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ICTSI Manila Continues Equipment Roll-Out

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently took delivery of another new quay crane and eight new hybrid rubber tired gantries (RTGs) for its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). The terminal now has the largest fleet of modern container-handling equipment in the Philippines with 18 quay cranes and 58 RTGs. Manufactured by ZPMC, the quay crane is part of…


Autonomous Straddle Carrier Boosts Efficiency

A container straddle carrier with an autonomous navigation system is helping improve operational efficiency during its final testing phase. Developed by China-headquartered Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (B), the straddle carrier can undertake self-repositioning, handling, stacking, loading and unloading, as well as transporting empty containers. The benefits of automating these tasks include energy savings, lower maintenance costs, environmental protection…