DOTr says that the proposal, submitted by International Container Terminal Services, Inc., is in line with the agency’s proposed national transport plan to move goods through nautical highways more efficiently.

The Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), as it will be called, will support government initiatives to decongest Manila’s streets by reducing truck traffic on roads around the metropolitan area. CGT will be located within a six-hectare property in Tanza, Cavite. It will have a level of integration with other major Luzon port facilities for more cost-effective and time-bound access to the Cavite market for both inbound and outbound cargo. Cavite was identified as the prime location for such a project primarily because of the province’s high economic density. In addition to the Cavite Export Processing Zone (CEPZ), which houses over 400 actively operating companies, there are multiple areas of planned development within Cavite that can justify ICTSI’s investment in a barge and Ro-Ro terminal that will cost upwards of USD 30 million.
Phase 1 of CGT’s development will support a total throughput of 115,000 TEUs per year. The net effect of transshipping cargo from Manila’s ports to Cavite via barge and Ro-Ro equates to approximately 140,000 fewer truck trips plying city roads on an annual basis. Along with the terminal’s advantages to cargo owners, there are also sustainable environmental and social benefits to highlight. The reduction in traffic congestion leads to lower fuel consumption and a significant decrease in carbon emissions. The terminal will also present new employment opportunities, both direct and indirect, for the provincial labor pool. Succeeding phases of CGT will support a substantial increase in capacity and will be built to account for projected annual volume increases in the Cavite market.

Germany-based tractor manufacturer, MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH, has successfully completed another delivery of 33 units of Terminal tractors type T 230 F to DCT Gdansk in Poland. All of the tractors will be operating at the recently opened new Second Deepwater Berth (T2).

For this operation, the tractors will be handling container chassis with a payload of up to 65 tonnes.

The tractors have been delivered with a Cummins engine in stage IIIB and an Allison gearbox.

The T 230’s have a fixed 5th wheel. The container chassis will only be disconnected for maintenance purposes, so an elevating 5th wheel isn’t necessary. A fixed 5th wheel has the advantage of not having any moving parts and no maintenance has to be carried out on cylinders or corresponding hydraulic system.

A double fuel tank with a total volume of 400 L diesel has also been installed. The tanks are connected and can be refuelled from either side. This allows DCT to run several shifts without refuelling. The latest technology in fleet monitoring has been implemented. While refuelling, a sensor submits additional information such as vehicle ID, current operating hours and the amount of fuel that has been refilled via WiFi to the central main computer. This system allows DCT to boost their efficiency. Now they are fully aware of the working hours of each tractor and can balance the operation accordingly.

The T 230 F is equipped with various options for a comfortable and ergonomical working environment. This is in line with DCT’s strong emphasis on health and safety measures, and accordingly, a light has been installed on top of the cabin that indicates whether the driver has fastened the seat belt. The opening/closing of the 5th wheel plate also has separate indicator lights, depending on which position the lock is in. Furthermore, all tractors have been equipped with an air suspended rear axle which is active up to 14 tonnes and an air suspended seat. The air suspended rear axle is the strongest in the market. All warning systems in place will inform the driver immediately in the case of any engine/transmission failures.

Harald Lutz, sales manager at MAFI said; “During this project we had a remarkably good partnership with all the people at DCT and are proud to have delivered a complete fleet of new tractors type T 230 F for the new terminal.”

As of January 1, 2017, Konecranes will report three business areas: Service, Industrial Equipment and Port Solutions. The current business areas in segment reporting are Service and Equipment.

Mr. Fabio Fiorino will continue in his current position as Executive Vice President, Business Area Service and as a member of the GXB. Mr. Mikko Uhari will continue as a member of the GXB as Executive Vice President, Business Area Industrial Equipment. Mr. Mika Mahlberg has been appointed as Executive Vice President, Business Area Port Solutions, and as a member of the Konecranes GXB.

Mika Mahlberg (b. 1963) has been employed by Konecranes since 1997 and is currently holding the position of Senior Vice President, Business Unit Port Cranes. Mr. Mahlberg has been heading the Business Unit Port Cranes since 2008. Prior to that, he held various managerial positions within Konecranes’ port cranes business.

Konecranes Strategy and Technology function will be split into two parts. Mr. Juha Pankakoski will assume responsibility for the group’s Technology function in addition to his duties as the Chief Digital Officer and he will continue as a member of the GXB as Executive Vice President, Technologies. As of the closing of the MHPS Acquisition, Ms. Susanna Schneeberger is appointed as Executive Vice President, Strategy.

Susanna Schneeberger (b. 1973) is currently leading the global Terex Material Handling business and is Managing Director of Terex MHPS Germany GmbH. Between 2007 and 2015, she led sales and marketing for Trelleborg’s Industrial Solutions business area and group’s strategic business development. Prior to Trelleborg, she had managerial strategy, business development and commercial roles within several companies operating in IT and publishing sectors.

As of the closing of the MHPS Acquisition, the Konecranes GXB will consist of the following members:
Mr. Panu Routila, President and CEO
Mr. Teo Ottola, CFO and Deputy CEO
Mr. Fabio Fiorino, Executive Vice President, Business Area Service
Mr. Mikko Uhari, Executive Vice President, Business Area Industrial Equipment
Mr. Mika Mahlberg, Executive Vice President, Business Area Port Solutions
Mr. Juha Pankakoski, Executive Vice President, Technologies
Ms. Susanna Schneeberger, Executive Vice President, Strategy
Mr. Timo Leskinen, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Ms. Sirpa Poitsalo, Senior Vice President, General Counsel

Completion of the MHPS Acquisition remains subject to additional customary closing conditions. Konecranes and Terex are not allowed to close the MHPS Acquisition until the European Commission has approved the buyer of the STAHL CraneSystems business.
Konecranes and Terex continue to be fully committed to the MHPS Acquisition and are working closely with the competition authorities in the remaining jurisdictions to obtain regulatory approvals allowing completion of the MHPS Acquisition in early 2017 as planned.