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THE Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor has hit a new throughput milestone, handling 1.269 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in May 2025, its third consecutive monthly record, underscoring its position as a leading transshipment hub in Asia.
The figure surpasses April’s record of 1.215 million TEUs and March’s 1.183 million TEUs, reflecting sustained growth momentum at Malaysia’s busiest container port.
PTP, a joint venture between MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, is marking its 25th anniversary this year with strong operational performance and renewed confidence in its role within global supply chains.
PTP chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh credited the port’s workforce for the achievement, noting it as a significant milestone despite global shipping challenges.
“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 said.
Che Khalib added that by efficiently managing such large cargo volumes, PTP continues to deliver high service levels to customers while supporting Malaysia’s economic growth.
Its CEO Mark Hardiman said the record was not just a testament to the port’s capabilities, but also to the trust of its global shipping partners.
“This milestone goes beyond a display of our ability to push limits; it reflects the strong and promising collaboration we have with our valued customers, including the newly established Gemini Cooperation between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd,” Hardiman said.
PTP serves as the main Asian hub for the Gemini Cooperation, a vessel-sharing alliance aimed at boosting service reliability and expanding global network coverage.
“At PTP, we are committed to maintaining consistently high productivity, even as volumes grow and demands intensify. This stability adds significant value for our customers. Ensuring schedule reliability remains at the heart of our service promise,” Hardiman said.
He added that PTP’s growth is supported by targeted investments in infrastructure and asset upgrades, aligned with the port’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, safety standards and digitalisation goals.
“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 people, technology and processes, with safety as our core value and customers at the centre of everything we do,” he said.
“As we celebrate 25 years of operations, these record-breaking milestones remind us of how far we’ve come — and how much more we can achieve together.”
Beyond monthly throughput gains, PTP has also recently recorded several major operational achievements — 178,679 quayside moves in a single week, 15,041 moves in a 12-hour shift, and 1,442 container moves in one hour — reinforcing its reputation for precision, efficiency and synchronised terminal operations. — TMR
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