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ICTSI Laguna dry port expands facilities

ICTSI OPERATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER STORY

4 ICTSI Laguna dry port expands facilities

ICTSI NEWSBREAK

6 ICTSI Subic unit opens one-stop shop

7 Subic Maritime Conference highlights growth potentials of central, northern Luzon gateway

8 ICTSI 1Q 2015 net income up 3% to USD54 million

8 PICT wins safety award

8 PICT holds 14th annual general meeting

9 MICT conducts safety orientation for truck drivers

SHIP AHOY!

9 ERL launches ferry service in BICT

9 Hanjin makes maiden call at BGT

TECH TALK

11 MICT rolls out VOIP for RTGs and Stackers

11 AGCT introduces new system for improved logistics

SPOTLIGHT

10 BICT attends World Bank seminar

10 Jose Carlo Javier’s insights on human resource transformation is featured on Talented Philippines

10 BICT joins the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia

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ON BOARD

16 New PortFolio correspondent

16 PortFolio shirt and lanyard

ICTSI NEWSBREAK

12 MICT hosts “Fight of the Century” viewing party to celebrate Chairman’s Cup win

GEARING UP

14 ICTSI earmarks additional port equipment to boost capability in Luzon

MEETS AND GREETS

14 Iraq’s Transport Minister inspects on-going development at BGT

ICTSI NEWSBREAK

14 DIPSSCOR holds annual Family Day celebration

DO GOOD

15 ICTSI Foundation names first EcoPatrol of the month

15 DSWD-NCR turns over cleaning materials for Parola Solid Waste Management Project

LEVEL UP

16 PICT executives, clients tee off in teambuilding event

16 MICT ERT conducts fire drill to boost emergency preparedness

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MAY 2015

COVER STORY

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) dry port unit, Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal (LGICT), recently broke ground to start the expansion of new facilities which include extended and dedicated storage areas for loaded and empty containers, a runway for rubber tired

gantries (RTG), container care facilities, weigh bridges at the gates and an upgraded access road, as it primes the Laguna dry port for the revival of intermodal freight transport in the Philippines.

ICTSI Laguna dry port expands facilities

The expansion works, which is Phase 1 development of LGICT, commenced after groundbreaking and time capsule lowering ceremonies attended by officers and staff of ICTSI and LGICT, representatives from joint venture partners Transnational Diversified Group and Nippon Container Terminals Co. Ltd., and officials from local government units at the Laguna dry port site in Calamba City, 58 kilometers south of Metro Manila, province of Laguna.

In his message, Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region, thanked partners, clients, the provincial government of Laguna, the city government of Calamba and all the parties involved in the Laguna dry port. He bared plans to revive an existing

railroad connection that will directly link LGICT and ICTSI’s flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), the country’s largest and sole dedicated container handling facility.

“It is a great aspiration that we have, not only to see this develop as an inland container terminal in today’s form, but also as an inland container terminal connected by rail to the country’s premier port in its future form. I think this ambition that we have is something that requires congratulations at this point. Obviously, with all the hard work from all of us and help of the government, we will make this a reality in the coming years,” says Mr. Gonzalez.

ICTSI was the first logistics company to introduce intermodal freight transport in the Philippines

when it offered container transport service by rail from the late 1990s to the early 2000s. ICTSI divested from the business in 2003 due to a slowdown in the container market in southern Luzon. The improving Philippine economy in recent years resulted in increased container traffic, prompting ICTSI to re-open the Laguna dry port in March to support the growing volume. ICTSI also plans to revive the rail freight service to and from the MICT and the Laguna dry port in the near future.

“Once everybody starts using LGICT, we can expect even better productivity levels at MICT. Most importantly, the whole economy will benefit from this project,” Mr. Gonzalez adds. The dry port’s current annual capacity of 250,000 TEUs effectively increases MICT’s capacity by 10 percent.

Photo shows the groundbreaking and time capsule lowering ceremonies signaling the start of Phase 1 civil works at the LGICT site in Calamba City, Laguna. From left: Socorro Z. Niro, TDG Chief Finance Officer; Rashid Alexander H. Delgado, Transnational Diversified Corp. President; Atty. Lirene Mora-Suarez, ICTSI Corporate Legal Services Officer; Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region; Dan C. Florentino, TDG Chief Operating Officer; Carmela N. Rodriguez, LGICT General Manager; and Shuji Harada, NCT Philippines President.



