Kalmar, in collaboration with Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd and its authorised Malaysian dealer Mach 1 Group, support the transformation of Perlis Inland Port into a future-ready logistics hub for Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region.
As part of this strategic initiative, Kalmar is supplying a fleet of cutting-edge container handling equipment, including six reachstackers, three empty container handlers, and six terminal tractors. The equipment, procured by Mach 1 Group during 2024, is scheduled for delivery by Q3 2025.
This milestone supports the ongoing transformation of PIP into a premier inland port, strengthening trade connectivity across Southeast Asia.
The newly supplied fleet will enable high-performance multimodal logistics operations, allowing MPSB to more than double PIP’s handling capacity.
The port aims to reach an ambitious annual throughput of 1 million TEUs upon full completion of the project.
Yew Boon Teo, Vice President, Kalmar AMEA, commented that this marks the start of a long-term collaboration focused on flexible, customer-centric solutions that meet today’s operational needs and tomorrow’s regional aspirations.
Beyond supplying equipment, Kalmar’s value in this partnership is extended through Mach 1 Group, Kalmar’s authorised Malaysian dealer since 2023.
Mach 1 will provide comprehensive lifecycle support, including 24/7 technical assistance, Kalmar Insight for real-time fleet performance analytics, and access to regional spare parts through Kalmar’s Singapore-based hub.
