ICTSI's Visayas terminal handles gearless vessel
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Iloilo, Visayas Container Terminal (VCT), recently docked the first gearless vessel to call in the Western Visayas Region.
Operated by Regional Container Lines (RCL), the 1,022-TEU Otana Bhum made its inaugural call at VCT on January 9, signifying a new era in port operations and trade connectivity for the Visayas.
The call underscores VCT's enhanced capabilities following the September 2024 delivery of two brand-new mobile harbour cranes (MHC) as part of ICTSI's commitment to expanding and upgrading the terminal's facilities.
The MHCs are designed to handle the latest shipping requirements, enabling VCT to serve the larger gearless vessels.
The MV Otana Bhum sails under the RCL Singapore-Philippines 6 (RSP6) service, which rotates through the ports of Singapore, Iloilo, Zamboanga, Cebu and Tagoloan and provides connections across key regional and international trade hubs.
source:Schednet
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