The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship operation, is boosting its capacity and efficiency through continued investments in infrastructure, equipment and digital transformation to support growing trade and enhance customer service.
MICT is constructing Berth 8 designed for ultra-large container vessels of up to 18,000 TEUs in capacity to meet rising demand.
This will add 200,000 TEUs in capacity, raising volume handling capability to 3.5 million TEUs per annum, MICT said.
It said additional yard space would support the new berth, while easing yard utilization for increased maneuverability.
MICT said it continues to incorporate hybrid and zero-emission equipment into its operations as part of its sustainability strategy.
The terminal recently deployed eight new zero-emission rubber-tired gantries (RTGs), complementing a fleet that is now 83-percent hybrid.
It said plans are underway to acquire electric trucks and establish EV charging infrastructure, advancing efforts to reduce emissions.
ICTSI committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions per container move by 26 percent and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Gate operations were streamlined, with 14 automated lanes and six optical character recognition (OCR) portals.
These upgrades cut average truck dwell time to 47.82 minutes, while pre-truck manifesting gate transaction was reduced to 48 seconds.
Other new equipment deliveries include 43 terminal trailers, 17 skeletal trailers and 11 tractors.
A new yard management system optimizes container stacking, enhances visibility and improves resource allocation to ease bottlenecks.
MICT also introduced digital solutions including the ICTSI App, which provides real-time vessel, container and truck tracking, along with billing computation and electronic interchange receipts to further enhance service efficiency.
E-wallet payments enable automated fee deductions, expediting import clearance and gate-out processing.
SMS notifications now alert truck drivers on container hold releases and truck instruction documents upon gate-in. Free WiFi access withing the terminal for truck drivers has also been introduced.
MICT’s expansion and modernization efforts align with the country’s economic needs and goals.
These further underline the terminal’s central role in the country’s logistics and supply chain resilience as well as its prominence as a gateway for global trade.
As the country’s busiest container port, MICT consistently ranks among the most efficient terminals worldwide. Continued investments in infrastructure, technology, and sustainability underscore its commitment to delivering world-class service.