and continuously growing. Berth Zero marks the next capacity unlock. We do not stop where we are; we constantly seek room for growth to fulfil our customer-centric philosophy, supporting the growing needs of our valued customers, whether to meet their reliability goals or to enhance their competitiveness, while preparing to capture opportunities from the growing intra-ASEAN trade that is shaping the future market, and further strengthening Johor’s and Malaysia’s position in global trade flows,” he said.

Adding to the Chairman’s remarks, PTP Chief Executive Officer, Mark Hardiman commented, “This year, as we proudly celebrate PTP’s 25th Anniversary, formalising the Berth Zero development carries special significance. Berth Zero represents PTP’s next major expansion since the completion of Berths 13 and 14 in 2014. It marks the final phase of PTP’s current expansion plan, paving the way for the terminal to reach its total capacity target of approximately 16 million TEUs, supported by four new quay cranes expected to be commissioned by 2028.”

“Through strategic partnership and sustainable expansion, this initiative signifies a renewed focus on capacity building, future-proofs the port’s infrastructure and reinforces our position as a leading transshipment hub, reflecting our readiness to turn plans into action, collaboration into progress and vision into value for the future of PTP and Malaysia’s maritime ambitions,” he said.

MMC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (MMCE) Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Asroll Mansor said, “As part of MMC Group, MMCE is proud to work alongside PTP in realising its vision for Project Berth Zero. Over the years, MMCE has been instrumental in shaping PTP’s infrastructure growth, contributing our engineering expertise to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a leading maritime nation. This project reaffirms our commitment to engineering excellence, innovation and the highest standards of safety and quality that define MMC Group.”

Antara Koh (M) Sdn. Bhd. (AKSB) Managing Director, Dato’ Ir. Tay Yew Chong added, “AKSB is honoured to continue our 23-year partnership with MMCE, built on trust, technical expertise and shared values. Together under MMCE-AKSB JV, we remain committed to driving a strong safety culture where achieving zero lost-time injuries is not just a goal, but a shared responsibility and a mark of true project success.”

The signing ceremony saw Hardiman, Mohamad Asroll and Dato’ Ir. Tay ink and exchange the agreement at PTP’s premises.

The award followed a transparent and competitive tender process, with all qualified bidders evaluated on technical strength, safety performance and delivery capability in line with industry best practices.

PTP has recently been rated by Alphaliner as the world’s fastest-growing port at +15.4% in the first half of 2025, marking the highest growth rate among the Top 30 global ports under the research house’s ranking. PTP is also a key Asian hub under the Gemini Cooperation.

PTP accomplished remarkable operational milestones throughout this year, handling an average of around 1.1 million TEUs per month, even surpassing 1.2 million TEUs handled each month from April to June 2025 without congestion, and achieving more than 15,000 moves in a single 12-hour shift. These achievements demonstrate the terminal’s exceptional capability and operational excellence, reflecting the precision, discipline and synchronisation that drive PTP’s continued success.