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International Container Terminal Services Inc. officially launched the South Luzon Container Terminal project with construction about to go into full swing
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The US$800-million terminal, located about 110 kilometers south of Manila and within ICTSIs’ Bauan International Port in Batangas, is set to become the country’s second-largest container terminal after the Manila International Container Terminal
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The facility is seen to support industrial and manufacturing activities in the region
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Construction is scheduled from May to September 2027, with equipment delivery and installation targeted for August 2027 and full completion targeted for 2028
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) officially launched its South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) project with construction set to go into full swing by May.
The US$800-million terminal, located about 110 kilometers south of Manila and within ICTSI’s Bauan International Port in Batangas, is set to become the Philippines’ second-largest container terminal after ICTSI flagship, Manila International Container Terminal.
The terminal is seen to expand trade facilitation capabilities not only of Southern Luzon but of the entire country, and support industrial and manufacturing activities, including cargo requirements associated with energy‑related and industrial projects in the region, ICTSI said in a statement.
Moreover, the terminal will complement Manila’s trade facilitation capabilities.
ICTSI executive vice president Christian Gonzalez acknowledged the support of national and local officials and agencies for the project.
“It’s never easy to take the first step. Having a vision is one thing, but making it happen on the ground requires strong partnership with local leaders who are committed to delivering critical infrastructure,” he said in a press release.
“We hope that what we unveil today will inspire everyone and demonstrate what can be achieved through long-term collaboration and commitment,” Gonzalez added.
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SLCT occupies a naturally protected cove on Batangas Bay, which is expected to provide operational stability as the development advances toward its target 2028 completion and prepares for ultra‑large container vessel capability.
At full development, SLCT will have an 800‑meter quay, 38 hectares of yard, and an 18‑meter berth depth, and a terminal capacity that will exceed two million twenty-foot equivalent units annually.
Construction of the terminal will be rolled out in phases over two years.
Phase 1 construction consists of marine works and construction of a 425‑meter quay designed for super post‑Panamax operations. Construction is scheduled from May to September 2027, with equipment delivery and installation targeted for August 2027.
Upon reaching operational readiness, SLCT is expected to contribute added throughput capacity within the ICTSI group’s Philippine portfolio and support long‑term network planning.
Envisioned as a smart technology terminal, the facility features a suite of advanced equipment, including eight remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes, 20 rail-mounted gantries, and 32 diesel-hybrid carriers and handlers.
Accessibility to SLCT is directly through the Bauan–San Pascual–Batangas–STAR route and major South Luzon tollways with additional transport connectivity under consideration for the Cavite‑to‑Bauan corridor.
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