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Manila South Harbor expands with tallest cranes in PH
Manila South Harbor expands with tallest cranes in PH
MANILA — The Manila South Harbor has expanded to handle more container vans as well as installed two of the tallest cranes in the Philippines.
MANILA — The Manila South Harbor has expanded to handle more container vans as well as installed two of the tallest cranes in the Philippines.
Port operator Asian Terminals Incorporated (ATI) said Pier 3 has been extended while also expanding its container yard. ATI President Eusebio Tanco said P5.7 billion has been spent on the port modernization program.
Port operator Asian Terminals Incorporated (ATI) said Pier 3 has been extended while also expanding its container yard. ATI President Eusebio Tanco said P5.7 billion has been spent on the port modernization program.
"Manila South Harbour is now better equipped to serve as a strategic national trade hub moving cargoes faster, smarter, keeping industries running, creating jobs, and unlocking greater opportunity for our people," Tanco said.
"Manila South Harbour is now better equipped to serve as a strategic national trade hub moving cargoes faster, smarter, keeping industries running, creating jobs, and unlocking greater opportunity for our people," Tanco said.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of Dubai-based DP World, parent firm of ATI, said they believe in the Philippine economy which is why they alloted a huge investment amount.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of Dubai-based DP World, parent firm of ATI, said they believe in the Philippine economy which is why they alloted a huge investment amount.
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From 1.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers before, the port can now handle 2 million TEUs.
From 1.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) containers before, the port can now handle 2 million TEUs.
"At DP World, we consider the Philippines as a major port and transportation space. That's why we're expanding," he added.
"At DP World, we consider the Philippines as a major port and transportation space. That's why we're expanding," he added.
The Philippine Ports Authority welcomed the modernization of Manila South Harbor as this will improve shipping processes and lessen delays.
The Philippine Ports Authority welcomed the modernization of Manila South Harbor as this will improve shipping processes and lessen delays.
"Mas marami na tayong ma accomodate na barko lalung lalu na dito sa South Harbour in which case mas bibilis yung processing ng mga kargamento. Imbes na dati naghihintay ang barko para mag queue, mas mabilis ngayon ang queuing nila," said PPA General Manager Jay Santiago.
"Mas marami na tayong ma accomodate na barko lalung lalu na dito sa South Harbour in which case mas bibilis yung processing ng mga kargamento. Imbes na dati naghihintay ang barko para mag queue, mas mabilis ngayon ang queuing nila," said PPA General Manager Jay Santiago.
Santiago added that they anticipate more cargo ships to dock in Manila with the possible increase of US-imposed tarriffs on other countries. Though the Philippines may also be affected, Santiago said initial pronouncements said the country will have a smaller tarriff compared to neighboring countries.
Santiago added that they anticipate more cargo ships to dock in Manila with the possible increase of US-imposed tarriffs on other countries. Though the Philippines may also be affected, Santiago said initial pronouncements said the country will have a smaller tarriff compared to neighboring countries.
"Slowly nagkakaroon ng mga further commitments ng mga investments sa Pilipinas especiallly moving from China, from Taiwan. They're looking at the Philippines as the next best option," he said.
"Slowly nagkakaroon ng mga further commitments ng mga investments sa Pilipinas especiallly moving from China, from Taiwan. They're looking at the Philippines as the next best option," he said.
Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon also joined the ceremonial launch of the expanded port and he welcomed the additional investments to help upgrade the country's main port.
Department of Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon also joined the ceremonial launch of the expanded port and he welcomed the additional investments to help upgrade the country's main port.
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