DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six state-of-the-art hybrid Rubber-Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes at Manila South Harbor, boosting capacity while advancing safer, more efficient and low-emission operations. Built by ZPMC, the units cut fuel use and emissions, feature advanced safety and operating controls, and may later be converted to fully electric power. Stacking six containers high, they lift the terminal’s RTG fleet to 29, speeding cargo handling and truck turnaround.
This forms part of ongoing modernization that included an expanded Pier 3 and two large quay cranes in early 2025. Combined investments have raised the harbor’s annual capacity nearly 40 percent to 2 million TEUs, cementing its role as a key trade gateway. The project supports a broader sustainability drive that began with the country’s first all-electric internal transfer vehicle fleet last year; more electric equipment is set to arrive by end-2026.
“For 40 years, ATI has invested to keep Philippine trade moving,” said DP World Southeast Asia ports vice president and ATI director William Khoury. “Together with DP World, we are building on this foundation with cleaner, smarter infrastructure for long-term safety, efficiency and sustainability.” The upgrade is part of a regional program covering Manila, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna to strengthen trade infrastructure and support national economic growth.