“It is a great aspiration that we have, not only to see this develop as an inland container terminal in today’s form, but also as an inland container terminal connected by rail to the country’s premier port in its future form.”— Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region

Artist’s perspective of a fully developed LGICT

LGICT will help lower MICT’s import inventory, average import dwell time and laden yard utilization by offering storage services to clients in southern Luzon.

As a regional logistics hub, LGICT will provide the much-needed logistical support to manufacturers, importers and exporters at the economic zones within the CALABARZON area by reducing truck turnaround time and accelerating trade movement. It offers both short-term and long-term storage options as well as transport service to and from MICT.

Aside from its own transport service, LGICT has also contracted certified truck companies to provide a reliable trucking service alternative in the local logistics market. This initiative, as well as the completion of the rail linkage between MICT and LGICT, will result in seamless cargo transfer to the

economic zones within Metro Manila and southern Luzon.Initially, the newly opened Laguna dry port has four hectares

of container yard operational and uses reach stackers in the hauling of containers. Phase 1 civil works, which is estimated to cost PHP 587 million, is eyed for completion by yearend. It will add a fully developed 7.22 hectares of concrete pavement, an RTG runway, dedicated stacking areas for loaded and empty containers, a container cleaning and repair area, access road, weigh bridges, a guardhouse and entry/exit barriers.

On full development, the dry port will have an area of 21 hectares and will include facilities for reefer containers, truck holding areas, a fuel station, a rail workshop and container freight stations. For its equipment fleet, on order are RTGs, side lifters, prime mover trucks and additional reach stackers.

LGICT officers (from left) Eleanor C. Tan, Finance Head; Annie Magsino, Administrative and HR Head; Carmela N. Rodriguez, General Manager; Mike Santos, Marketing Manager; and Tessa Tidong, Marketing Assistant.



MAY 2015

Port user transaction time reduced from 1 day to 4 hours

ICTSI Subic unit opens one-stop shop

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Subic Bay Freeport unit, Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC), in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC), recently opened a one-stop shop (OSS) to fast track documentary transactions in Subic Bay’s container terminals.

Philippine Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras led the launching of the OSS together with SBMA Chairman and Administrator Roberto Garcia and SBITC General Manager Roberto Locsin. The OSS is located inside New Container Terminal 1 near the administration offices of SBITC and several shipping lines.

With the OSS, port users can expect shorter document and cargo processing times as SBITC, BOC and SBMA are housed in one location. Port users no longer have to travel from one office to another to process their documents.

“Through the OSS, we want to achieve a seamless flow of transactions to the benefit of our customers. The facility practically solves the problem of having to go to different locations within the Freeport zone to follow up on transactions,” explains Mr. Locsin.

A four-day dry run, which started mid-April, showed promising results in terms of improving overall processing efficiency. The average processing time has been effectively reduced to around four hours provided that pertinent document requirements are complete and queues are not long. Under previous circumstances, port users had to spend from half to a full day to complete the processing of their documents.

“The dry run went smooth and we are happy with the feedback we got. Just imagine the convenience: out of the 16 steps before you get your container out of the terminal, 14 of them can be processed in the OSS facility. After taking a good first step towards improving things here in Subic, the next step is to get the word out and get more customers to come to us,” he adds.

The OSS is also part of SBITC’s initiative to lure potential customers to Subic. With its competitive rates compared with other ports in Luzon, Subic also offers flexibility, reliability and convenience. Having the BOC and SBMA under one roof makes coordination relatively easier, resulting in faster resolution of issues.

Secretary Almendras underscored Subic’s role as a trading gateway to northern and central Luzon and in supporting the container market of the Port of Manila. “The government needs to add port capacity outside Metro Manila to address the country’s growing container volumes, and Subic Bay has so much potential because of its existing port, infrastructure, roads and electricity.”

ICTSI NEWSBREAK



ICTSI Subic unit opens one-stop shop

Philippine Cabinet Secretary Rene Almendras (fourth from left) led the launching of the OSS together with SBMA Chairman and Administrator Roberto Garcia (third from left) and SBITC General Manager Roberto Locsin (fifth from left). Also in the photo are (from left) Tony Ramos, SBITC Head of Finance and Administration; Marcelino Sanqui, SBMA Seaport and Airport Senior Deputy Administrator; and Nolito Manuel, SBMA Seaport Marketing Head.

