A study on handling equipments operation and performance at Port Klang-KPCT Sdn Bhd / Azahari Ramli

In year 2010, Port Klang is expected to serve as a hub port or load centre for all cargo
entering, leaving and transiting the Straits of Malacca area. Klang Port Container
Terminal ( KPCT ) Sdn Bhid should be well prepared in term of handling facilities in
order to face the challenge in the future.
The numbers of handling equipments are not just determined the level of throughput
but the level of service guarantee by the port operator. The performance and operation
of the handling facilities must in position in meeting client's requirements.
The purpose of the study is to determine whether the present operation and
performance of handling equipments can cope the demand in the future. Whether the
present numbers of handling equipments available are sufficient to cater the demands.
The study proved that the current operation and performance of the handling
equipments are not sufficient to meet the demand in the future and the present number
of the handling machine only adequate in meeting today requirement.
Solution to the problem will be presented at the end of the chapter. It is essential to
present adequate facilities with appropriate method of operation and efficient
performance in meeting the challenge.