Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT)

ICTSI’s Mindanao Container Terminal shifts to solar power

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), the business unit of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines, has transitioned to operating entirely on solar power during daylight hours.

Since 14 February, MCT has been sourcing solar energy under a retail supply contract with PrimeRES Energy Corporation, in line with the Philippine energy department’s Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) framework.

“The Mindanao Container Terminal is a key...

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ICTSI secures 25-year extension for Mindanao Container Terminal operations

Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. (MICTSI), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), has secured a 25-year extension to continue operating and managing the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT).

This extension, granted by the PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority, allows MICTSI to oversee the terminal until 2058.

PHIVIDEC administrator and CEO Atty. Joseph Donato J. Bernedo stated, “Today’s signing ceremony reflects our commitment to growth and...

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Evergreen/Wan Hai joint service calls Mindanao Container Terminal for first time

The 2020-built, 2,000 TEU container ship Ever Core was the first vessel deployed on a new joint service by Taiwan’s ocean carriers Evergreen and Wan Hai, which called at the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

ICTSI believes the new bi-monthly service enhances MCT’s connectivity with key international markets in Hong Kong and Taiwan through the ports of Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Shekou, Subic, and...

https://container-news.com/evergreen-wan-hai-joint-service-calls-mindanao-container-terminal-for-first-time/

New China-Philippines service calls at Mindanao Container Terminal

The Philippines’ Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), operated by International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), recently received the inaugural call of SITC’s new China-Philippines Express 7 (CXP7) service.

This new service addresses the growing export volume of fresh produce such as pineapples and bananas from Bukidnon, offering exporters in Mindanao a transportation solution, and improving connectivity to markets in China.

“SITC’s new service is designed to meet the growing demand for...

https://container-news.com/new-china-philippines-service-calls-at-mindanao-container-terminal/

Wan Hai’s service returns to Mindanao Container Terminal

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) container facility in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, recently welcomed the return of Wan Hai Lines’ Mindanao – Hong Kong – Taiwan (MHT) service.

The MHT service resumed calls to MCT on 3 August, marked by the arrival of the 2000-built, 1,660 TEU Wan Hai 231. The weekly service of the Taiwanese ocean carrier will call MCT every Saturday, connecting Subic, Cebu and Mindanao to the trade hubs of Hong Kong and...

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ICTSI terminal in Philippines receives hybrid RTG cranes

International Container Terminal Services Inc’s (ICTSI) container handling facility  Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in the Philippines has taken delivery of two Mitsui hybrid rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes, the first to arrive in Mindanao.

MCT is therefore expanding its RTG fleet to six units with the new deliveries, which are anticipated to improve yard productivity and overall terminal efficiency without impacting significantly the terminal’s carbon footprint.

This happens as the Mitsui...

https://container-news.com/ictsi-terminal-in-philippines-receives-hybrid-rtg-cranes/

MCT to unveil modern international port in Mindanao

The Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), formerly known as Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. (MICTSI), said that it is rolling out improvements and upgrades at its port terminal, part of an ongoing strategy to become a premier international gateway in Mindanao.

MCT said it is currently in the process of upgrading its terminal operating system and has introduced a more customer-centric approach to provide better services to customers.

The MCT management says: “Our ongoing...

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