Subic Maritime Conference highlights growth potentials of central, northern Luzon gateway

Last 24 April, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in cooperation with Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC), held the 2nd Subic Bay Maritime Conference & Exhibit with the theme Subic Bay: Your Gateway to Central and Northern Luzon. The event focused on Subic’s potential as a catalyst of economic growth for Central and Northern Luzon. Photo shows Philippine Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras delivering the keynote message, praising how Subic transformed itself from being an ordinary seaport into an international gateway that opened the doors of Central and Northern Luzon to the world. More than 500 participants from the shipping, supply chain and logistics sector attended the event which was held at the Subic Bay Exhibition & Convention Center.



MAY 2015

ICTSI NEWSBREAK

Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) container handling facility at the Port of Karachi in Pakistan, won third place at the 10th Employers’ Federation of Pakistan’s (EFP) Best Practices on Occupational Safety, Health & Environment competition.

The win marks PICT’s second, having won second place in the 7th EFP Best Practices Award on OSH&E back in 2012. More than 30 organizations from various industries and sectors were in the running for the award. Photo shows Mr. Junaid Qureshi (right), PICT Operations Manager, accepting the award during a ceremony held on 28 April 2015 at the Movenpick Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan.

PICT wins safety awardBy Arif Raza

PICT holds 14th annual general meeting

Pakistan International Container Terminal Limited (PICT) held its 14th Annual General Meeting for shareholders last 24 February 2015 at the Beach Luxury Hotel in Karachi, Pakistan. The recent meet was the third for PICT as a member of the ICTSI Group. Photo shows (from left) management officers Muhammad Hunain, PICT Secretary; Owais M. Kazi, PICT Chief Financial Officer; Aasim A. Siddiqui, PICT Director; Rafael D. Consing Jr., PICT Director; Capt. Haleem A. Siddique, PICT Chairman; Hans-Ole Madsen, PICT Director; Jose Manuel M. Jesus, PICT Director; and Capt. Zafar Iqbal Awan, PICT Chief Executive Officer.

With reports from Arif Raza

ICTSI 1Q 2015 net income up 3% to USD54 millionInternational Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended 31 March 2015, posting revenue from port operations of US$296.1 million, an increase of 19 percent over the US$248.9 million reported for the same period last year; Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) of US$127.5 million, 23 percent higher than the US$103.6 million generated in the first quarter of 2014; and net income attributable to equity holders of US$54.0 million, up three percent over the US$52.4 million earned in the same period last year.

The increase in net income was mainly driven by continued margin improvement at Contecon Manzanillo S.A. (CMSA) in Manzanillo, Mexico and Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana, S.A. de C.V (OPC) in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, as these two container terminals entered their second full year of commercial operation. In January 2014, the Company booked a US$13.2 million one-time gain on sale of non-core asset when it divested its holdings in Cebu International Container Terminal, Inc. Excluding the one-time gain, recurring net income surged 38 percent in the first quarter of 2015.

ICTSI handled consolidated volume of 1,982,773 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) for the quarter ended 31 March 2015, 13 percent more than the 1,757,095 TEUs handled in the same period in 2014. The increase in volume was mainly due to the improvement in international and domestic trade in most of the Company’s terminals, new shipping lines and services, continuing volume ramp-up in the Company’s terminal operations in Mexico and Honduras, favorable impact of terminal consolidation at Yantai, China, and the contribution of the Company’s new terminal in Basra, Iraq, which began commercial operation in November 2014. Excluding the volume generated by the new terminal in Iraq, organic volume growth was 11 percent. The Company’s eight key terminal operations in Manila, Brazil, Poland, Madagascar, China, Ecuador, Pakistan and Honduras, which accounted for 77 percent of the Group’s consolidated volume in the first quarter of 2015, grew 8 percent compared to the same period last year.

Gross revenues from port operations for the quarter ended 31 March 2015 surged 19 percent to US$296.1 million, from the US$248.9 million reported in the same period in 2014. The increase in revenues was mainly due to volume growth, higher ancillary services, tariff rate adjustments at certain terminals, new contracts with shipping lines and forwarders, favorable impact of the consolidation of terminal operations at Yantai, China, continuing ramp-up at the terminals in Puerto Cortes, Honduras and Manzanillo, Mexico which posted increases of 67 percent and 49 percent, respectively, and revenue contribution from the Company’s new terminal in Basra, Iraq. Excluding revenues from the new terminal, organic revenue growth was 17 percent. The Group’s eight key terminal operations accounted for 82 percent of the Group’s consolidated revenues in the first quarter of 2015.

