Port Of Tanjung Pelepas Commissions Malaysia’s First Electric Prime Mover Fleet
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, is the first port in Malaysia to commission and operate electric prime movers (e-PMs), reinforcing its leadership in sustainable port operations and marking another significant milestone in the nation’s maritime decarbonisation journey. The first 21 e-PMs, delivered by Terberg ...
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) has commissioned Malaysia's first electric prime mover (e-PM) fleet, marking a significant milestone in the nation's maritime decarbonisation journey and reinforcing the port's leadership in sustainable operations. The 21 e-PMs, delivered by Terberg Tractors Malaysia (TTM), began operating on August 11, 2026, to support horizontal container movement within the terminal.
This marks the first operational rollout of PTP's e-PM fleet, which will collectively strengthen the port's sustainability ambitions, operational efficiency, and commitment to greener terminal operations. The first procurement agreement for 52 e-PMs was signed between PTP and TTM in December 2025. The remaining 31 e-PMs are scheduled for delivery in batches until the end of September 2026, further expanding the port's electric fleet and advancing its decarbonisation agenda.
Malaysia's Minister of Transport praised the achievement, noting that the port is now the first in Malaysia to introduce e-PMs and is keeping pace with global developments in electrification. PTP's CEO, Mark Hardiman, highlighted that these new assets advance sustainability ambitions and form part of the port's long-term expansion programme, increasing handling capacity to 16.3 million TEUs annually by 2029.
The successful commissioning of the e-PMs demonstrates Malaysia's engineering and manufacturing capability, supporting world-class port operations.
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