Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and partner DP World have invested P120 million in the country’s first full fleet of 15 electric internal transfer vehicles (eITVs), now operational at the Manila South Harbor (MSH).
Marking a technological and environmental milestone, the deployment is aimed at boosting container transport between vessels and the yard—enhancing terminal efficiency, accelerating vessel turnaround, and cutting carbon emissions. The move is part of ATI and DP World’s push toward a fully decarbonized landside fleet by 2030.
“This is a significant leap not only for ATI and DP World but also for the Philippines,” said Glen Hilton, chairman of ATI and CEO of DP World Asia Pacific. “We are proud to invest in next-generation, zero-emission equipment that aligns with our global sustainability goals.”
The eITVs, built by Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., feature high-capacity batteries and smart control systems. Each unit underwent a one-year local evaluation to ensure safety and performance.
The rollout supports DP World’s global decarbonization roadmap—targeting a 42 oercent emissions cut by 2030 and net-zero operations by 2050—and aligns with the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) green modernization drive.
PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago hailed the initiative, calling it a benchmark in public-private collaboration for sustainable port development.
ATI is also advancing electrification across other port operations, recently expanding its electric ship-to-shore crane fleet to 11 units. Currently, 95 percent of MSH’s power is sourced from renewables, with full green energy coverage anticipated soon.
