MICT adds 8 hybrid RTGs, largest fleet in PH

The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is enhancing its operations with the introduction of eight hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), marking a significant step towards modernization and sustainability.

These new cranes, manufactured by Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. of Japan, feature an 80kW lithium-ion battery system and a 100kW generator, allowing for reduced fuel consumption, lower emissions, and energy regeneration through braking.

With the addition of these eight hybrid RTGs, MICT now boasts the largest container-handling fleet in the Philippines, comprising 18 quay cranes and 60 RTGs.

This investment is part of ICTSI's larger expansion initiative, which includes the development of Berth 8 and other terminal improvements designed to expedite vessel turnaround times and optimize cargo movement.

The adoption of hybrid technology aligns with ICTSI's commitment to environmental sustainability, including its goals to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions per container move by 26 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.