Run as a joint venture between Malaysia's MMC Corporation (70 percent) and Maersk's APM Terminals (30 percent), Tanjung Pelepas has become the country's flagship transshipment gateway. The terminal handled more than 12.25 million TEU in 2024 — the first Malaysian port to cross 12 million — and pushed past 14 million TEU in 2025. Sitting on the Strait of Malacca opposite Singapore, it captures mainline services that need a deep-water relay point, with around 90 percent of throughput being transshipment between mother vessels and feeders serving over 300 ports worldwide. Fourteen berths along roughly 5 kilometres of quay and channel depths near 14 to 15 metres accommodate the largest container ships afloat. An adjacent free-trade zone and logistics park adds warehousing and value-added distribution. Road and rail links open up the industrial hinterland of Johor and the Iskandar Malaysia development corridor. For shippers, Port Klang is the main domestic alternative for gateway cargo, while Singapore lies just across the strait for import volumes. Limited ship-repair facilities mean vessels needing heavy maintenance look elsewhere in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Pelepas?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Tanjung Pelepas is MYTPP. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Tanjung Pelepas located?▼
The port of Tanjung Pelepas is located in Malaysia (Strait of Malacca; Indian Ocean).
What is the size of the port Tanjung Pelepas?▼
Tanjung Pelepas is a Medium harbor of type River (Basins).
What is the channel depth of Tanjung Pelepas?▼
The channel depth of Tanjung Pelepas is 14 meters.
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