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MICT Gets Eco-Friendly RTGs
International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI)
flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has
received four of 16 new hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTG) as
part of the Company's long-term investment in capacity
enhancement and environmental efficiency.
"A first in Philippines and Manufactured by Mitsui Engineering
& Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (MES) of Japan, the Mitsui Li-ion
Hybrid RTG is equipped with a 200kVA Li-ion battery and a smaller
diesel engine that dramatically improves the carbon footprint of
the terminal," said a press release from ICTSI.
Once fully commissioned, the hybrid RTGs are expected to further
boost MICT's container yard productivity, and allow the country's
largest, best-equipped and most technologically-advanced
container terminal to fully match demand in terms of operational
performance.
The new port equipment also underscore ICTSI's Group-wide
commitment towards ensuring an environment-friendly supply
chain-among which, includes expanding the use of next generation
energy-efficient cargo handling equipment and vehicle fleets.
Seen to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent and noise levels at
the container yard, and up to 60 percent better fuel
economy-these hybrids reaffirm the Company's efforts in
minimizing the impact of port operations at its Manila flagship.
"As we continuously drive economic growth in our home operations,
ICTSI will always be at the forefront of innovation with ports
equipment and adaptive technology that ensures increasing
productivity while reducing carbon footprint," says Christian R.
Gonzalez, ICTSI Global Corporate Head.
Two super post-Panamax quay cranes and twelve more hybrid RTGs
are arriving before the end of the first half of 2019. Three QCs
delivered in 2018, including the first pair of neo-Panamax cranes
in the country,are already operational.
Capacity improvements are also underway at the Manila flagship,
among which includes the first phase construction of Berths 7 and
8, and back-up areas for the future Berths 9 and 10.
The MICT is certified with ISO 14001:2008, fully-compliant with
the local environmental laws, and has systems to strictly monitor
and manage its stack emissions, water usage and effluent, and
waste generation.
Jan 14, 2019
