ICTSI Manila Launches First Electric Port Tractors

The Manila International Container Terminal, the flagship terminal of International Container Terminal Services Inc., has deployed two fully electric terminal tractors—the first of their kind in a Philippine port.

Christian Lozano, MICT chief executive officer, said the move is part of ongoing efforts to adopt more sustainable technologies.

“The testing of electric terminal tractors is another step toward modernizing our operations with sustainability in mind,” Lozano said.

“It supports our broader goal of transitioning the MICT into a green port.”

MICT is piloting electric vehicles to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in its port operations.

The initiative also supports ICTSI’s strategy to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The company is gradually introducing cleaner energy and equipment across its global terminals.

The two Qomolo E-truck S2 units, manufactured by Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd., are powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries.

They have a rated motor power of 263kW and a peak output of 410kW, operating with zero emissions.

MICT received the Green Port Award from the APEC Port Services Network in 2023 for its environmental initiatives.

The addition of electric tractors further strengthens those efforts.

“We will continue to evaluate technologies that help reduce our environmental impact while maintaining efficient operations,” Lozano said.

The units will be assessed for performance before broader deployment.

Two fully electric terminal tractors at MICT—the first deployment of their kind in the country—aim to reduce emissions and support sustainable operations.