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International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) recently rolled out the expansion of its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) with the ongoing development of another berth (Berth 8).
The construction of the new berth, which will be done in two phases, will allow MICT to handle increasing volume demand and serve new-generation container ships that can carry up to 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU).
With the growing trend towards larger container ships, the MICT said it will be ready to service these very large container ships with ease and efficiency, according to Christian Gonzalez, ICTSI executive vice president.
The added capacity will allow the port to stay ahead of demand and address the steadily increasing volume, a sure sign of economic recovery for the Philippines
"Berth 8 will be a game-changer for the city. It will take Manila's port capabilities to a whole new level with the ability to handle the larger capacity ships and the additional volume that comes with them," Gonzales said
Under the design, Berth 8 will add a total of 400 meters quay and up to 12 hectares of yard area in phases. Along with port equipment, the expansion is estimated to cost P15 billion
Water alongside will be initially dredged to a depth of 13.5 meters with potential further deepening to 15 meters draft. ICTSI said it is not specifically obligated under its contract with the Philippine Ports Authority to build Berth 8.
"We're doing it to become more competitive in the face of rising global trade. Our commitment has always been to provide the highest levels of service and infrastructure and building another berth to increase our terminal's capability is one way of honoring that commitment," explained Gonzalez.
The full build, including Berths 6 and 7 and combined with the 1,300 meters of Berths 1 – 5, will give MICT a total berth length of 2,300 meters and expand the MICT berthing and total capacities by 21 percent and 25 percent, respectively.
