PTP CONTINUES TO LEAD EFFORTS IN GREEN AGENDA BY PARTICIPATING IN THE REGIONAL CONFERENCE: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREEN SHIPPING IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
- 16 and 17 May 2023
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PTP CONTINUES TO LEAD EFFORTS IN GREEN AGENDA BY PARTICIPATING IN THE REGIONAL CONFERENCE: SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREEN SHIPPING IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
On 16 and 17 May 2023, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group participated in a Regional Conference: Seizing Opportunities for Green Shipping in Asia and the Pacific held in Manila, Philippines.
The event was co-organised by the Philippines through the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Danish Maritime Authority of Denmark, and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) aimed at providing a platform for sharing regional perspectives, emission reduction priorities and promoting green shipping in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
The conference was officiated by Arthur Tugade, Secretary of Transportation of the Philippines and featured a number of keynote speakers and panel discussions on a variety of topics related to green shipping. These topics included energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and the IMO’s GHG strategy.
During one of the Role of Green Port sessions held on 16 May 2023, Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer of PTP took centre stage by speaking on the topic Panel on Green Ports & Electrification of Ferries. Also in attendance during the event was Khairul Amalin Abd Rahman, Head of Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Sustainability of PTP.
Attended by over 200 delegates from across the maritime industry, the conference was a success and helped to raise awareness of the importance of green shipping to the ASEAN region as well as providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss and collaborate on ways to decarbonise the shipping industry.
PTP’s participation in this regional conference was part of the company’s continuous effort to come together and discuss the challenges and opportunities of the green transition of the shipping and port towards green agenda. This opportunity will also increase PTP brand awareness in the region as well as strengthen relationship between the companies and its relevant stakeholders.