The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship operation, is progressing with the construction of Berth 8 designed for ultra-large container vessels of up to 18,000 TEUs capacity.
The new berth will add 200,000 TEUs in capacity, raising volume handling capability to 3.5 million TEUs per annum. Additional yard space will support the new berth while easing yard utilisation for increased manoeuvrability.
As part of its sustainability strategy, MICT continues to incorporate hybrid and near-zero emission (NZE) equipment into its operations. The terminal recently deployed eight NZE Rubber-Tyred Gantries (RTG), complementing a fleet that is now 83 per cent hybrid.
Plans are underway to acquire electric trucks and establish EV charging infrastructure, advancing efforts to reduce emissions. ICTSI has committed to cut GHG emissions per container move by 26 per cent and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Gate operations have been streamlined with 14 automated lanes and six optical character recognition (OCR) portals. These upgrades have cut average truck dwell time to 47.82 minutes, while pre-truck manifesting gate transactions have been reduced to 48 seconds.
Other new equipment deliveries include 43 terminal trailers, 17 skeletal trailers and 11 tractors.
Meanwhile, a new yard management system optimises container stacking, enhances visibility, and improves resource allocation to ease bottlenecks.
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To enhance service efficiency further, MICT has introduced digital solutions, including the ICTSI App, which provides real-time vessel, container, and truck tracking, along with billing computation and electronic interchange receipts.
E-wallet payments enable automated fee deductions, expediting import clearance and gate-out processing. SMS notifications now alert truck drivers to container hold releases and truck instruction documents upon gate-in. Free WiFi access within the terminal for truck drivers has also been introduced.
Earlier this week, MICT welcomed eight hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes with near-zero emission technology.
