Port of Melbourne and Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Australia at ASEAN Business Mission Reception in conjunction with the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The MoU, which was exchanged between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night at the 47th ASEAN Summit, marks a significant step forward in fostering bilateral cooperation focused on sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity in port operations.
As acknowledged by Prime Minister Albanese at the MoU exchange ceremony, “It’s good that we’ve had all of those MoUs witnessed here today that will lead to further development.”
The MoU outlines a shared commitment to advancing green and sustainable practices, promoting the decarbonisation of operational activities, and enhancing social responsibility and governance. The collaboration will be anchored in three key pillars:
- Maritime Emissions and Port Operations: Joint efforts in research and development, exchange of best practices, and support for international collaboration to reduce maritime emissions and improve operational efficiency.
- Alternative Fuels: Cooperation in exploring and developing alternative fuel solutions, including infrastructure development, policy alignment, and knowledge sharing to accelerate the transition to low-emission energy sources.
- Social Inclusiveness: Initiatives to promote inclusive employment practices, training programs, and employee engagement strategies that foster diversity and equity across the maritime workforce.
Port of Melbourne Chief Executive Officer Saul Cannon said, “This MoU reflects our commitment to being a future-focused port. We are proud to work alongside PTP to drive meaningful change in the maritime sector and support the decarbonisation of the global supply chain.”
PTP Chief Executive Officer Mark Hardiman said, “As we mark 25 years of PTP’s growth and evolution, this MoU with Port of Melbourne underscores our belief that meaningful progress in sustainability must be grounded in partnership. It is through shared frameworks, joint action and mutual respect that we will achieve tangible results in decarbonising port operations and advancing collaboration.”
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