With a reach of 46 meters and the ability to lift up to 100 tons, these cranes are designed for efficiency. They will help VCT handle growing volumes of containerized goods, bulk, and general cargo.
The new equipment will speed up operations, reducing the time vessels and trucks spend at the port, which means faster service and improved safety.
“These cranes are game changers for the Visayas market. We are excited to integrate them into our operations after five months since VCT started commercial operations at the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex,” Timothee Jeannin, VCT executive director, said in a statement.
“Our commitment to providing world-class service to the Visayas market goes beyond investing in equipment as we are also investing in our workers. We sent VCT personnel to train at the Manila International Container Terminal and South Pacific International Container Terminal in Papua New Guinea on crane operation and maintenance to ensure we maximize the use of the equipment,” he added.
In addition to the cranes, VCT is deepening its berths for larger ships, upgrading its container yard, enhancing its engineering facilities, and creating green spaces for employees.
All these improvements aim to make the terminal more efficient, modern, and employee-friendly. The cranes will be fully operational in the coming weeks.
