ICTSI expands in Mexico

PORTFOLIO
The Official Publication of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
INTERNATIONAL EDITION • June 2015
ICTSI expands in Mexico
ICTSI to build new terminal in Tuxpan, Veracruz
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
ICTSI OPERATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER STORY
4 ICTSI expands in Mexico
5 Sidebar: Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico
2
SPOTLIGHT
TECH TALK
SHIP AHOY!
6 BICT ready
for bigger role in
Caucasus, Central
Asia markets
7 ICTSI taps 1-Stop
for VICT optimization
drive
8 Evergreen launches 9 BGT commissions
Adriatic-Levant
its first reefer power
service in Rijeka
pack, starts reefer
service
8 Maersk ship sets
draft record at AGCT
6 ICTSI, BICT
participate in 4th
Black Sea Ports &
Shipping Conference
7 TecPlata rolls out
new website design
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
GEARING UP
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
11 SCIPSI plans
to intensify
environmental
commitment
ICTSI NEWSBREAK
DO GOOD
9 MICTSI kicks off
seventh anniversary
celebration with
sports fest
10 BICT extends aid
to flood-hit T’bilisi
11 Port Phillip,
Hobsons Bay
youth groups to
get grants from
VICT’s Community
Investment Fund
12 VICT donates
AUD150,000 to
Albert Park College to
develop New Marine
Research Centre
13 MICTSL donates
classrooms to
Analamboanio
14 SCIPSI aiming for
Investors in People’s
gold accreditation
LEVEL UP
14 TecPlata RSE
brigade conducts
emergency response
training
15 ICTSI’s Board of
Directors, key officers
at the forefront in
employing best
corporate governance
practices
15 MICT new
uniforms
13 ICTSI VP,
daughter donate to
charity
MEETS AND
GREETS
16 NMCTS GM, BOC
officials tackle Brunei,
Philippine port
operations at ASEAN
customs meet
16 YICT welcomes
ICTSI PRO and
Foundation
16 ICTSI PRO,
Foundation visit
Batumi
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
3
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
COVER STORY
I
ICTSI expands in Mexico
With reports from Lorena Valero
nternational Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) continues to strengthen its position as a regional
supply chain leader in the Americas after acquiring Mexican port operator Terminal Maritima de
Tuxpan, S.A. de C.V. (TMT) from Grupo TMM S.A.B. (TMM) and Inmobiliaria TMM S.A. de C.V.
The acquisition grants ICTSI the rights to construct and
“In addition to acquiring a strategic position in the Gulf
develop a container terminal at the Port of Tuxpan, Veracruz, as
of Mexico, Tuxpan being the closest port to Mexico City, we
well as ownership of real estate where the maritime container
have also strengthened the most important port at the national
will be constructed. It is also expected to complement ICTSI’s
level with the construction of TEC II in Manzanillo. TEC-II has
operation of the Specialized Container Terminal II (TEC-II) at
already achieved a milestone of 500,000 TEUs within just two
the Port of Manzanillo, making the Philippine port operator
years of starting operations,” explained Juan Carlos Garrido,
the most robust port operator in Mexico. ICTSI plans to
ICTSI Business Development Director for the Americas.
consolidate its Mexican operations and expand its services to
The new project is expected to increase the Group’s
import and export cargo through both the Pacific Ocean and
consolidated throughput and revenue and positively contribute
the Gulf of Mexico.
to its financial performance.
4
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
In addition to acquiring a strategic
position in the Gulf of Mexico,
Tuxpan being the closest port
to Mexico City, we have also
strengthened the most important
port at the national level with
the construction of TEC II in
Manzanillo. TEC-II has already
achieved a milestone of 500,000
TEUs within just two years of
starting operations.
— Juan Carlos Garrido, ICTSI
Business Development Director
for the Americas
Tuxpan,
Veracruz,
Mexico
Both a city and municipality, Tuxpan
is located in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Having the nearest port to Mexico City, it
serves as an important commercial gateway
for Mexican imports and exports.
Veracruz’s local economy relies heavily
on natural resources. The state’s primary
sector is agriculture and livestock, which
accounts for 5.3 percent of its overall
economy. The industrial sector, which
includes petroleum and oil mining, also
makes a significant contribution to the state
of Veracruz.
The opening of the Mexico-Tuxpan
highway last year further cemented the
importance of Tuxpan as a major logistics hub.
