Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), a facility of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) in Iloilo, enhanced its operational capabilities with the addition of two new ESP.5 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbor cranes (MHCs).
These advanced cranes, the largest and first of their kind in Panay Island, will elevate the standard of port operations in the region
Designed to operate on standard class vessels, the cranes each have a maximum reach of 46 meters and top lifting capacity of 100 tons. These enable VCT to handle the increasing volume of containerized, bulk, general and project cargo in Panay and Region 6.
The introduction of these equipment class will also streamline the terminal’s operation, resulting in faster turnaround times for vessels and trucks, as well as better overall port efficiency and safety.
“These cranes are game changers for the Visayas market. We are excited to integrate them to our operations after five months since VCT started commercial operations at the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex,” VCT executive director Timothee Jeannin said.
“Our commitment to providing world-class service to the Visayas market goes beyond investing in equipment as we are also investing in our workers. We sent VCT personnel to train at the Manila International Container Terminal and South Pacific International Container Terminal in Papua New Guinea on crane operation and maintenance to ensure we maximize the use of the equipment,” he said.
Gareth Scott, ICTSI equipment procurement and commissioning director, said they monitored the production of the cranes from the first day since it ordering them, ensuring that they are made according to the company’s specification.
It will take a couple of weeks for the MHCs to be fully commissioned.
Other ongoing developments in VCT include dredging along the terminal’s berths to increase depth capacity in preparation for the arrival of larger ships; further rehabilitation of container yard; improvement of engineering facilities; and greening and development of multipurpose and recreation spaces for employees.
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