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Mark Hardiman takes up the helm at PTPMark Hardiman takes up the helm at PTP

Former Port of Salalah chief Mark Hardiman has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia.

Marcus Hand, Editor

January 9, 2024

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Mark Hardiman new CEO of PTP
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Hardiman takes over from Marco Neelsen who is standing down after seven years heading the joint venture port between MMC Group and APM Terminals.

Hardiman had a lengthy career with APM Terminals prior to leaving the top post the Port of Salalah in October 2022. His new role sees him taking up the helm at the major transhipment hub of PTP, a top 20 global container port.

 “I am honoured to be part of PTP, an established regional transshipment hub with a long and successful track record in the industry. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors and the team and am confident in our ability to achieve our growth plans and further cement our strong relations with our clients,” he said.

Speaking about the appointment Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, PTP Chairman, commented, “Mark is a dynamic, values-driven business leader who has a diverse background of experiences and an excellent track record of delivery in the global port, maritime and logistics industry. PTP is looking forward to Mark realising the full potential of PTP as one of the leading regional transshipment hubs in the Straits of Malacca which delivers long-term growth and value for all its stakeholders.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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