In tourism, the Museo de la Amistad
Mexico-Cuba or the Mexican-Cuban
Friendship Museum is a popular attraction
in Tuxpan. The museum’s significance dates
back to 25 November 1956 when Fidel Castro
sailed from the Rio Tuxpan to start the Cuban
revolution.
With the addition of a second terminal in Mexico, ICTSI is looking to increase and diversify
its operations in the Gulf of Mexico.
New Mexican terminal: José Francisco Serrano (left), Grupo TMM President,
and Juan Carlos Garrido, ICTSI Director of Business Development for the
Americas, sign the contract transferring the ownership of Terminal Maritima
de Tuxpan S.A. de C.V. to ICTSI.
Museo de la Amistad Mexico-Cuba
(Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
mexico/central-gulf-coast/tuxpan/
sights/museums-galleries/museo-de-laamistad-mexico-cuba)
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
5
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
SPOTLIGHT
BICT ready for bigger role
in Caucasus, Central Asia markets
In a presentation during the 4th Black Sea Ports & Shipping Conference last
29 May in Turkey, Aurelio C. Garcia, Batumi International Container Terminal
LLC (BICT) Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, said BICT is ready to
respond to the challenges and opportunities in the Caucasus.
Speaking before more than a hundred guests, Mr. Garcia highlighted BICT’s strengths
as a state-of-the-art and world class port facility that can serve as the trading gateway to
Georgia and the Central Asian countries of the Caucasus region.
“BICT is well-equipped in terms of facilities and expertise. Just like the other terminals
in the ICTSI Group, we are capable of providing diverse and world class port services,”
said Mr. Garcia.
Citing several conditions in favor of Batumi, Mr. Garcia stressed: “We, at Batumi, can
offer a better alternative.”
Mr. Garcia pointed out that BICT’s initial throughput increase of 12 percent back in
2008 has now grown to 30 percent. He also cited comparably lower port dues, lower
cargo handling tariffs and fewer operational delays as some of the major benefits in using
Batumi.
Moreover, with the trend shifting towards containerization, BICT clearly presents the
better option considering it has stevedoring, handling, storage and delivery/receipt of both
containers and cargo in one location.
Toward the end of his speech, Mr. Garcia presented BICT’s plan to increase its capacity
from the current 100,000 TEUs per year to 300,000 TEUs.
“This is just the beginning for BICT. We will continue to expand and increase our
capabilities as we move forward. We invite you to move forward with us and see what we
can offer. The Port of Batumi is a primary transport trade point in the Black Sea basin. It
is also a gateway to the Caucasus market and beyond.”
BICT operates the container terminal and ferry bridge facilities in the Port of Batumi.
Also handling project and general cargo, it owns a 48-year lease that started in 2007.
ICTSI, BICT
participate in
4th Black Sea
Ports & Shipping
Conference
By Francis J Bartolome
International Container Terminal
Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and Batumi
International Container Terminal, LLC
(BICT) were among the exhibitors
who participated in this year’s Black
Sea Ports and Shipping Conference
Aurelio Garcia, BICT CEO and
Managing Director, was one
of the speakers at the second
day of the 4th Black Sea Ports
& Shipping Conference in
Istanbul, Turkey.
held at the Istanbul Marriott Hotel
Asia In Turkey last 28 and 29
May 2015. ICTSI and BICT were
represented by officers from the
BICT Marketing Department, ICTSI
Public Relations Office in Manila,
and the ICTSI Europe and Middle
East Regional Office in Dubai. Photo
shows (from left): Paolo Miguel
Artist’s perspective of a fully
developed BICT with an annual
capacity of 300,000 TEUs.
Racelis, ICTSI Public Relations
Assistant; Ketevan Oragvelidze,
BICT Marketing Manager; Desiree
Lonto, ICTSI-EMEA Regional Office
Administrator; and Aleksander
Knishov, BICT Purchasing Officer.
The Black Sea Ports and Shipping
conference is considered to be the
largest annual container ports and
terminal operations event in the Black
Sea region.
6
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
TECH TALK
ICTSI taps 1-Stop for VICT optimization drive
By Claire Jordan-Whillans
Artist’s perspective of a fully developed
VICT. Located at Webb Dock East, VICT
will become the first fully automated
container terminal in the ICTSI Group.
Victoria International Container
Terminal (VICT), International
Container Terminal Services Inc.’s
(ICTSI) first fully automated terminal
at the Port of Melbourne, Australia, is
partnering with 1-Stop Connections
to optimize its operation.