Consolidated cash operating expenses in the first quarter of 2015 grew 11 percent to US$119.7 million, from US$108.2 million in the same period in 2014. The increase was mainly driven by the expenses and start-up costs of the new terminal in Iraq and projects in Australia, Nigeria and DR Congo, higher manpower costs arising from volume growth and government-mandated and contracted salary rate adjustments in certain terminals, and increased business development activities. Excluding the cost associated with the new terminal and projects, total cash operating expenses would have increased 8 percent.

Consolidated EBITDA for the first quarter of 2015 increased 23 percent to US$127.5 million, from US$103.6 million in 2014 mainly due to volume growth, strong revenue

driven by the continuing ramp-up of the terminals in Manzanillo, Mexico and Puerto Cortes, Honduras, favorable impact of the consolidation of terminal operations at Yantai, China and the positive contribution of the new terminal in Basra, Iraq. Consequently, consolidated EBITDA margin increased to 43 percent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 42 percent in the same period in 2014.

Consolidated financing charges and other expenses for the quarter increased 17 percent from US$14.2 million in 2014 to US$16.6 million in 2015. The increase was primarily due to higher interest expense resulting from the issuance of additional US$75.0 million of medium-term notes in April 2014 and the consolidation of US$35.8 million of loans as a result of the restructuring of the terminal operations at Yantai, China in July 2014.

Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2015 amounted to US$64.2 million, approximately 12 percent of the US$530.0 million capital expenditure budget for the full year 2015. The established budget is mainly allocated for the completion of development at the Company’s new container terminals in Mexico and Iraq, capacity expansion in its terminal operation in Manila, and to start the development of the new terminals in Democratic Republic of Congo and Australia. In addition, ICTSI invested US$16.0 million in the development of SPIA, its joint venture container terminal development project with PSA International Pte Ltd. (PSA ) in Buenaventura, Colombia. The Company’s share for 2015 to complete phase one of the project is approximately US$140 million.



MICT conducts safety orientation for truck driversAs part of its commitment to promote the general safety of all personnel inside the terminal, the management of the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is conducting daily safety orientation for truck drivers. The program aims to educate truck drivers about the traffic rules and regulations inside MICT to prevent accidents.

“The safety and welfare of everyone is a major concern inside the terminal. We don’t want accidents and other untoward incidents to happen and one of the keys to that is by informing everyone, especially the truck drivers, about the terminal traffic rules,” said Jay Valdez, MICT Operations Director.

Safety orientations are held every day from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All truck drivers, especially the new ones, are required to attend, and are asked to coordinate with CTAP and ACTOO for proper recommendation.

Carlo Penalba, MICT Safety Superintendent, conducted a safety orientation for truck drivers at the CFS2 training room.

SHIP AHOY!

ERL launches ferry service in BICTBy Ketevan Oragvelidze

Eurasia RORO Line recently signed a contract with Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) to launch a regular ferry service in the Black Sea, connecting Bulgaria, Georgia and Russia through the ports of Burgas, Batumi and Novorossiysk, respectively. The regular ro-ro service offers high class passenger ferry service and facilitates maritime connections for the transport of vehicles, containerized cargo and reefer cargo, among others. Plying the service route is the Bulgarian ro-ro/passenger vessel Drujba, which made its maiden call at the Port of Batumi last 30 March.

A tug boat assists the 25,000-ton Ro-Ro vessel Drujba during its maiden call at the Port of Batumi.

Hanjin makes maiden call at BGTBy Iva Roman

Hanjin Shipping, South Korea’s largest shipping company, recently launched its UAE Iraq Feeder (UIF) service at Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Umm Qasr, Iraq. The regular weekly service connects the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq with the Port of Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates. Deployed to the service, the container vessel Romina made its maiden call at BGT last 18 April.

Photo shows the container vessel Romina during its maiden call at Basra Gateway Terminal in the Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq.



MAY 2015

SPOTLIGHT

BICT attends World Bank seminarBy Ketevan Oragvildze

Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) participated in the recent Freight Transport and Logistics Services Development in Georgia, a seminar organized by the World Bank last 31 March at the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Held in coordination with the Georgian Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, the seminar is part of the World Bank’s “Development of a Green Growth Strategy for the Freight Transport and Logistics Sector in Georgia” project, which aims to improve Georgia’s freight and logistics sector. BICT and other members of the private logistics sector have thrown their full support to the joint initiative of the Georgian Government and World Bank to develop local multimodal freight corridors and green logistics.

