Visayas Container Terminal to receive new mobile harbour cranes

Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) is set to receive two new ESP.5 Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour cranes (MHC).

The new port equipment, which is reportedly the largest and first of its kind on the island of Panay, aims to improve regional port operations.

The cranes, designed to work on standard-class vessels, have a maximum reach of 46 metres and a top lifting capability of 100 tonnes, allowing VCT to manage the growing volume of containerised, bulk, general, and project goods.

The addition of these equipment classes is expected to help streamline the terminal’s operation, resulting in shorter turnaround times for vessels and trucks, as well as improved port efficiency and safety.

 “These cranes are game changers for the Visayas market. We are excited to integrate them to our operations after five months since VCT started commercial operations at the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex,” said Timothee Jeannin, VCT Executive Director.

“We monitored the production of these cranes from the first day since we ordered them, ensuring that they are made according to our specification,” added Gareth Scott, ICTSI Equipment Procurement and Commissioning Director.

Other ongoing developments at VCT include dredging along the terminal’s berths to increase depth capacity in preparation for the arrival of larger ships, further rehabilitation of the container yard, improvements to engineering facilities, and the greening and development of multipurpose and recreational spaces for employees.