ICTSI South Pacific

The groundbreaking 223-meter LOA gearless ship, KOTA GABUNG, marked its inaugural calls at SPICT on November 12 and MIT on November 17, operated by Mariana Express Line Ltd. as part of the 'North Asia Express Service.'

This service is a Vessel Sharing Agreement (VSA) between Mariana Express Line Ltd. and Swire Shipping Line, connecting major ports in Eastern and Southern China to Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia.

The new machines are part of the ICTSI Group’s ongoing effort to strengthen yard operations and enhance overall operational efficiency at PNG’s leading container terminal. This is an investment of over K15.6mil, placing ICT ahead of its 2022 schedule and 50 percent above the initial agreed outlay on operational efficiency improvements.

The RTGs have a lifting capacity of 41 tonnes and are expected to be deployed operationally during the month of March.