“The acquisition of these new quay cranes represents a significant step forward to MICT’s expansion and modernisation. Their addition enables us to handle cargo loads more efficiently, leading to faster vessel turnaround times and better operations overall,” said Christian Lozano, MICT Chief Operating Officer.

MICT has the largest quay crane fleet in the Philippines with 18 units.

Meanwhile MICT has commenced Phase 2 of its Berth 8 expansion. The project includes the construction of a 300-metre wharf and a 10-hectare container yard.

Upon completion, the expansion will increase MICT’s capacity by 200,000 teu to 3.5 million teu.

Berth 8 will be equipped with three quay cranes for the efficient handling of foreign ultra-large container vessels with capacities of up to 18,000 teu. The new cranes are scheduled to arrive in 2027.