DP World and Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) have completed key projects at Manila South Harbour, enhancing operations at the Philippines' main international trade gateway and supporting long-term economic growth in the Southeast Asia growth trade corridor.

DP World and ATI invested approximately US$100 million in projects that include extending Pier 3's berth to over 600 metres, expanding the yard to accommodate 20,000 TEUs, adding two new Ship-to-Shore (STS) cranes, and purchasing eco-friendly landside equipment.

The recent development projects bring MSH's annual throughput capacity to nearly two million TEUs, growing capacity by over 25% from 1.45 million TEUs previously. This enables the terminal to accommodate more cargo volume and bigger ships deployed by international carriers, providing faster and safer turnaround times to support the country's international trade.

The two neo post-panamax STS cranes, manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, are the largest among MSH's 11 quay-side equipment and the biggest ever deployed in the Philippines.

With an outreach of 58 metres, each STS crane can handle vessels carrying up to 20 containers wide.

Each crane is equipped with modern safety and operational features such as intelligent sensing systems for monitoring speed, vibration, temperature, trailer positioning, anti-collision, and automated diagnostics.

Plans are also underway to deploy electric and hybrid landside equipment, including yard tractors, container loaders and rubber-tired gantry cranes supporting MSH's carbon reduction initiatives.

"DP World is honoured to be partnering the Philippine government in modernising and advancing its critical trade infrastructure, by working closely with our local partner ATI. Investment in ports and logistics brings greater value down the value chain and prosperity to communities, a commitment which we embody in DP World as a trade enabler and leader in smart logistics," said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and CEO of DP World.

"Building on our strong partnership and seeing huge economic potential, we are lining up more investment projects in the coming years to future-proof the gateway terminals in Manila, Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna, in support of the resilient growth of the Philippine economy," he added.

Eusebio H. Tanco, president of ATI, said the major development projects enhance their capacity and capability to deliver comprehensive and market-responsive services to our customers and stakeholders.

In 2024, ATI handled almost 1.6 million TEUs in cumulative container volume, over 4% higher than in 2023. Of this, MSH handled around 1.3 million TEUs, nearly 8% higher than the total volume it handled the previous year, reflecting the expansion of the country's economy.

For the first quarter of 2025 alone, MSH handled over 350,000 TEUs of international container boxes, over 25% higher compared to the same period in 2024, signalling the strong and resilient growth of the economy.

ATI is the local partner of DP World in the Philippines operating Manila South Harbour, the Integrated Batangas Port, Cavite Barge Terminal, and strategic inland logistics terminals which bring cargoes closer to beneficial cargo owners. The partnership leverages the local expertise of ATI and DP World’s global network and expertise to deliver comprehensive and innovative trade solutions for a more robust Philippine supply chain.