International Container Terminal Services has deployed eight hybrid rubber-tired gantries at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal, expanding operational capacity, enhancing efficiency, and advancing environmental sustainability objectives.
Manufactured by Japan’s Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding, the RTGs incorporate an 80kW lithium-ion power system combined with a 100kW engine-generator configuration.
The reduced genset capacity, compared to the 220kW units utilized in conventional Mitsui hybrid RTGs, significantly decreases fuel consumption while minimizing emissions.
A regenerative braking mechanism captures and repurposes energy for battery recharging, delivering considerable energy savings and enhanced operational efficiency.
With these additions, MICT now operates 18 quay cranes and 60 RTGs, representing the nation’s largest container-handling equipment fleet.
This investment forms part of ICTSI’s comprehensive expansion initiative, encompassing Berth 8 development and additional infrastructure improvements, which increase terminal capacity and optimize operations.
These enhancements enable MICT to process increasing cargo volumes more effectively, facilitating accelerated turnaround times and improved delivery reliability for clients.
The acquisition advances ICTSI’s long-term environmental objectives, including reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions per container move by 26 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Beyond equipment improvements, the company continues investing in low-emission technologies, renewable energy systems, enhanced waste management, and digital solutions to boost efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
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