“We wanted an efficient, effective
and easy-to-use solution to service the
Melbourne port community, which could
be implemented seamlessly to match our
go-live by the end of 2016,” says Anders
Dømmestrup, VICT Chief Executive Officer.
“We also regard 1-Stop’s solution as
scalable, robust and best in class. We’re
well aware of their track record and we’re
pretty much confident they can provide the
solutions that will satisfy VICT’s automation
needs,” he adds.
1-Stop Connections is an Australianbased global provider of innovative and
integrated port productivity solutions.
1-Stop’s systems cater to the efficiency
needs of ports, terminals, shipping lines,
freight forwarders, customs brokers,
depots, road carriers, and rail operators,
among others.
VICT is currently undergoing Phase
1 development, which is scheduled to
be completed by 31 December 2016.
Earlier this year, the ICTSI subsidiary
also announced its partnership with
industry giants Navis and Kalmar.
VICT has chosen to implement Navis
N4 as its terminal’s operating system.
Cargotec’s Kalmar on the other hand will
be responsible for the control systems
of automatic stacking cranes and auto
shuttles, terminal logistics system, as
well as the integration of the system
components with Navis N4.
TecPlata rolls out new website design
With reports from Magdalena Riani
TecPlata S.A. has implemented a new and responsive design to its website.
“TecPlata is embracing the fact that more people are connecting to the internet onthe-go through their smart phones and mobile devices. The same goes with our clients.
Access to online information is no longer limited to just personal computers,” says
Magdalena Riani, Tecplata Commercial and Business Analyst.
“The responsive web design allows us to optimize the look and feel of our website for
the smart phone, tablet and the traditional computer screens. This means we’re able to
give everyone a complete user experience regardless of the type of device they use,” she
adds.
The new design ensures all content and functional elements are equally using both
mobile devices and personal computers. It also adds new features while retaining all the
existing functionalities of the previous design.
TecPlata’s website can be accessed at www.tecplata.com.
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
7
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
SHIP AHOY!
Evergreen launches Adriatic-Levant
service in Rijeka
By Iva Roman
On 25 May, container vessel A. Obelix
made its maiden call at the Adriatic
Gate Container Terminal at the Port of
Rijeka, Croatia as part of Evergreen’s
Adriatic-Levant service. It is one of three
ships deployed to the butterfly operation
connecting the East Mediterranean sector
and the North Adriatic Region via Piraeus.
The service rotation follows the route
Piraeus, Ancona, Rijeka, Venice, Trieste,
Koper, Ravenna, Ancona, Piraeus,Dekheila
Alexandria, Beirut, Limassol, Piraeus. Uni
Phoenix and King Byron, the other two
ships in the service fleet, also call Rijeka
once every two weeks.
Maersk ship sets draft record at AGCT
By Iva Roman
Maersk Mary, a 6,900-TEU capacity ship that’s part of Maersk’s and MSC’s regular
weekly service, smashed Adriatic Gate Container Terminal’s (AGCT) draft record during
the former’s maiden call at the Port of Rijeka last 21 May. The ship set a draft record
of 13.40 meters as compared to AGCT’s official draft of 13.50 meters plus tide. Photo
shows the 277-meter long Maersk Mary berthed at AGCT last 23 May.
8
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
GEARING UP
BGT commissions its first reefer power pack,
starts reefer service
By Iva Roman
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) at the Port
of Umm Qasr, Iraq has deployed its first
reefer power pack (RPP) last May, further
enhancing BGT’s capabilities in terms of
handling temperature-controlled cargo.
The RPP, which can simultaneously power
up to 40 reefer containers, is equipped
with a normal grid power supply and a
backup generator. Photo shows Ashraf
Khalil, BGT Electrical Workshop Manager,
monitoring the temperature of the first
reefer container hooked to BGT’s RPP.
ICTSI NEWSBREAK
MICTSI kicks off seventh anniversary
celebration with sports fest
By Francis Andrew O. Paduganan
Mindanao International Container Terminal
Services, Inc. (MICTSI) held its annual
sports festival in time for its seventh year
anniversary this June.
The kick-off event started last 5 May and ended on
25 June. Celebrating the spirit of competitiveness and
camaraderie, MICTSI employees engaged in both team
and individual sports like basketball, volleyball, darts,
chess, table tennis, badminton and even the local game
of patintero.
