PTP Launches 52 Johor-Made Electric Terminal Trucks

The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) electric terminal truck fleet consists of 52 locally manufactured electric prime movers (e-PM) deployed to decarbonise container-handling operations in Johor, Malaysia. Manufactured in Pasir Gudang by Terberg Tractors Malaysia (TTM)—a 50:50 joint venture between Royal Terberg Group and Sime Darby Industrial—these heavy-duty electric vehicles eliminate diesel emissions across high-density cargo corridors, advancing maritime terminal decarbonisation under Malaysia's clean energy framework.

Key Facts

Where Were the 52 PTP Electric Terminal Trucks Built?

The 52 electric terminal trucks were assembled in Pasir Gudang, Johor, by an entirely Malaysian workforce employed by Terberg Tractors Malaysia. Delivered under a 2025 procurement contract, the deployment demonstrates domestic engineering capability in heavy industrial vehicle manufacturing while supporting national transport decarbonisation targets outlined by the Ministry of Transport.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook officiated the launch event in Iskandar Puteri on 8 October 2026, marking PTP as the first port facility in Malaysia to commission and operate fully electric prime movers. Minister Loke emphasised that reducing greenhouse gas emissions in maritime trade requires operational electrification at terminal yards alongside green shipping fuels at sea.

"Pencapaian itu membuktikan keupayaan kejuruteraan dan pembuatan tempatan untuk menyokong peralihan operasi pelabuhan kepada penggunaan tenaga lebih bersih."

— Anthony Loke Siew Fook, Transport Minister of Malaysia

TTM Chief Executive Officer Boo Wei Ching confirmed that all 52 electric prime movers have been handed over to PTP following collaborative testing and operational readiness trials. Since establishing operations in 2001, TTM has supplied more than 700 terminal tractors to PTP.

Terberg Tractors Malaysia assembled all 52 electric terminal trucks in Pasir Gudang, Johor, utilising an entirely Malaysian workforce.

What Are PTP's Carbon Reduction Targets for 2030 and 2050?

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas has set an interim target to reduce carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030, benchmarked against its 2021 baseline. According to PTP Chief Executive Officer Mark Hardiman, the terminal operator subsequently aims to achieve complete carbon neutrality by 2040 and net-zero emissions by 2050.

To reach these decarbonisation milestones, PTP has phased out all diesel-powered rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes in its container yards in favour of electric alternatives. For the remaining conventional terminal truck fleet, PTP transitioned from B7 biodiesel to B20 biodiesel in 2026 through partnerships with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and PETRONAS. Furthermore, the port operator plans to source clean electricity by participating in the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS).

PTP targets a 45 percent carbon emission reduction by 2030 against its 2021 baseline, preceding net-zero carbon operations by 2050.

Who Is This For in Malaysia?

This industrial fleet deployment serves maritime logistics operators, cargo handlers, and supply chain stakeholders operating within southern Peninsular Malaysia's industrial hubs. Replacing diesel combustion units along congested terminal transit routes lowers local air pollutants and diesel particulate exposure in high-humidity, high-heat tropical operating conditions.

With an annual handling capacity of 15.1 million TEUs, PTP's adoption of Johor-assembled electric tractors provides an operational model for other Malaysian ports, including Port Klang and Penang Port, to transition heavy terminal machinery to zero-emission technology supported by local commercial vehicle assemblers.

The adoption of 52 electric prime movers at PTP directly reduces carbon emissions across high-volume container corridors in southern Johor.

Common Questions

Which company manufactured the electric terminal trucks for PTP?

Terberg Tractors Malaysia (TTM), a 50:50 joint venture between Royal Terberg Group and Sime Darby Industrial, manufactured all 52 electric terminal trucks at its manufacturing facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor.

How does PTP power its non-electric terminal vehicles in Malaysia?

For its remaining diesel terminal trucks, PTP upgraded fuel consumption from B7 biodiesel to B20 biodiesel in 2026 via collaborative initiatives with PETRONAS and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Who owns Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP)?

Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas is a joint-venture port enterprise owned by Malaysia's MMC Group with a 70 percent majority stake and APM Terminals holding the remaining 30 percent stake.

Sources and Methodology

This article is based on verified reporting from Careta (published 12 October 2026 by Qalif Latif, reporting on the official launch event held on 8 October 2026 in Iskandar Puteri, Johor). Original statements and official figures from Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook, PTP CEO Mark Hardiman, and TTM CEO Boo Wei Ching have been translated from Malay into British English while preserving all proper entities, corporate structures, and emission benchmarks. Specific vehicle procurement costs in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) were not disclosed in the source text and remain unlisted. This article was last updated on 12 October 2026. Information specific to Malaysia was verified against reporting by Careta.