Kalmar, in collaboration with Mutiara Perlis Sdn Bhd (MPSB) and Mach 1 Group, has announced it is supporting the development of Perlis Inland Port (PIP) into a future-ready logistics hub for Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region.
The supplied fleet of container handling equipment includes six Kalmar reachstackers, three empty container handlers, and six terminal tractors. The machines were purchased by Mach 1 in 2024, with delivery to be completed in Q3 2025.
This advanced fleet is designed to support PIP’s high-performance multimodal operations, enabling MPSB to more than double its handling capacity and work toward an ambitious goal of 1 million TEUs annually upon full project completion.
Mach 1 Group will provide full lifecycle support, including 24/7 technical assistance, Kalmar Insight fleet performance analytics, and regional parts availability backed by a Kalmar spare parts hub in Singapore.
Yew Boon Teo, Vice President, Kalmar AMEA, said: “We are proud to be part of this transformational project. Kalmar’s innovation in container handling solutions will provide PIP with a robust and scalable platform to grow in line with global port trends.
“This collaboration signifies the beginning of a long-term partnership focused on scalable, customer-centric solutions that meet today’s operational demands and tomorrow’s regional ambitions.”
Earlier this month, Kalmar launched its Kalmar One Automation System as a standalone, modular solution, enabling terminals to choose what and how to automate.