PTP records 2.24m TEU in first half-year
EYEFORTRANSPORT - August 11, 2006
PTP chief executive officer, En Harun Hj Johari, said the increase
in container throughput was partly due to the integration of Maersk
& P&O Nedlloyd, which has brought about new services at
PTP, and the continuous growth by Evergreen Marine Corp. This has
also resulted in an increase in PTPs global connectivity to 70
weekly services throughout the world.
Harun said that the increase in connectivity will further enhance
PTPs position as a transhipment hub.
He said that development for phase 2 of the terminal expansion is
ongoing and according to schedule. Berth 9 is currently being
commissioned, whilst berth 10 will be ready by end of August 2006.
The completion of berths 9 & 10 will increase PTPs annual
handling capacity to 8 million TEU.
PTP has recently purchased eight super post panamax quay cranes,
three of which are currently being commissioned and will be
operational by end of the year; the remaining five are to be
delivered in stages next year. PTPs crane productivity stands at
average of 33 moves per hour, which is the highest in the region
and way above the industry average.
According to Harun, development of PTPs free zone is also
progressing well, and plans are currently in place to further
develop PTPs Free Zone land in tandem with the demand shown by
interested parties.
Harun remarked that shipping lines are already considering
alternative routes because most ports in the world constantly face
congestion and capacity constraints.
Harun pointed out that PTP has available excess capacity, and also
has the capacity and ability to handle the new breed of 10,000+ TEU
vessels.