The event was also attended by Economy and Sustainable Development Deputy Minister Natia Mikeladze, Finance Deputy Minister David Lezhava and the World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus, Henry Kerali.

Jose Carlo Javier’s insights on human resource transformation is featured on Talented Philippines

ICTSI Manila flagship Human Resources Director Jose Carlo Javier was among the human resource executives featured on Talented Philippines, a book that attempts to share the experiences and insights of those who are at the forefront of leading HR thinking, thought leadership and application in the Philippines.

In a piece titled All Aboard for HR Transformation, Mr. Javier details how the economic transformations in preparation for the ASEAN integration are impacting the business sector and the field of human resources:

“The economic transformation heralded by these changes is having impacts not only in the business arena, but also in HR. Together with significant structural changes, such as the exponential growth of the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector and procedural changes, such as the increasing sophistication of HR practices, we are standing at the footsteps of a new and exciting era.”

Mr. Javier identified key areas of transformation that currently affect business and HR in the Philippines, namely the economic growth and the increased demand for top HR talent, the shift in the market equilibrium caused by the growing BPO industry, and the evolution of the human resources industry in terms of impact and sophistication. He also pointed out that the success of HR practitioners hinge on four factors,

BICT joins the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia

Last April 8, Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) received a warm welcome as one of two new Corporate B members of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Georgia. Photo shows Aurelio Garcia (left), BICT Managing Director, receiving the membership certificate from Michael Cowgill, AmCham Vice President, during the Chamber’s monthly luncheon at the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi.

namely cross cultural competence, commercial acumen, integrated HR and business credibility.

According to the book, the HR function in Philippines is on the right track to effect the HR transformation needed for in preparation for the looming ASEAN integration.

Talented Philippines is written by Karen Cariss and Sylvia Vorhauser-Smith, and is published by PageUp, a leading provider of talent management consulting services.

Jose Carlo Javier, ICTSI-MICT Human Resources Director



TECH TALK

MICT rolls out VOIP for RTGs and StackersBy Albert Joseph Canceran

In its continuous effort to improve terminal operations, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship operation, recently implemented Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VOIP) as the primary means of communication between the Operations Center and operators of rubber tired gantry (RTG) cranes and stackers.

Cost efficient and more effective. The new VOIP communication system, which replaced the two-way radio system, offers a more reliable means of communication.

AGCT introduces new system for improved logisticsBy Iva Roman

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) recently implemented its Intermodal Community System (ICS), a new platform that introduces more efficient intermodal management and announcement of trains.

Fully interfaced with AGCT’s Navis Sparcs N4 terminal operating system, ICS is an end-to-end, single-window solution that manages documentation and the flow of instructions between AGCT and its logistics chain partners. The new platform is designed to improve planning and coordination by facilitating a faster and more accurate exchange of information between parties in the logistics chain, namely the rail operators, agents and freight forwarders.

User interface of the new Intermodal Community System

“Using VOIP is a huge improvement simply because our voice communication with RTG and stacker operators has become more reliable and less fuzzy compared with two-way radios. The operators are now able to receive our instructions more clearly. VOIP streamlines the communication between equipment operators and the Operations Center by providing a direct, secure and clear call route,” said Edward B. Bonilla, MICT Operations Assistant Manager for Project and Development.

Compared to two-way push-to-talk (PTT) radio technology which uses radio frequencies, VOIP leverages a local and/or wireless network to facilitate voice communication. Reynaldo Mark Cruz, Information Technology Systems and Services (ITSS) Director, explained that in “making the VOIP work, ITSS took advantage of the Honeywell Thor VM2 or the ruggedized vehicle-mount computers on RTGs and stackers, and reconfigured Avaya IP Office, MICT’s current phone system.”

“A lot of our Motorola radios were very old and in need of replacement. Instead of spending on new units, we just used the existing VMTs mounted on RTGs and simply added the VOIP capability,” he added.

The VOIP system eliminates the need for two-way radios, resulting in reduced gadget maintenance cost and charging time. It also requires MICT to make a one-time payment to the National

Telecommunications Commission instead of paying the annual licensing fee to use two-way radios.

