International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has added eight hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) to its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), expanding capacity, improving operational efficiency, and advancing its sustainability goals.

The RTGs — built by Japan's Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd — feature an 80kW lithium-ion power pack paired with a 100kW engine-generator set. The smaller genset, compared to the 220kW units used in conventional Mitsui hybrid RTGs, reduces fuel consumption significantly while cutting emissions. 

A regenerative braking system captures and reuses energy to recharge the batteries, delivering substantial energy savings and improving overall efficiency.

With the new units, MICT now operates 18 quay cranes and 60 RTGs, the country’s largest container-handling fleet. The investment is part of ICTSI's broader expansion program, including the development of Berth 8 and other infrastructure upgrades, which increase terminal capacity and streamline operations.

These enhancements allow MICT to handle growing cargo volumes more efficiently, enabling faster turnaround times and more reliable delivery schedules for clients.

"The acquisition also supports ICTSI's long-term sustainability targets, which include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions per container move by 26 percent by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050," the port terminal operator said. 

ICTSI added that alongside equipment upgrades, the company continues to invest in low-emission technologies, renewable energy, better waste management, and digital solutions to enhance efficiency while minimizing its environmental footprint.