International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) said its Cagayan de Oro operation, Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), is now servicing MV Ever Core under a new joint service by Evergreen and Wan Hai Lines.
The ship’s maiden call on the Mindanao port was in August.
The new bi-monthly service enhances MCT’s connectivity with key international markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan through the ports of Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Shekou, Subic, and Cebu.
“It further strengthens MCT’s role as an important gateway for trade in Mindanao,” ICTSI said in a statement yesterday.
“This new partnership with Evergreen and Wan Hai further demonstrates our commitment to providing enhanced connectivity to Mindanao’s exporters and importers. As we continue to grow and expand our network, we’re confident that this new service will bring greater value to the region’s agricultural sector and foster economic growth,” said Aurelio Garcia, MCT chief executive officer.
ICTSI said the 1,984 TEU MV Ever Core, operating the service alternate with Wan Hai Lines’ Mindanao-Hong Kong-Taiwan (MHT) route, is designed to meet the timely export needs of coconut by-products.
The additional capacity and improved schedules will help ensure agricultural exporters can reliably meet the increasing demand from international buyers of one of Mindanao’s primary exports, ICTSI said.
MCT continues to enhance its facilities and expand its service offerings, positioning itself as a vital hub for international trade in Southern Philippines. By increasing capacity and introducing new shipping line services, the terminal commits to supporting the region’s growth and providing timely, efficient trade solutions for customers, according to Garcia.
