Hapag-Lloyd: Cyber attack disrupts operations at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas

Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas

A cybersecurity incident at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), one of the world’s largest container transshipment hubs, forced a temporary suspension of terminal operations before a phased restart began on September 10. The attack disrupted critical operating systems, halting container handling at the Malaysian port, which handled over 14 million TEUs in 2025 and serves as a key hub for Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation network.

PTP confirmed the restoration of affected systems and a controlled resumption of operations, though details on the nature of the attack and its origin remain undisclosed. The incident follows a pattern of escalating cyber threats targeting global maritime infrastructure, including previous attacks on Maersk, CMA CGM, Cosco, and major ports worldwide.

The disruption underscores growing concerns over maritime cyber resilience, particularly as ports adopt emerging technologies. The International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) has recently released cybersecurity guidelines to address vulnerabilities in the sector. Meanwhile, DP World Australia also faced a similar cyberattack, further highlighting the industry’s susceptibility to digital threats.

Source: https://www.lloydslist.com/LL1158420/Cyber-attack-disrupts-operations-at-Malaysia%E2%80%99s-Port-of-Tanjung-Pelepas

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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "9/2026",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 'Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini '
                                              'Cooperation network',
                        'industry': 'Maritime/Logistics',
                        'location': 'Malaysia',
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 'date_resolved': '2023-09-10',
 'description': 'A cybersecurity incident at the Port of Tanjung Pelepas '
                '(PTP), one of the world’s largest container transshipment '
                'hubs, forced a temporary suspension of terminal operations '
                'before a phased restart began on September 10. The attack '
                'disrupted critical operating systems, halting container '
                'handling at the Malaysian port, which handled over 14 million '
                'TEUs in 2025 and serves as a key hub for Maersk and '
                'Hapag-Lloyd’s Gemini Cooperation network.',
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            'operational_impact': 'halting container handling',
            'systems_affected': 'critical operating systems'},
 'references': [{'source': 'International Association of Ports and Harbors '
                           '(IAPH)'}],
 'response': {'recovery_measures': 'controlled resumption of operations',
              'remediation_measures': 'restoration of affected systems'},
 'title': 'Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung '
          'Pelepas',
 'type': 'Cyberattack'}