The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) approved the capacity improvements at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship operation of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI).
The first phase of the expansion will be the construction of Berths 7 and 8, which will begin on October 15. The second phase, will begin in February 19 after getting the final approvals and it will add full back up area for the future berths 9 and 10.
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The berth expansion, which will have a controlling depth of 13.5 to 14.5 meters, aims to improve MICT’s ability to accommodate larger container ships and keep up with the increasing volume.
Except from the berth expansion, the expansion included the addition of yard space with the construction of the back-up area for berths 9 and 10. This additional area will give the terminal flexibility to deal with the increasing impact of weather related issues and changes in the regulatory environment.
In addition, 16 new rubber-tired gantries (RTG) will arrive in 2019, with the first eight RTGs available by April next year.
Finally, at the quay, two more super post Panamax quay cranes will be delivered by next year. Three QCs, delivered earlier in this year, are already operational.
