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

Transport Minister Anthony Loke has urged Malaysian port operators to expedite decarbonization efforts, such as utilizing electric terminal trucks, in line with the nation's net-zero carbon emissions goal by 2050.

During the launch of an electric truck fleet at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), he highlighted the importance of greener port operations to remain competitive globally, while noting the need for supporting infrastructure.

The Transport Ministry is committed to regulatory support for green initiatives, and the consolidation of PTP and Pasir Gudang Port has enhanced Johor's port ranking to 11th globally, boosting economic prospects.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Oct 8 — Domestic port operators have been urged to accelerate their decarbonisation initiatives, including the adoption of electric terminal trucks (e-prime movers) for port operations, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

He said the shift towards greener practices aligns with Malaysia’s commitment under the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

“Carbon reduction efforts at the port’s operational level must keep pace with the global shipping industry's transition, which is currently exploring the use of alternative fuels such as methanol, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ammonia

“The use of electric-powered machinery, such as the e-prime movers implemented by the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), aligns with that objective.

“With that, I am confident that other port operators will follow suit. However, it still remains at the discretion of the port operators, as it involves investment and new assets on their part,” he told reporters after launching an electric terminal truck fleet at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas here today.

Also present were Johor Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communications Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh and PTP chief executive officer Mark Hardiman.

Loke said greater compliance with environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards would enable local ports to operate more responsibly while maintaining their competitiveness and strengthening their position in the global shipping industry.

“The Transport Ministry is committed to establishing policies and regulatory framework to support this green initiatives.

“We are also collaborating with the Australian government to formulate regulations regarding the supply of green fuel and to fine-tune standard operating procedures (SOPs) at ports,” he said.

He added that the transition to electric-powered machinery would also require supporting infrastructure, including charging stations and new safety protocols, to ensure smooth terminal operations.

Meanwhile, Loke commended the consolidation of PTP and Pasir Gudang Port under the ‘Johor Port’ brand, which he said had helped the combined port operations achieve a ranking of 11th among the world’s busiest ports.

He said Johor’s port facilities, comprising PTP and Pasir Gudang Port, handled more than 14 million containers annually.

“This achievement propelled its ranking to 11th place among the world’s busiest ports, placing it just behind Port Klang, which currently holds the 10th spot.

“PTP possesses immense potential to be developed into the nation’s largest green bunkering and transhipment hub.

“We hope this initiative will attract further investment and stimulate economic activity in the areas surrounding Tanjung Pelepas,” he said. — Bernama pic

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交通部长陆兆福敦促马来西亚港口运营商加快脱碳进程，例如使用电动码头卡车，以符合该国到 2050 年实现净零碳排放的目标。

在丹戎帕拉帕斯港 (PTP) 电动卡车车队启动仪式上，他强调了更环保的港口运营对于保持全球竞争力的重要性，同时指出需要配套的基础设施。

交通部致力于为绿色倡议提供监管支持，而PTP和巴西古当港的合并使柔佛州的港口排名提升至全球第11位，提振了经济前景。

依斯干达公主城，10 月 8 日——交通部长陆兆福表示，已敦促国内港口运营商加快脱碳进程，包括采用电动码头卡车（电动牵引车）进行港口作业。

他表示，向更环保的做法转变符合马来西亚根据国际海事组织 (IMO) 做出的承诺，即到 2050 年实现净零碳排放。

港口运营层面的碳减排工作必须与全球航运业的转型步伐保持同步，目前全球航运业正在探索使用甲醇、液化天然气（LNG）和氨等替代燃料。

“使用电动机械，例如丹戎帕拉帕斯港 (PTP) 实施的电动牵引车，与这一目标相符。

“我相信其他港口运营商也会效仿。不过，这最终还是取决于港口运营商的意愿，因为这涉及到他们的投资和新资产，”他今天在丹戎帕拉帕斯港启动电动码头卡车车队后告诉记者。

柔佛州工程、交通、基础设施及通讯委员会主席穆罕默德·法兹利·穆罕默德·萨利赫和PTP首席执行官马克·哈迪曼也出席了会议。

陆兆福表示，更加遵守环境、社会和治理（ESG）标准将使本地港口能够以更负责任的方式运营，同时保持其竞争力并加强其在全球航运业中的地位。

“交通部致力于制定政策和监管框架，以支持这些绿色举措。”

“我们还在与澳大利亚政府合作，制定有关绿色燃料供应的法规，并完善港口的标准操作程序（SOP）。”他说。

他还补充说，向电动机械的过渡还需要配套的基础设施，包括充电站和新的安全规程，以确保码头顺利运营。

与此同时，陆兆福赞扬了柔佛港和巴西古当港合并为“柔佛港”品牌的做法，他表示，这一举措帮助合并后的港口运营在全球最繁忙的港口中排名第 11 位。

他表示，柔佛州的港口设施，包括PTP港和巴西古当港，每年处理超过1400万个集装箱。

“这一成就使其在全球最繁忙港口排名中跃升至第 11 位，仅次于目前排名第 10 的巴生港。

“PTP 具有巨大的潜力，可以发展成为全国最大的绿色燃料加注和转运中心。

他说：“我们希望这项举措能够吸引更多投资，并刺激丹戎帕拉帕斯周边地区的经济活动。”——马新社图片

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