P15B Manila Port Expansion

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P15B Manila Port Expansion
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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
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"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
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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
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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.
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"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. ?
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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.
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News Source The Manila Times
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