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NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s domestic terminal in Manila North Harbor, has acquired two Konecranes Gottwald ESP 5 mobile harbor cranes
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The ESP 5 MHCs offer a 41-ton lifting capacity and a 46-meter outreach across 13 bays, and will be deployed at Pier 10
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ICTSI said the additional lifting capacity will enable NorthPort to service more vessels simultaneously, increasing quayside productivity and improving overall berth utilization
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NorthPort has also placed orders for four new hybrid Mitsui rubber-tired gantry cranes, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026
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The new equipment forms a key part of the terminal’s ongoing program to modernize cargo handling operations, support growing domestic trade volumes, and ensure reliable service for customers, shipping lines, and logistics partners
NorthPort, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s domestic terminal in Manila North Harbor, has acquired two Konecranes Gottwald ESP 5 mobile harbor cranes (MHCs).
The new equipment forms a key part of the terminal’s ongoing program to modernize cargo handling operations, support growing domestic trade volumes, and ensure reliable service for customers, shipping lines, and logistics partners, ICTSI said in a statement.
The ESP 5 MHCs offer a 41-ton lifting capacity and a 46-meter outreach across 13 bays. They will be deployed at Pier 10 to enhance the future-readiness of NorthPort’s Terminal 2, operating alongside the eight quay cranes currently serving Terminal 1.
ICTSI said the additional lifting capacity will enable NorthPort to service more vessels simultaneously, increasing quayside productivity and improving overall berth utilization.
With domestic trade demand steadily growing, ICTSI said NorthPort continues to invest in equipment and infrastructure that improve efficiency and operational resilience.
“This latest equipment acquisition reflects our commitment to staying ahead of our customers’ needs,” NorthPort general manager Justin Tolentino said.
He added: “As trade volumes surge, we remain focused on solutions that enhance efficiency and strengthen the reliability of our operations. These new cranes will help ensure we maintain the service levels expected by shipping lines, cargo owners, and logistics partners.”
The cranes arrived on November 19 and will undergo final testing and commissioning before entering full commercial operations in December.
NorthPort has also placed orders for four new hybrid Mitsui rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Hybrid RTGs cut diesel use and maintenance needs, with current units already achieving a 49% reduction in carbon emissions, lowering annual emissions from 2,186 tons to an estimated 1,109 tons. Such investments support NorthPort’s sustainability roadmap and aligns with global standards for greener port operations.
Last October, ICTSI said six RTGs at NorthPort were converted into hybrids by replacing their diesel generator sets into smaller generators and paired with high-capacity, liquid-cooled battery systems. The initial batch of hybrids is now fully operational, achieving a 49% reduction in carbon emissions and diesel consumption, lowering the terminal’s average annual carbon emissions by half from 2,186 tons to an estimated 1,109 tons.
