ICTSI launches South Luzon Container Terminal project

National and local leaders gather at the launch of US800-million South Luzon Container Terminal to expand container-handling capacity in Southern Luzon (from left): Bauan Vice Mayor Jennelle Claresta Guenn Abante, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vivencio S. Dizon, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville R. Luistro, Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez, ICTSI executive vice president Christian R. Gonzalez, Bauan Mayor Wendah Katrina R. Dolor, Batangas Vice Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas, Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, and Philippine Ports Authority general manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago.
National and local leaders gather at the launch of US800-million South Luzon Container Terminal to expand container-handling capacity in Southern Luzon (from left): Bauan Vice Mayor Jennelle Claresta Guenn Abante, Public Works and Highways Secretary Vivencio S. Dizon, Batangas 2nd District Rep. Gerville R. Luistro, Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Z. Lopez, ICTSI executive vice president Christian R. Gonzalez, Bauan Mayor Wendah Katrina R. Dolor, Batangas Vice Governor Hermilando I. Mandanas, Bureau of Customs Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno, and Philippine Ports Authority general manager Jay Daniel R. Santiago.

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has officially launched the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) project at Bauan International Port in Batangas, Philippines.

The $800 million terminal, located about 110 km south of Manila, will become the second-largest container terminal in the country. It aims to strengthen trade capacity in Southern Luzon and support industrial, manufacturing, and energy-related cargo.

Artist's perspective of South Luzon Container Terminal
Artist’s perspective of South Luzon Container Terminal

Major Infrastructure Project

At full development, SLCT will include:

  • 800-meter quay

  • 38 hectares of container yard

  • 18-meter berth depth

  • More than 2 million TEUs annual capacity

The terminal is scheduled for completion in 2028 and will be able to handle ultra-large container vessels.

Construction and Equipment

Phase 1 includes marine works and a 425-meter quay designed for super post-Panamax vessels. Construction is planned from May to September 2027, with equipment installation starting in August 2027.

The terminal will feature advanced equipment, including:

  • 8 remote-controlled ship-to-shore cranes

  • 20 rail-mounted gantries

  • 32 diesel-hybrid carriers and handlers.

Government Support

The launch ceremony was attended by several officials, including Giovanni Z. Lopez, acting secretary of the Department of Transportation (Philippines), and Ariel F. Nepomuceno, commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (Philippines).

Former Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan, also attended the event.

According to Christian R. Gonzalez, ICTSI executive vice president, the project highlights the importance of strong collaboration between the private sector and government to deliver critical infrastructure.

The terminal supports Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s national infrastructure initiative, the Build Better More program.

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