Manila International Container Terminal Welcomes First Green Ship

Source: www.gulfoilandgas.com 9/30/2024, Location: Asia

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Manila, received the inaugural call of CMA CGM Passion—the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessel to dock at the terminal—on 26 September.

The 7,327-TEU CMA CGM Passion operates under CNC’s KCS service, which offers direct sailings between South China and the Philippines. This weekly service connects key ports in China, Indonesia, and the Philippines, including Xingang, Dalian, Lianyungang, Qingdao, Singapore, Jakarta, Surabaya, and Manila. It also provides one of the fastest transit times from Qingdao to Singapore and Indonesia.

“This landmark call reinforces our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of MICT’s operations, which include investing in hybrid rubber-tired gantries that require less fuel and generate cleaner emissions. We hope to handle more green ships as the industry moves towards decarbonization,” said Christian Lozano, MICT chief operating officer.

MICT’s efforts to minimize its environmental footprint have been recognized by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Port Services Network with a green port status. Recent initiatives include improved wastewater management, circular economy practices, and biodiversity protection.

The CMA CGM Passion is also the largest capacity boxship handled by MICT to date. With the capability to accommodate the largest vessels being cascaded to the Philippines, MICT is well-positioned to enhance the country’s foreign trade by promoting stronger trade connectivity and making the Port of Manila more globally competitive.

Headquartered in Singapore, CNC is a leading intra-Asia short-sea specialist and a fully integrated subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group.


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