DP World and ATI Invest $100 Million to Upgrade Manila South Harbor as Key Trade Hub

DP World and Asian Terminal Inc. (ATI) have completed significant projects to boost the Manila South Harbor (MSH), enhancing its role as a key international trade hub in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. They jointly invested $100 million in upgrades, including expanding Pier 3 by over 600 meters and adding two new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, significantly improving the terminal’s capacity to handle freight.

The initiatives elevate MSH’s annual throughput to nearly two million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), marking a 25% increase from its previous capacity. The new STS cranes, the largest in the Philippines, are equipped with advanced safety features and can handle vessels carrying up to 20 containers simultaneously. Plans are also underway to utilize electric and hybrid equipment to support carbon reduction efforts at the port.

DP World’s Chairman, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, emphasized the importance of this partnership with the Filipino government and ATI in modernizing essential trade infrastructure. Vince Dizon, Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, reiterated that this collaboration highlights successful public-private partnerships aimed at enhancing the country’s commercial capabilities.

In 2024, the harbor’s cumulative container volume is projected to reach 1.6 million TEUs, showing a substantial growth trajectory that underscores the significant potential for economic development in the region.

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