PTP INKS AGREEMENT WITH MITSUI E&S MACHINERY CO., LTD. TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
- 22 November 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PTP INKS AGREEMENT WITH MITSUI E&S MACHINERY CO., LTD. TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND PRODUCTIVITY
On 22 November 2022, Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas Sdn Bhd (PTP), a member of MMC Group, signed a contract with Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. to purchase 35 units of Electrified Rubber Tyred Gantry (e-RTG) cranes.
Held at PTP’s Board Room in Wisma A, the contract was signed between Teruyuki Yamashita, Executive Officer Mitsui E&S Machinery Co., Ltd. and Marco Neelsen, Chief Executive Officer of PTP. The ceremony was attended by Mitsui representatives Mr. Akihiro Isezaki, Export Sales Section Chief and Mr. Kazuki Inada, Cranes & Systems Sales Dept. For IT Portlink Sdn Bhd, Mr. Yeo Peng Leng, Managing Director and Mr. Yeo Wee Tern, Business Development Manager were present. Mr. Arjan Weerstand, Head of Project Integration Division and Ts. Dr. Irwana Abd Malek, Head of Supply Chain Division completed the audience on behalf of PTP.
With an expected delivery of the units in Q2, 2025, the 35 e-RTGs will supplement PTP’s RTG fleet and expand its operational capacity. Both parties conveyed their interest in establishing a long-term partnership, which will cover equipment purchases, inventory management and after sales services.
The purchase not only forms part of PTP’s Asset Management Strategy, which aims to optimize its asset-base, utilize the latest technologies and increase the terminal’s efficiency, reliability, and safety standard, it is also in line with PTP’s ESG commitment of zero carbon emission by ensuring that all RTGs operating at PTP are electrified.