The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has accelerated its transition towards greener terminal operations with the deployment of 52 electric prime movers (e-PMs), marking a major step in decarbonising Malaysia’s port and logistics industry while boosting operational efficiency.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the deployment signals a shift from pilot projects to full-scale electrification, with the fleet operating around the clock to support daily port activities.
The completed fleet, supplied by Terberg Tractors Malaysia, follows PTP’s introduction of its first 21 e-PMs in August, making it the first Malaysian port to adopt the technology.
“A complete fleet working this yard around the clock shows that the port has decided to change how it operates. That is the difference between a demonstration and a transition,” Loke said.
He stressed that sustainability must be embedded into port operations as Malaysia balances rising maritime trade volumes with the need to reduce carbon emissions.
Loke said PTP’s electrification initiative is complemented by artificial intelligence and Internet of Things technologies to optimise berth allocation, improve vehicle routing and minimise unnecessary idling.
With 96% of Malaysia’s trade transported by sea, he said decarbonisation is becoming increasingly critical to maintaining the country’s competitiveness as a global trading hub.
The government is also advancing its Green Bunkering Regulatory Roadmap, developed in collaboration with Australia, alongside the upcoming Malaysia Maritime Masterplan 2026-2040, which will prioritise decarbonisation, digitalisation and national fleet development.
Loke added that federal port legislation is undergoing modernisation, with the Malaysia Maritime Law Revision and Reform Committee targeting completion of its work by the end of 2026.
