PTP Continues to Boost Terminal Performance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic With Arrival of 4 Latest Quay Cranes

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a member of the MMC Group, has welcomed 4 new ship to shore (STS) quay cranes as it continues its drive to optimise services and capacity. The purchase of the Super Post Panamax cranes forms part of PTP’s Asset Management Strategy, which aims to improve the efficiency in the terminal, by increasing container handling capacity, capability and reliability, whilst meeting its safety standards.

The cranes have a lifting capacity of 65 tons, are 55.5m high, weigh 1,900 tons and are capable of handling containers over 24-rows across ultra large container vessels (ULVC).