Strategic partners DP World and Asian Terminals have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry cranes at Manila South Harbour, manufactured by ZPMC.
The new cranes bring the terminal’s RTG fleet to 29 units and are capable of stacking six containers high, enhancing cargo handling capacity and supporting faster, safer truck turnaround.
The hybrid RTGs use technology that reduces fuel consumption and emissions compared to conventional diesel-powered equipment, and are equipped with advanced safety features including automatic gantry steering, emergency stop systems, anti-sway technology, truck detection and chassis positioning.
The cranes are also designed for future conversion to fully electric operations, aligning with the partners’ broader drive toward lower-emission port operations.
The commissioning builds on a sustained modernisation programme at Manila South Harbour. In early 2025, ATI and DP World inaugurated an extended Pier 3 equipped with two new quay cranes among the largest in the Philippines. Together, these investments have increased MSH’s annual container-handling capacity by nearly 40 percent, from 1.45 million TEUs in 2021 to 2.0 million TEUs in 2025.
On the electrification side, 15 fully electric Internal Transfer Vehicles were introduced in 2025 alongside quick-charging stations, a first for the Philippines, with three electric empty container handlers, two electric reach stackers and an additional 15 eITVs expected to be deployed by the end of 2026.
William Khoury, DP World APAC Vice President for Ports and Terminals Southeast Asia and ATI Director, described 40 years of continuous investment in infrastructure, technology and people as the foundation on which the partners are building cleaner, smarter and more resilient trade gateways for the future.
He highlighted the goal of shaping the next generation of Philippine trade infrastructure through close collaboration with government and industry partners across Manila, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna to support the long-term growth of the Philippine economy.
