International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) added eight hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) to its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), expanding capacity, improving operational efficiency, and advancing its sustainability goals.
Built by Japan’s Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., the RTGs feature an 80kW lithium-ion power pack paired with a 100kW engine-generator set.
“The smaller genset, compared to the 220kW units used in conventional Mitsui hybrid RTGs, reduces fuel consumption significantly while cutting emissions,” the company said in a statement issued yesterday.
“A regenerative braking system captures and reuses energy to recharge the batteries, delivering substantial energy savings and improving overall efficiency,” the company explained.
With the new units, MICT now operates 18 quay cranes and 60 RTGs, the country’s largest container-handling fleet.
Broader expansion program
ICTSI said the investment is part of its broader expansion program, including the development of Berth 8 and other infrastructure upgrades, which increase terminal capacity and streamline operations.
“These enhancements allow MICT to handle growing cargo volumes more efficiently, enabling faster turnaround times and more reliable delivery schedules for clients,” it said.
Minimize environmental footprint
The acquisition also supports the cargo terminal operator’s long-term sustainability targets, which include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions per container move by 26 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
