International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has completed the commissioning of its three new quay cranes.
“The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant step forward to MICT’s expansion and modernization. Their addition enables us to handle cargo loads more efficiently, leading to faster vessel turnaround times and better operations overall,” said Christian Lozano, MICT chief operating officer.
MICT has the largest quay crane fleet in the Philippines with 18 units.
ICTSI said the operational efficiencies contributed by the new cranes enables the terminal to better manage peak periods and high cargo volumes, ensuring smoother and more predictable operations for all stakeholders.
“These improvements enhance the overall customer experience, providing shippers and consignees with more reliable and timely services,” it said.
“This latest development underscores MICT’s commitment to providing the highest levels of port services and boosts the terminal’s capacity to handle the increasing demands of modern container shipping,” it added.
MICT also announced that it has commenced Phase 2 of its Berth 8 expansion.
The project includes the construction of a 300-meter wharf and a 10-hectare container yard (full build). Upon completion, the expansion will increase MICT’s capacity by 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 3.5 million TEUs.
“Berth 8 will be equipped with three quay cranes for the efficient handling of foreign ultra-large container vessels with capacities of up to 18,000 TEUs,” said Lozano.
The new cranes are set to arrive in 2027.
