ICTSI adds hybrid cranes to boost Manila port capacity

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International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has deployed eight new hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) to increase efficiency, expand capacity, and advance its green operations.

The RTGs, built by Japan’s Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., feature an 80kW lithium-ion power pack paired with a 100kW engine-generator set.

Compared with conventional 220kW units, the smaller genset reduces fuel consumption while significantly cutting emissions.

A regenerative braking system captures and reuses energy to recharge the batteries, providing substantial energy savings and improved efficiency.

With the new RTGs, MICT now operates 18 quay cranes and 60 RTGs, the largest container-handling fleet in the Philippines.

The investment is part of ICTSI’s broader expansion program, which includes the development of Berth 8 and other infrastructure upgrades.

These projects are designed to increase terminal capacity, speed up cargo processing, and improve delivery reliability for clients.

The acquisition also aligns with ICTSI’s sustainability targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions per container move by 26 percent by 2030.

The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through investments in low-emission equipment, renewable energy, waste reduction, and digital technologies.

MICT has been ICTSI’s flagship terminal since the company won the concession to operate it in 1988.

Under ICTSI’s management, MICT has quintupled its annual capacity, modernized its container-handling fleet, and shifted from manual controls to an integrated real-time IT system.

ICTSI, headquartered in Manila, operates a portfolio of terminals across Asia Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The company has been recognized globally for its public-private partnerships that promote sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.