DP World and ATI deploy first fleet of electric transfer vehicles in PH

The whole fleet will be decarbonised in five years.

DP World and its partner, Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), have deployed their first batch of electric internal transfer vehicles at the Manila South Harbour in the Philippines.

In a statement, DP World said a total of 15 vehicles were deployed along with the corresponding rapid-charging infrastructure.

The $2.1m project, which is part of the $100m investment announced in May, will facilitate the transportation of containers between vessels and the yard for quick vessel turnaround time and improved overall terminal efficiency.

“This milestone also accelerates the terminal’s transition to clean energy-powered landside operations, marking a huge step towards the goal of operating a fully-decarbonised fleet by 2030,” DP World added.

The vehicles were manufactured by Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd and are equipped with high-capacity batteries, electric drivetrains, and advanced control systems. Before deployment, the electric fleet underwent a year of technical and safety evaluation by DP World and ATI engineers to ensure optimum performance under local conditions.

Plans are underway for the deployment of more electric equipment, including rubber-tired gantry cranes, side loaders, reach stackers, and forklifts, in the next few years.

This initiative aligns with DP World’s global decarbonisation roadmap, which targets a 42% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030, and net-zero operations by 2050. It also supports the Philippine government’s thrust to modernise the country’s key gateways.