Employees were grouped into teams based on their
respective departments, namely Terminal Operations
Building, Engineering, Operations 1 and Operations 2.
RVV Security Systems, Inc., MICTSI’s security contractor,
also participated in the sports festival for the first time.
MICTSI employees hustle for
possession during a basketball
game.
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
9
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
DO GOOD
BICT extends aid to flood-hit T’bilisi
By Ketevan Oragvelidze
Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) and its employees recently sent financial aid to the city government of
T’bilisi to support recovery efforts after catastrophic floods hit the Georgian capital.
“BICT stands in solidarity with the citizens of Tbilisi during
this time of grief and recovery,” says BICT in a letter addressed to
T’bilisi Mayor David Narmania. BICT donated USD20,000 for the
flood victims and the city’s ongoing rehabilitation efforts.
Aurelio Garcia, CEO and Managing Director of BICT also
spearheaded a campaign to solicit funds from employees. BICT
staff and management personnel made personal contributions
amounting to GEL3,640, which was also turned over to the Tbilisi
City Hall as assistance for the flood victims. “As a member of
the community, we at BICT have a responsibility to help everyone
affected by flood. We are hoping that our donation will prove
valuable to our community’s recovery efforts,” said BICT in a letter
to Mayor Narmania.
In response, Mayor Narmania wrote a letter to BICT
expressing his “gratitude for the moral and financial support
from the management and employees of Batumi International
Container Terminal,” adding that “every Tetri of your contribution
will be directed to the rehabilitation of the capital and to the
compensation for the material damages to the people affected by
the floods.”
On 13 June 2015, heavy rains triggered a landslide and
caused the Vere River to overflow and flood the city. The flood left
dozens of families homeless and allowed animals from the local
zoo to escape.
The following are the BICT employees with generous hearts:
Aurelio Garcia
Davit Sapariani
Revaz Bolkvadze
Giorgi Tsulukidze
Benjamin Rosario
Merab Diasamidze
Elguja Kakhidze
Paata Chanishvili
Ketevan Oragvelidze
Koba Kochadze
Avtandil Tenieshvili
Aslan Sanikidze
Nino Phartenadze
Guri Megrelishvili
Roman Phartenadze
Gela Diasamidze
Khatuna Bolkvadze
Amanbay Khoroishvili
Lasha Dzneladze
Jumber Zoidze
Shorena Mikeladze
Tengiz Mikabadze
Irakli Bakradze
Giga Tvauri
Davit Karchava
Besik Sarjveladze
Gela Makharadze
Vladimer Sartania
Sulkhan Lortkipanidze
Avtandil Khalvashi
Nana Beradze
Avtandil Makharadze
Alexandre Knishov
Irakli Soselia
Zurab Vekua
Iagor Bibinidze
Andronik Chakhalian
Sergo Nizharadze
Ramaz Beridze
Gela Makharadze
Mate Gasviani
Davit Mokeria
Otar Zoidze
Jaba Makharadze
Sergey Voronkin
Roman Medvedev
Giorgi Tsitlidze
Mamuka Makharadze
Davit Khiladze
Givi Chkhaidze
Davit Khozrevanidze
Mindia Kakhidze
Temur Gogichaishvili
Irakli Tsotskhalashvili
Nugzar Kirkitadze
Genadi Makharadze
Mindia Surguladze
Giorgi Tsuladze
Mikheil Dolaberidze
Aslan Khoroishvili
Rezo Bakuridze
Giorgi Devadze
Kakhaber Khoroishvili
Murman Turmanidze
Zviad Shotadze
Enriko Khalvashi
Raul Gogitidze
Gocha Davitashvili
Revaz Lezhava
Mindia Devadze
Jumber Basiladze
Malkhaz kakhidze
Gocha Gograchadze
Tengiz Gogeshvili
Aivaz Zoidze
Rostom Kobuladze
Solomon Brunjadze
Irakli Mkheidze
Tamaz Davitadze
Tengiz Pataraia
Mirian Mikeladze
Ruslan Mikeladze
Akaki Datunashvili
Nodar Mgeladze
Giorgi Zakariadze
Besik Turmanidze
Ramaz Davitashvili
Paata Mamasakhlisi
Giorgi Lomadze
Paata Khimshiashvili
Besik Gabaidze
Samson Kutubidze
Gia Tedoradze
Gela Varshanidze
Zurab Ferselidze
Anzor Tavartkiladze
Teimuraz Tavdishvili
Tamaz Ghoghoberidze
Emzar Davitashvili
People weren’t the only ones displaced by the
recent flooding in Tbilisi. Photo shows residents
helping a sedated hippopotamus that escaped
from the local zoo. (Image courtesy of AP/Tinatin
Kiguradze)
10
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
Port Phillip, Hobsons Bay youth groups to get grants
from VICT’s Community Investment Fund
By Claire Jordan-Whillans
Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd. (VICT) recently announced that 17 organisations working with young people
across Port Phillip and Hobson’s Bay in Melbourne, Australia have been selected to receive AUD2,000 to AUD20,000
grants courtesy of the VICT Community Investment Fund.
