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NorthPort, the domestic terminal at Manila North Harbor, converted six rubber-tired gantry cranes into hybrids in a step towards more sustainable operations
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The conversion involved replacing diesel generator sets into smaller generators and paired with high-capacity, liquid-cooled battery systems
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The initial batch of hybrids is now fully operational, cutting carbon emissions and diesel consumption by 49%
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The terminal’s average annual carbon emissions is also lower by half to an estimated 1,109 tons
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NorthPort is expanding its hybrid RTG fleet with the acquisition of four new Mitsui hybrid units, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026
NorthPort, the domestic terminal at Manila North Harbor, converted six rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes into hybrids in a step towards more sustainable operations.
The conversion enables the RTGs to operate more efficiently while reducing the terminal’s carbon footprint, parent firm International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said in a statement.
The conversion involved replacing cranes’ diesel generator sets into smaller generators and paired with high-capacity, liquid-cooled battery systems. These now run primarily on batteries, which are recharged by the smaller generator sets resulting in reduced diesel consumption and maintenance requirements.
ICTSI said the initial batch of hybrids is now fully operational, achieving a 49% reduction in carbon emissions and diesel consumption. This lowers the terminal’s average annual carbon emissions by half from 2,186 tons to an estimated 1,109 tons.
Moreover, NorthPort is expanding its hybrid RTG fleet with the acquisition of four new Mitsui hybrid units, scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026.
ICTSI said the adoption of hybrid technology underscores NorthPort’s commitment to environmental stewardship and supports the terminal’s sustainability roadmap, aligning with global standards for responsible port operations and ensures the terminal’s adaptability while contributing to the Philippines’ environmental and economic goals.
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Northport is operated by Manila North Harbour Port, Inc., an ICTSI subsidiary.
Relatedly, ICTSI’s flagship terminal, Manila International Container Terminal, also received 16 hybrid RTGs this year.
ICTSI earlier said it is working towards accounting for the full greenhouse gas emissions footprint of the entire value chain, including Scope 3 emissions.
