The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the flagship terminal of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), has deployed two fully electric terminal tractors. According to the company, it is the first deployment of such equipment in a Philippine port.
Electric terminal tractors
The two Qomolo E-truck S2 units were manufactured by Shanghai Westwell Technology. Powered by lithium iron phosphate batteries, the tractors operate with zero emissions and have a rated motor power of 263kW and a peak output of 410kW. The units will be assessed for performance before wider deployment.
Sustainable progress
The MICT is piloting the use of electric vehicles to help improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions in its port operations. Furthermore, the effort supports ICTSI’s environmental strategy and commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The company is gradually introducing cleaner energy and equipment across its global terminals.
Christian Lozano, CEO of MICT, said, “The testing of electric terminal tractors is another step toward modernizing our operations with sustainability in mind. It supports our broader goal of transitioning the MICT into a green port.”
In related news, Manila South Harbour (MSH) in the Philippines recently received US$100m in investment from DP World and Asian Terminals (ATI). Read the full story here