Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has become the first container terminal in Malaysia to handle over 12.25 million TEUs in a single year for the year 2024.
This achievement surpassed PTP’s previous record of 11.2 million TEUs set in 2021.
The 12 millionth TEU was recorded at about 7.00 pm on 23 December 2024. Additionally, on 22 September 2024, PTP achieved an exceptional 14,036 quayside moves within a 12-hour shift.
In July 2024, PTP achieved its highest monthly milestone, handling 1.1 million TEUs.
These achievements are part of a sustained performance that has seen PTP handle over 1 million TEUs monthly for seven months since May 2024. In December 2024, PTP successfully implemented Kaleris’ Navis N4 4.0 container terminal operating system, a key upgrade to support future volume growth while maintaining operational excellence.
PTP is now ranked as the fifth most efficient container port in the world, according to the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2023 by The World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. PTP is also ranked 15th among the world’s top container ports in terms of volume throughput, as highlighted by Lloyd’s List.
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PTP Chairman, Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, expressed: “2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary. It is gratifying to witness how PTP has risen to the occasion, embracing challenges with courage and transforming them into opportunities for growth and innovation.”
“Our record-breaking performance underscores PTP’s indispensable role in global supply chains. This milestone is a testament to the dedication, resilience and hard work of the entire PTP team.
“By seamlessly handling such substantial container volumes, we have consistently delivered exceptional services to our valued customers and partners, contributing to Malaysia’s economic growth and reaffirming PTP’s position as one of the world’s most efficient and high-volume container terminals.”
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Echoing the Chairman’s sentiments, PTP Chief Executive Officer, Mark Hardiman, remarked: “Our goal is to sustain this momentum and achieve even greater milestones in 2025 and beyond.
“We have made extensive preparations for the future, focusing not only on port asset upgrades and infrastructure enhancements but also on advancing our environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, strengthening safety policies and driving our digitalisation strategies.
“These efforts ensure continuous improvements and expansions as we anticipate a significant increase in volume in the coming year.”
