ICTSI has ordered US$22 million in hybrid equipment for its Manila flagship in order to improve efficiency and reduce terminal emissions.
The 16 hybrid rubber tyred gantry (RTG) cranes will be deployed at the Manila International Container Terminal as part of the operator’s US$80 million capital equipment programme.
“The new RTGs will improve terminal efficiency and allow us to match demand in terms of operational performance,” said Christian R Gonzalez, ICTSI senior vice president and head of Asia-Pacific and MICT.
“Just as important is that we can expect a minimum 40% reduction in carbon emissions and up to 60% better fuel economy. A side benefit is that the smaller engines mean reduced noise levels at the yard."
The MES hybrid uses diesel fuel saving technology that combines 200kVA Li-ion batteries and a smaller diesel engine, resulting in lower carbon emissions and better fuel efficiency.
Manufactured by Japanese shipbuilder and equipment maker Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. (MES), the Mitsui Li-ion Hybrid RTG can stack one over five containers high and six containers wide, including truck roadway.
The first batch of RTGs is scheduled for delivery in November next year, with the remaining eight to be turned over by October 2019.
ICTSI is also set to commission five additional quay cranes by 2019, which includes a pair of neo-Panamax cranes. Upon completion, MICT will become the only terminal in the Philippines capable of servicing neo-Panamax boxships with capacities of up to 13,000 teu.
