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ICTSI OFFERS US$30M TERMINAL Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade, has received a proposal to develop a common-user barge and RoRo terminal in Cavite. The offer was submitted by International Container Terminal Services aligned with DOTr plan to move goods through nautical highways more efficiently. To be called Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), it shall be built on a six-hectare property in the town of Tanza, estimated to cost around US$30-million.
ICTSI SVP Christian Gonzalez Cavite was identified as the prime location because of its high There are also sustainable environmental economic density; also of the Cavite and social benefits with the reduction Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) housing in traffic congestion. This leads to lower over 400 operating companies. fuel consumption and a significant Phase 1 of CGT’s development will decrease in carbon emissions. support a total throughput of 115,000 The terminal will also present new TEUs per year. The net effect of employment opportunities, both direct transshipping cargo from Manila’s ports to Cavite via barge and Ro-Ro equates to and indirect, for the provincial labor approximately 140,000 fewer truck trips. pool.
PACIFIC ROADLINK INVESTS ON YARD DEVELOPMENT
(L to R) Pacific Roadlink Logistics Inc.’s Ran Basi, Krizzel Allanigue, Marilyn Tabanao, Cherry Lacson and Gilbert Singson with Sany’s William Xu; Boeing Material Handling Corporation’s Ronald Guan; and Sany’s Jack Zeng Lan during the ceremonial turnover. Pacific Roadlink Logistics (PRLI) initiates entry in port yard development with a P60-million investment in highstacking empty container handlers. PRLI is a joint venture between Magsaysay Transport and Logistics Group and Interpacific Highway Transport Corporation, investing in four handlers in respond to the growing truck congestion within and outside of port gates. The ceremonial turnover and blessing of the four newly acquired equipment was held last November 9 at PRLI container
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yard in Malabon, Metro Manila. These were was attended by representatives from foreign shipping companies and partners from Sany and Boeing Material Handling Corporation. Acquisition of the container handlers is part of PRLI respond to the growing truck congestion problems in and outside port gates without impending the productivity of supply chains. The company also expects to improve depot efficiency and safety. PRLI GM Gilbert Singson says, “We are investing in the future. This investment
demonstrates our commitment to growing our service offering for our customers.” The second batch of container handlers is expected within six months. The PRLI container yard in Malabon handles 3,000 TEUs; the additional equipment addresses the continuous high growth in containerized movements. More importantly, the proactive investment answers to the needs of PRLI clients.