International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said that it has deployed two fully electric terminal tractors—the first deployment of such equipment in a Philippine port—at its flagship operation in the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).
The two Qomolo E-truck S2 units, manufactured by Shanghai Westwell Technology Co., Ltd., has been deployed for performance assessment before wider deployment, ICTSI said.
Powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries, the tractors have a rated motor power of 263kW and a peak output of 410kW. The trucks operate with zero emission.
Christian Lozano, MICT chief executive officer (CEO), said the deployment is part of ongoing efforts to adopt more sustainable technologies.
“The testing of electric terminal tractors is another step toward modernizing our operations with sustainability in mind. It supports our broader goal of transitioning the MICT into a green port,” Lozano said.
Lozano said the pilot use of the electric vehicles helps to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in MICT while supporting the ICTSI group’s environmental strategy and commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“The company is gradually introducing cleaner energy and equipment across its global terminals,” he said.
“We will continue to evaluate technologies that help reduce our environmental impact while maintaining efficient operations,” Lozano added.
MICT received the Green Port Award from the APEC Port Services Network in 2023 for its environmental initiatives. The introduction of electric tractors adds to those efforts.
