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PTP Port Management Team PTP employs a total workforce of about 4,000 people overseeing asset management , port operation , port safety and security , human resource , finance , marketing and maintenance . The role of maintenance is well reflected in PTP ’ s organisation , where there is a 500-strong dedicated engineering maintenance and repair management team with an annual budget of about RM150 million .
Like many other major ports , PTP utilises a high level of technology in its operations . PTP is currently undertaking a feasibility study to implement autonomous driving of its on-dock trucks . Some of the main digitalisation initiatives are shown in Table 3 .
In addition , PTP employs a system to track individual worker ’ s productivity that also provides better visibility on work performance . PTP ’ s digital initiatives is best described by its Chief Executive Officer , Marco Neelsen , who said , 17 " Given the pace at which technological advancements are changing the world , it is imperative for PTP to remain competitive and attractive . By investing in the latest technology , we are establishing our terminal as one of the best equipped and most technologically advanced terminal port in the region ".
Performance PTP monitors its performance diligently using a number of key indicators . The main focus is on marine , terminal and main gate operations . In terms of terminal operation efficiency PTP ranks among the most efficient ports in the world 18 . Performance indicators are also used by the
NAVIS N4 ( Terminal Operating System )
NAVIS O2 ( Real Time Performance Monitoring )
PORT CHAIN ( Berth Optimisation Engine )
APM TERMINALS ( Asset Digitisation )
Supports multi terminal visibility and control
Visibility of live operation performance
Resource planning and optimisation of terminal resources
Real time view of terminal equipment
Real time monitoring and management of operational activities
Tools for decision making process
Improve customer experience
Provides data for predictive analytics & problem solving
Supports future port automation module
Increase efficiency for planning & execution
Real time KPI tracking
Engineering interface for work orders and M & R
Source : PTP Sdn Bhd
Table 3 : Digitalisation Initiatives at PTP
Quay and crane productivity
GMPH ( Gross Moves Per Hour )
PMPH ( Port Moves Per Hour )
Gate productivity Truck turnaround time ( mins ) 28
26.6 ( 26.0 )
121.9 ( 111.1 )
Voyage productivity Ship delays < 5 %
Volume handled
TEUs
3.90m
( 3.82m )
Vessel arrivals
Nos .
1,921
( 2,037 )
* Figures in ( ) are for 2019 . Source : PTP Table 4 : Port Productivity Measures for PTP 2020 ( until May )
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