DP World, ATI commission six hybrid cranes at Manila South Harbour
Together, these investments increased MSH’s annual container-handling capacity by nearly 40% over four years.
PHILIPPINES – DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have commissioned six hybrid Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes at Manila South Harbour, bringing the terminal’s RTG fleet to 29 units and raising annual container-handling capacity to 2.0 million TEUs from 1.45 million TEUs in 2021.
The cranes, manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. (ZPMC), use hybrid technology to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
They feature automatic gantry steering, emergency stop systems, anti-sway technology, truck detection and chassis positioning, and are designed for future conversion to fully electric operations.
Capable of stacking six containers high, the equipment supports faster truck turnaround at the terminal. The investment builds on the modernization of Manila South Harbour through seaside and landside infrastructure projects.
In early 2025, the partners inaugurated an extended Pier 3 equipped with two new quay cranes, among the largest in the Philippines. Together, these investments increased MSH’s annual container-handling capacity by nearly 40% over four years.
Electric equipment rollout
In 2025, the partners introduced 15 fully electric Internal Transfer Vehicles (eITVs) at MSH, supported by quick-charging stations, a first for the Philippines. By the end of 2026, MSH is expected to deploy three electric empty container handlers, two electric reach stackers and an additional 15 eITVs
William Khoury, DP World APAC Vice President for Ports & Terminals Southeast Asia and ATI Director, said: “For 40 years, ATI has continuously invested in the infrastructure, technology and people that keep Philippine trade moving. Together with DP World, we are building on this strong foundation by investing in cleaner equipment, smarter technologies and more resilient infrastructure that will make our gateways safer, more efficient and sustainable into the future.”
“Our goal is to help shape the next generation of Philippine trade infrastructure. By working closely with government and industry partners and investing across our ports and logistics network, we can strengthen the connections that Philippine businesses rely on to reach domestic and international markets.”
The transformation of MSH is part of ATI and DP World’s wider investment programme across Manila, Batangas, Cavite and Laguna, focused on developing more competitive, resilient and future-ready trade infrastructure to support the long-term growth of the Philippine economy.
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