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Manila International Container Terminal’s three new quay cranes are now operational, increasing its capacity to handle more containers
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MICT chief operating officer Christian Lozano said the new cranes enable the terminal to handle cargo loads more efficiently, leading to faster vessel turnaround times and better operations overall
Manila International Container Terminal’s (MICT) three new quay cranes are now operational, increasing its capacity to handle more containers.
“The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant step forward to MICT’s expansion and modernization,” MICT chief operating officer Christian Lozano said in a statement.
“Their addition enables us to handle cargo loads more efficiently, leading to faster vessel turnaround times and better operations overall,” he added.
MICT has the largest quay crane fleet in the Philippines with 18 units.
The operational efficiencies contributed by the new cranes enable the terminal to better manage peak periods and high cargo volumes, ensuring smoother and more predictable operations for all stakeholders, MICT said.
These improvements enhance the overall customer experience, providing shippers and consignees with more reliable and timely services.
Aside from acquiring new equipment, MICT has commenced the second phase of its Berth 8 expansion. The project includes the construction of a 300-meter wharf and a 10-hectare container yard (full build).
Upon completion, the expansion will increase MICT’s capacity by 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 3.5 million TEUs.
Berth 8 will be equipped with three quay cranes to handle foreign ultra-large container vessels with capacities of up to 18,000 TEUs. The new cranes are scheduled to arrive in 2027.
