Port of Tanjung Pelepas poised to enter global top 10 busiest ports ranking, driven by Maersk’s hub designation and 16.9% container growth.
PUTRAJAYA: The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor is positioned to join the world’s top 10 busiest ports soon, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
He attributed this growth to logistics giant Maersk’s decision to make PTP its main transshipment hub in Asia.
“PTP’s ranking continues to rise, with container handling increasing by more than 10%,” Loke told reporters after the Ministry of Transport’s monthly assembly and Deepavali celebration.
“Maersk has designated PTP as its global hub, meaning all its vessels now dock or transfer cargo here.”
This positioning makes PTP a key transshipment hub for Maersk Line and will further accelerate its growth.
According to Lloyd’s List 2024, PTP maintained its 15th position globally for both 2023 and 2024.
Container handling rose to 12.25 million TEUs in 2024, representing a 16.9% increase from 10.48 million TEUs in 2023.
Recently, Alphaliner ranked PTP as the world’s fastest-growing port.
It recorded a 15.4% growth rate in the first half of 2025 and handled over 1.2 million TEUs monthly during peak periods without congestion.
This achievement, alongside Port Klang’s entry into the global top 10 in 2024, highlights Malaysia’s strengthening maritime industry position.
Yesterday, Maersk launched its Maersk Mega Distribution Centre, the company’s largest contract logistics facility in the Asia-Pacific region.
The facility expands Maersk’s warehouse capacity in Malaysia by over 30%.
The 80,000-square-metre centre is expected to attract investors in sectors such as aerospace, electronics, and retail. – Bernama
