The Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) has infused P2.5 billion (€42.4 mln) for port expansion to develop a world-class port infrastructure that serves as Mindanao’s agro-industrial gateway to global development.
Bonifacio Licayan, DICT vice president, said the Davao port was the most modern container port terminal in Mindanao, and t was being expanded because it has reached its full capacity.
“We’re investing additional P2.5 billion, which will come from internally generated funds and some bank loans for port projects and equipment. We’re just waiting for permits from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to build additional berth. On dockyard, were waiting for the permit from Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) so we can start building it. For the empty container depot, we will be awarding it to contractor within this month,” he said in an interview with The Manila Times.
He added that they were adding more equipment and as soon as they have the permits, construction would start.
DICT is designed to accommodate bigger vessels. Currently, it has a 423-meter berth and will add up 150m to have 573-meter total berth. From the current 8.8 hectare, it will increase its on-dock container yard to 20.05 ha. for more storage capacity. The adjacent empty container depot seated on 11.5 ha., will have an additional 3.35 ha. for a total of 14.85 ha.
The empty container depot is located 400meters away from the port. The depot offers complete empty container services such as container and pre-trip inspection, washing, maintenance and repair, ventilation and temperature setting, and container releasing.
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