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12 August 2026

PTP commissions Malaysia’s first electric prime movers

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PTP commissions Malaysia’s first electric prime movers

Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between Malaysia-based MMC Group and APM Terminals, has commissioned the first 21 electric prime movers (e-PMs) from a 52-unit order, becoming the first port in Malaysia to put the equipment into operation. The units, supplied by Terberg Tractors Malaysia (TTM), entered service on 11 August and will […] The post PTP commissions Malaysia’s first electric prime movers appeared first on Port Technology International .

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