As of the moment, 45 RTGs and 15 stackers are using the VOIP system.



MAY 2015

MICT hosts “Fight of the Century” viewing party to celebrate Chairman’s Cup win

International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship operation, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), celebrated its winning of the first ever Chairman’s Cup in style by hosting a pay-per-view viewing party for the much-anticipated mega fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao last 3 May 2015.

The crowd erupts as Manny Pacquiao counters Floyd Mayweather Jr. with a left straight that sent the undefeated champion to the ropes.

The event, which was organized by the Human Resources Department in coordination with the Public Relations Office, gathered together more than a thousand employees from different departments to celebrate the achievement and at the same time support the people’s champ. Employees were treated to a generous breakfast buffet followed by lunch meal after the fight.

Aside from the entertainment value, the celebration also presented an opportunity for employees to bond together outside the context of work.

“If there’s one thing that unites all Filipinos, it’s boxing. The whole country is on a stand-still every time Manny fights. And this

is no ordinary fight. It’s the fight the whole world has been waiting for so it’s really very special, mostly to Filipinos. We thought letting them watch the fight live is a great way to reward them for working so hard leading to the Chairman’s Cup win,” explained Jose Carlo Javier, ICTSI Human Resources Director.

“Despite Manny’s loss, I’m sure everybody had a good time. It would have been better if he won, but as far as we’re concerned, Manny’s still our champion,” he added.

Aside from Mr. Javier, MICT General Manager Mohamed Ghandar and ICTSI Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region Christian R. Gonzalez were present during the Chairman’s Cup celebration.

ICTSI NEWSBREAK



Leonarado Escala (extreme left), NMPI-NAFLU President, joins Christian R. Gonzalez (from left), ICTSI Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific Region, Mohamed Ghandar, MICT General Manager, and Jose Carlo Javier, MICT HR Manager in watching the fight during the Chairman’s Cup celebration.



MAY 2015

GEARING UP

ICTSI earmarks additional port equipment to boost capability in Luzon

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is set to deploy additional port equipment to its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC), as the Philippine’s leading port operator continues to expand its domestic operations, particularly in Luzon.

Mohamed Ghandar, ICTSI Director-Asia Region and MICT General Manager, said "The MICT is ICTSI's flagship operation, and since 1988 we have increased its annual capacity five-fold. We are expanding the cargo handling fleet to make it the largest and most modern terminal operation in the Philippines."

Commenting on the equipment orders for Subic, Roberto Locsin, SBITC General Manager, said "SBITC is growing rapidly and it is expected to become a major port. We definitely need the added muscle to handle this kind of growth.”

MICT is responsible for the country’s major container traffic, which continues to

MEETS AND GREETS

Iraq’s Transport Minister inspects on-going development at BGT

The Honorable Baqir al-Zubeidi (right), Iraq’s Transport Minister, visited Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) at the Port of Umm Qasr to inspect the on-going construction of three new berths opposite Berth 20. International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), BGT’s mother company, has started Phase 1 expansion of its facility in Basra, and is building a new container and general cargo terminal to address the growing volume in the region. Upon completion, the developments in BGT will put Basra in the forefront of international port operation standards.

grow due to the economic improvement in recent years. SBITC on the other hand, offers a lot of potential to become a major port in its own right with its excellent road and air linkages. It also serves as the major trade gateway for Central and Northern Luzon.

ICTSI has tapped Cargotec’s Kalmar, one of the world’s leading suppliers of cargo handling equipment, to supply the port equipment. For MICT, ICTSI ordered a total of 42 terminal tractors, five reachstackers and a pair of rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes. SBITC, on the other hand, is set to receive 16 terminal tractors and two RTGs.

Two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers (Kalmar DRG450-60S5M) along with three empty container handlers (Kalmar DCT80) have already been delivered to MICT last April. Both terminals are expected to receive the terminal tractors (Kalmar Ottawa) and RTGs (Kalmar E-One2) by the third quarter and late-November 2015, respectively.

ICTSI NEWSBREAK

DIPSSCOR holds annual Family Day celebrationBy Chiara May Atis

Davao Integrated Ports and Stevedoring Services Corporation (DIPSSCOR) administration employees and their families hit the beach in celebration of DIPSSCOR’s annual Family Day last 18 April.

The yearly gathering underscores the importance of family and its role not only in the workplace but also in society as a whole. DIPSSCOR employees were given the opportunity to relax, enjoy the summer and spend quality time with their loved ones.

