DP World has announced the unveiling of 15 brand-new electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs) at its Philippines site at the Manila South Harbour.
The US $100 million investment has been made by DP World and its strategic partner Asian Terminals (ATI), with corresponding rapid-charging infrastructure also included in the purchase.
The fleet of 15 is the first fleet of eITVs to be deployed for operations in the Philippines and will boost efficiency at the Manila South Harbour.
The new fleet of ITVs will facilitate the transport of containers between vessels and yard to allow for quick vessel turnaround time while improving overall terminal efficiency. In addition to enhancing landside operational efficiency, the vehicles are also accelerating the terminal’s transition to clean energy-powered landside operations as part of its goal of operating a fully-decarbonised fleet by 2030.
Plans are also underway to facilitate the deployment of more electric equipment such as rubber-tired gantry cranes, side loaders, reach stackers and forklifts in the next few years.
“This is a significant leap, not only for DP World, but also for the Philippines as we continue to work with our partner ATI and local authorities to further power economic growth for the country,” DP World Asia Pacific CEO and managing director Glen Hilton says.
“We are proud to align this new chapter to our sustainability journey by investing in next-generation terminal equipment that operates on clean energy with zero emissions.”
The new eITVs are manufactured by Sany Heavy Industry and are equipped with high-capacity batteries, powerful electric drivetrains and advanced control systems to deliver safe, efficient and zero-emissions cargo movement.
“We congratulate DP World and ATI for this operational milestone, it’s encouraging to see the private sector take the lead in ushering the ports and logistics sector into a cleaner and greener future,” Philippine Ports Authority general manager Jay Daniel Santiago says.
“Our aspiration is to make the Philippine port system a benchmark for sustainability. This initiative helps set the pace for greening the logistics sector, beginning with our major international gateways.”
The new fleet follows DP World adding two new ship-to-shore cranes in the Philippines earlier this year.
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