Loke urges Malaysian ports to speed up green transition with electric terminal trucks

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has called on Malaysian port operators to accelerate their decarbonisation efforts by adopting electric terminal trucks (e-prime movers) for port operations, aligning with Malaysia’s commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). The minister noted that the use of electric-powered machinery, such as e-prime movers implemented by the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), is in line with the global shipping industry’s transition towards alternative fuels like methanol, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and ammonia.

While Loke expressed confidence that other port operators would follow suit, he acknowledged that the decision rests with the port operators due to the investment and new assets required. The Transport Ministry is committed to establishing policies and regulatory frameworks to support green initiatives and is collaborating with the Australian government to formulate regulations for the supply of green fuel and standard operating procedures at ports.

Loke also highlighted the consolidation of PTP and Pasir Gudang Port under the 'Johor Port' brand, which has helped the combined port operations achieve a ranking of 11th among the world’s busiest ports, processing over 14 million containers annually.

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