Both children and adults took part in meaningful and fun-filled activities meant to foster camaraderie among family members and coworkers. Photo shows DIPSSCOR employees and their families during the recent Family Day event at the Costa Marina Beach Resort in Samal, Davao del Norte.



DO GOOD

ICTSI Foundation names first EcoPatrol of the monthBy Marie Bernadette C. De Guzman

Last 30 April, the ICTSI Foundation, Inc. launched the Parola Solid Waste Management Project’s “Ecopatrol of the Month,” which cites Parola Ecopatrols who consistently display outstanding performance.

A total of 62 EcoPatrols made it to the shortlist based on the following criteria: Clean South Access Road (50%), Information and Awareness Campaign (25%), Attendance to meetings (10%), Commitment to the project (10%), and Leadership (5%).

Together with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), the Foundation’s implementing partner, Foundation Project Assistant Ben Gamba conducted the screening activities by making house-to-house visits, random interviews of the EcoPatrols’ neighbors and area inspection. After a thorough evaluation, the Foundation selected 46-year-old Elenita Olete of Gate 13, Barangay 20, Parola, Tondo as the winner.

Benmicamiel Gamba, Foundation Project Assistant, explains the selection process for the first EcoPatrol of the month.

Marie Bernadette De Guzman (left), Foundation Project Assistant, and Joy Lapuz (right), Foundation Senior Program Head, hand over PhP1,000 worth of SM gift cheques to Elenita Olete, the first ever EcoPatrol of the Month.

DSWD-NCR turns over cleaning materials for Parola Solid Waste Management Project

The Department of Social Welfare and Development – National Capital Region conducted the formal turnover of new cleaning materials for the Parola Solid Waste Management Project (PSWMP). The cleaning materials, which will be used by the EcoPatrols, serve as the prize for winning the Best New Social Technology Award last January. The turnover ceremony was held at the ICTSI Foundation, Inc. Multipurpose Hall located at the ECJ Building in Intramuros, Manila last 30 April. Photo shows DSWD-NCR officers and area monitoring officers of the Paralo EcoPatrols. Filipina Laurena (second from right), Foundation Deputy Executive Director, and Joy Lapuz (extreme right) Senior Program Head, witnessed the turnover ceremony.



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LEVEL UP

PICT executives, clients tee off in teambuilding eventWith reports by Arif RazaTop executives of Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) teed off with clients in a friendly game of golf organized by PICT as part of the latter’s constant efforts to strengthen its relationships with industry partners.

The teambuilding event also aims to boost organizational performance and collaboration by improving interpersonal relations between PICT employees.

Photo shows (left to right) participants from PICT and shipping lines: Mr. Khurram Khan, PICT Chief Operating Officer; Mr. Chen Pen, COSCO Managing Director; Mr. Imran Moosa, PICT Marketing & Commercial Manager; Capt. Javed Iqbal, East Wind Managing Director; Mr. Qamar Ul Hussan, Green Pak Managing Director; Mr. Majeed Paracha, Ravian International Managing Director; Mr. Owais Kazi, PICT Chief Financial Officer; Mr. Taha Paracha, CIM Director; Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, COSCO Executive Director; Mr. Xeng Jen of COSCO; and Mr. Saqib Ahmed, COSCO Director.

MICT ERT conducts fire drill to boost emergency preparedness

By Con Dizon

On 24 April 2015, members of Manila International Container Terminal’s (MICT) Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted firefighting exercises together with personnel from CY Marine, Engineering MMD and Anchorage Departments.

The annual fire drill is meant to boost employee safety and emergency preparedness in case of a fire outbreak. The drills, which were done at the old ECD ITHA grounds, were spearheaded by Henry Dy, ICTSI Operations Staff, and Paolo Carlo Penalba, ICTSI Safety Superintendent.

New PortFolio correspondent

ON BOARD

PortFolio is pleased to announce the addition of Francis Paduganan to its team of local correspondents. Mr. Paduganan holds the position of Administrative Assistant and replaces

Rogel Messias as the PortFolio correspondent for Mindanao International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (MICTSI).

PortFolio shirt and lanyard

Magdalena Riani, TecPlata Commercial Business Analyst, and PortFolio correspondent dons the new PortFolio shirt and lanyard. PortFolio is giving away the limited edition lanyards to ICTSI employees worldwide who contribute to the monthly newsletter.

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