Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port), a member of MMC Group, marked a significant milestone in its ongoing transformation journey with the signing ceremony for the procurement of four (4) state-of-the-art Level Luffing cranes to be installed at its Conventional Terminal. The signing ceremony was held on 4 June 2025 at the Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru and was formalised by Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad and Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., the supplier of the new cranes.

Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad (second from left) and Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (second from right) during the inking of the Agreement to procure 4 units of Level Luffing cranes.
From left : Edwin Gerard, Chief Operating Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. and Mr. Alex Wang, Regional General Manager of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd

Valued at RM72.3 million, this investment underlines Johor Port's unwavering commitment to its customers. The new cranes with their improved lifting performance, increased reach and enhanced durability, are aimed at improving Berth productivity, reducing vessel turnaround time, and delivering a more seamless and efficient cargo-handling experience.

“At Johor Port, everything we do begins and ends with our customers in mind,” said Md Derick. “This investment in new Level Luffing cranes is a clear demonstration of our commitment to meet the growing expectations of our diverse customer base. We are focused on enhancing productivity, increasing Operational efficiency and reinforcing our position as the Port of choice in the Southern region.”

Md Derick Basir, CEO of Johor Port Berhad, and Tony Tang, GM of Sany Marine Heavy Industry, formalising the signing ceremony for four new Level Luffing cranes.
From left : Edwin Gerard, Chief Operating Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. and Mr. Alex Wang, Regional General Manager of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd

As a Multipurpose Port capable of handling Container, Bulk, Break Bulk and Liquid cargo, Johor Port continues to implement strategic Capital Expenditure initiatives to expand its capabilities and infrastructure. The procurement of these Level Luffing cranes is part of a broader RM1 billion Capital Expenditure Enhancement Plan to modernise Johor Port's facilities and support future growth.

Key elements of this five (5) years Plan include:

• A new Terminal Operating System (TOS) with integrated CCTV surveillance system to streamline Operations across the Port;
• Acquisition of Container Quay cranes (QCs), Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes (RTGs), Container Reach Stackers (CRS) and Terminal Tractors to enhance the capacity and performance of the Container Terminal;
• Replacement of a new Conveyor and Hopper Conveyor system to improve Bulk cargo handling;
• New cranes to increase productivity at the Conventional Terminal;
• Development of a new Liquid Jetty to support the handling of Liquid Bulk cargo and rehabilitation of Bulk and Break Bulk Wharves; and
• Construction of a new Custom Export Examination Area building and rehabilitation of existing roads.

Johor Port serves as a vital Hinterland Port, primarily catering to the needs of its local Importers and Exporters rather than focusing on transshipment activities. This strategic focus allows Johor Port to provide tailored services that directly support the regional economy and industrial activities in Johor and beyond.

(From left) Edwin Gerard, Chief Operating Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Tn Hj Kamaruzaman Hj Munasir, Head of Regulatory & Operations Division of Johor Port Authority, Md Derick Basir, Chief Executive Officer of Johor Port Berhad, Tony Tang, General Manager for Overseas Sales of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Alex Wang, Regional General Manager of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd and Matt Ma, Malaysia Marketing and Sales Manager of Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.

Johor Port is renowned for its expertise in handling Dry Bulk and Conventional cargo. It stands as one of the largest discharging points for Rice and Cocoa in Malaysia and is among the biggest Terminals in the country for Fertilizer and Cement. Additionally, Johor Port is recognised as the world's single largest Palm Oil terminal and boasts a total Liquid Terminal capacity of 20 million metric tonnes.

Md Derick added, “Our Port plays a vital role in facilitating trade and supporting industries across the region. These enhancements will enable us to better serve existing customers and attract new ones by offering improved service levels, faster cargo throughput and a modern, integrated port ecosystem.”

Johor Port Management, together with representatives from Johor Port Authority, Sany Marine Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Johor Port Shipping and Forwarding Association, Johor Freight Forwarders Association, Association of Malaysia Hauliers, FFM Grains & Mills Sdn Bhd, and YTL Cement Sdn Bhd, during the Signing Ceremony for the procurement of four (4) Level Luffing cranes for Johor Port’s Conventional Terminal

With these initiatives, Johor Port is strengthening its foundation for long-term growth and reinforcing its position as a key Maritime Gateway in Southeast Asia.
Source: Johor Port Berhad (Johor Port)