KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Port Bhd said it handled up to 1,800 truck movements a day in 2025, its highest-ever level of landside traffic, while maintaining smooth operations and minimal congestion, including during peak periods.
In a statement, the port operator said total haulier movements reached 639,011 last year, a seven per cent increase from 2024, as container throughput climbed to a record 1.08 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the highest in the port’s history.
Average daily truck movements stood at about 1,750, with traffic managed without major disruption, reflecting improvements in gate operations, coordination with haulage operators and overall terminal efficiency, it said.
Chairman Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh said the ability to manage high daily truck volumes without significant congestion had been a key enabler of the port’s growth and performance in 2025.
"It allows us to support higher vessel calls, ensure faster cargo evacuation and strengthen our role as a reliable gateway for regional trade,” he said.
Meanwhile, chief executive officer Md Derick Basir said the sustained high volume of truck movements reflected strong confidence from the logistics community.
"Handling close to 1,800 trucks a day is a clear indicator of trust in our operations. Equally important is that these movements were managed smoothly, with minimal congestion, even during peak periods,” he said.
The port said operational performance was supported by continued investments in equipment and infrastructure, including the commissioning of two new quay cranes in September 2025 and the deployment of additional container reach stackers to enhance yard and rail operations.
Looking ahead, Johor Port said it is preparing to implement automated gate and weighbridge systems by the end of 2026 to further reduce truck processing times and improve traffic flow as volumes rise.
Landside efficiency will remain a key focus as the port positions itself to support increased trade activity from developments such as the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone, it added. - Bernama
