BUSINESS

Mindanao trade gets key boost

DT · Nov 30, 2022, 2:10 AM

Mobile harbor crane enables MCT to service two longer ships simultaneously. | Photograph courtesy of ICTSI

Mindanao Container Terminal, International Container Terminal Services Inc.'s business unit in Misamis Oriental, has acquired a mobile harbor crane to enhance capacity and boost productivity.

The MHC will augment the terminal's existing quay cranes to enhance overall vessel handling capability by enabling the simultaneous handling of two longer ships. The MHC will be operational by December.

Mindanao Container Terminal, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc., develops, manages, and operates the container terminal at the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental in southern Philippines.

Agro-industry backed

It provides full terminal operations and supports the agro-industrial sectors in Mindanao as well as the country's international standing as a leader in the fresh and canned pineapple trade.

Earlier in March, MCT deployed two new rubber-tired gantries to increase the efficiency of its landside operations. A side lifter will also be deployed in November to support MCT's recently launched empty container depot service.

MCT's acquisition of additional port equipment is part of its ongoing expansion program. This comes after the 100-meter berth expansion and installation of dolphin mooring and inland bollards back in 2020.