International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) recently installed new twin lift spreaders for three quay cranes (QC) at its flagship, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), marking another milestone in Philippine port operations. ICTSI acquired three units of Bromma STR 40 twin lifts spreaders, each composed of two regular twin lifts and one separating twin lift. Each spreader has a lifting capacity of 40.6 tons, and can handle two 20 footer or one 40 footer in one lifting. The twin lift spreaders are the first of its kind to be installed in the country. With the acquisition of the new twin lifts, the MICT is expected to further improve productivity and serve clients better. Photo shows one new Bromma twin-lift spreader already in use at the MICT, the Philippines’leading international trading gateway. ICTSI is a leading developer in international container terminal operations with an experience record that spans in six continents.

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