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Johor Port – Leading Multi-purpose Port in Malaysia Operates in Vibrancy

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Johor Port Berhad (JPB) manages and operates Johor Port in Pasir Gudang, Johor.  In the late 1960’s, the Malaysian Government had responded to the increasing  demands for a port to be established independent of a foreign port.  Thus, Johore Port was established with facilities adequate for the handling of local cargo and managed by Federal Government.  As the industrial hinterland expanded Johor Port began to further develop its facilities and was gazetted as a Free Zone in the early 1980’s.  It was the first port in Malaysia gazetted as a Free Zone following the multiplying benefits to attract more cargo and businesses.

Johore Port handles all port-related activities including terminal management, cargo handling, storage and warehousing, logistics and marine operations.  JPB offers the facilities for multiple modes of cargo, including break bulk (general cargo), dry bulk, liquid bulk and containerised cargo.

Users benefits from value-added

While terminal management and cargo handling remains the Company’s primary business, Johor Port prides itself in offering and extensive range of non-traditional port activities and value-added services for its customers.  This includes the running of the Free Zone within which Johor Port is located.  Johor Port’s control of its Free Zone services allows it to extend its scope of business and further extend the range of services to its customers.

Minister of Transport Visits Johor Port

Minister of Transport Visits Johor Port

Furthermore, having met the stringent requirements such as good security, efficient Free Zone management and excellent multi-purpose facilities, Johor Port is currently one of only four ports in Asia listed on the London Metal Exchange (LME).  The LME is the world’s largest trading platform for non-ferrous metals, and Johor Port is a safe point of storage and distribution of seven such metals: zinc, copper, lead, tin, nickel, aluminium alloy and base aluminium.

The Port also handles all marine operations within its water limits, including pilotage to private jetties, ship-to-ship transfers, salvage operations and the like, Land-based logistics Sdn. Bhd. (JPL).  JPL also operates all intra-port cargo movement.  JPL itself is expanding its total logistics operations to achieve its aim of becoming a major regional logistics player.  Working in synergistically, JPB and JPL form a comprehensive package of services to supplement the users’ supply and distribution chains.

Fully integrated ICT for speedy processing

Johor Port’s operations are managed through various web-based computer applications that allow for speedy transactions between the user and JPB.  The Johor Port Container Terminal System (JCTS) was recently launched as the beginning of a multi-phase implementation of a fully integrated system that will cover the majority of operations at Johor Port.  This system will incorporate the existing Free Zone Information Processing  System (FZIPS) and Marine Services System (MSS) together with the upcoming Multi-Purpose Terminal System (MPTS), which will manage non-container operations, and Port Safety Management System (PSMS), which will manage safety and security at Johor Port.  The ultimate aim of the integrated system is to provide a paperless and streamlined working environment that will substantially reduce operating time and costs for both Johor Port and its users.

Latest Developments

As Ports globally are increasingly competitive, Johor Port in its quest for higher efficiency and productivity, has been undertaking some intense development work.  The development covers operations facilities, support facilities and infrastructure as well as overall aesthetics.

One of the main upgrades is the revamping of the main entrance control.  Previous Customs checkpoint was demolished and replace.  Johor Port’s own security checkpoints also replace with new, dedicated checkpoints for individual entry to Container Terminal and Breakbulk Terminal.  These checkpoints and equipped with CCTV and centralised communications as well as basic utilities.

Facilities for port safety were also upgraded, with the JPB Port Safety Department office being expanded and renovated to house the Fire & Rescue under one roof.  A new Security Service Centre is now available to provide pleasant and professional ambiance to cater for all security issues pertaining to entrance control.

Roads at the main entrance and key intersections were upgraded to durable, heavy-duty concrete pave.  The construction also involved creating maintenance trenches for communications cables and utilities to reduce the impact of future maintenance work on day-to-day operations at the port.  The completed the package, the landscaping in the area has also been revamped with walkways and new foliage appeasing to users and visitors of the Port, thus making the environment suitably convenient and conducive for businesses.

On the operations, JPB has procured several new cranes, some of which have already been deployed recently.  Three new Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes (RTG’s) began operations at the Container Terminal in late 2005, with three more to come in 2007.  Also in early 2007, a new Post-Panamax Gantry Crane will be delivered for wharf operations in the Container Terminal, increasing the total number of wharf cranes at the terminal to eight in total.  A bulk-handling crane was also delivered in the middle of 2006 to improve productivity at the Bulk and Break Bulk terminal.  Warehouses are all fully upgraded and built in 2006, making the total covered storage area for Bulk and Break Bulk to 1.5 million square feet in total.

For the users and seafarers, the Port has conveniently provided place, a mariner centre to converge for meetings or pleasures.  With a bank, clinic, a meeting room, a recreational lounge, a gift shop, a restaurant and three cafes, the mariner centre will be a great place for the Port users to rest and relax as well as conduct important business discussions.  The mariner centre also houses JPB Training Centre and a private marine training centre.

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PENANG PORT SDN BHD – A NEW ERA

ppsbWithin the kaleidoscope of fast changing global logistics scenario, Penang Port Sdn Bhd has formulated a strategic approach to serve our customers at the peak level, in line with our new corporate vision to make Penang Port to be the PREMIER PORT AND LOGISTICS CHAIN INTEGRATOR IN THE REGION.

ppsb1Under New Business Plan, for container operations, the North Butterworth Container Terminal will be expanding by another 600 meters to accommodate seven vessels at any one time.  The north channel entrance will also be dredged to 13.5 meters from the current depth of 11.5 meters to accommodate bigger drafted vessels.

In addition, the port is also planning a 1500 meter storage deck located directly to the back of the present berth.  This will enhance the handling of export containers and improve port productivity performance by up to 30%.  This deck will be able to handle 873,900 teus and together with the current capacity of 961,300 teus, total yard capacity at the port will be 1,835,200.

ppsb2The new expansion plan will be equipped with six new super post panamax gantry cranes and 15 rubber tyred gantry cranes.  These new superstructures and equipment will certainly enhance our strategy of being supply driven port instead of being driven by demand.  With these new developments in plan, productivity at the port will be increased, with a new target of at 35 teus moves per hour.  The cost of construction is expected to be RM380.7 million.

Penang Port Sdn Bhd also has formulated a strategic approach to provide information services in tandem the company’s long term business plan, PELKON III, PPSB’s newest container terminal management system was official launched on 1 September 2006.  The objective is to make the port intelligent and move to   the paperless era with a host of new features and functionalities that will enable port customers to do business in an easier and faster way.

ppsb3In the pipe line after marina project completion, is the development an international cruise passenger terminal at Swettenham Pier, that is estimated to cost RM65 million.  The project is already kicks off in May 2006 and targeted to complete in 2007.  The present Swettenham Pier will be upgraded as world class cruise terminal to revitalize the Georgetown Waterfront.  The scope of work involves the redeveloped of Swettenham Pier into an ultra-modern international cruise Terminal with a T-shaped berth 450 meters long and 9 meters deep.  Upon completion, the berth will be able to cater for cruise vessel carrying more than 2,000 passengers.

We believe that with these developments in place, we will be able to fulfill our customer’s expectations, thereby strengthening our market position and company performance.  Thus enhancing our capability to make Penang Port Sdn Bhd a truly regional huh for the Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand growth triangle.


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