“It gives me great pleasure to announce
that we have been able to support such a
large number of diverse organisations who
are doing wonderful work to promote the
health and education of young people in
our community,” said Anders Dømmestrup,
VICT Chief Executive Officer.
The grant recipients are:
• Albert Park College (Marine
Research Centre, sustainable
kitchen & 20 education assistance
scholarships)
• Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club
(specialised training floor)
• Friends of Westgate Park (planting
& education days for local schools)
• Gateway Social Support Options
Incorporated (health & nutrition for
challenged youth)
• Inner South Community Health
Service (sports mentoring program
& lunchtime dance club)
• Life Saving Victoria (open water
learning experience for 500 local
youth)
• Port Melbourne Netball Club
(welfare assistance, equipment,
uniforms & skills development)
• Port Melbourne Primary School
(playground upgrade)
• Port Phillip Community Group
(education assistance for
disadvantaged families)
• Port Phillip Specialist School
(basket swing & pressure poles in
specialist playground)
• South Port Community Housing
Group (Youth Housing Support
Program)
• Southport Uniting Care (Bicycles
Over Lunch Time program in local
schools)
• St. Kilda Police & Citizens Youth
Club (youth leadership & life-skills
program)
• The Alannah & Madeline
Foundation (cyber-safety education
in schools)
• The Barnstoneworth United Junior
Football Club (training & sports
equipment)
• Wear For Success (apparel &
mentoring for local youth jobseekers)
• Williamstown Sailing Club (3
training boats & life-jackets to
register for Tackers Training)
The panel of judges comprised seven
community representatives including four
young locals.
“Our judging panel was hugely
impressed by the variety of organisations
devoted to building positive and
sustainable outcomes. VICT is privileged
to be able to support this work across
such a wide range of local initiatives,”
said Mr. Dømmestrup.
The Community Investment Fund
is just one aspect of VICT’s strong
commitment to working closely and
positively with neighbouring communities
around Webb Dock at the Port of
Melbourne, particularly in the cities of
Port Phillip and Hobsons Bay.
“Through our VICT Community
Investment Fund, we seek to help future
generations become happy, resilient
individuals who will make good leaders
with sound community values. Health
and education are both critical to this
outcome and through the Fund, we can
make a contribution that will have a
positive impact that sustains over the long
term.”
VICT’s Community Investment Fund
will be accepting applications yearly
from qualified not-for-profit community
organisations. The next round will open in
March 2016. Interested parties may head
over to www.vict.com.au for the guidelines.
SCIPSI plans to intensify environmental commitment
By Rejamna Jubelag
South Cotabato Integrated Port
Services Inc. (SCIPSI) is one of the
most active supporters of the local
government’s environmental initiatives,
consistently participating in the
mangrove planting and coastal cleanup
drive of the Environment and Natural
Resources Office in Mengan, Buayan,
General Santos City since 2013.
Having planted more than 1,000
mangrove seedlings last year, SCIPSI
plans to intensify its campaign this year
by planting at least 2,000 seedlings. It
also plans to increase the frequency of the
mangrove planting activity from four every
year. This way, it will be easier for SCIPSI
to monitor the activity’s success rate and
promote environmental preservation and
cleanliness.
SCIPSI built a mangrove nursery
within its backyard to house the
mangrove seedlings until the next
planting activity.
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
11
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
DO GOOD
VICT donates AUD150,000 to Albert Park College
to develop New Marine Research Centre
By Claire Jordan-Whillans
Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd. (VICT) recently presented Albert Park College with a AUD150,000 grant from
VICT’s Community Investment Fund to fit out and resource a new Marine Research Centre at the school’s Environmental
Arts Hub in Port Melbourne. Speaking to an assembly at the college, Anders Dømmestrup, VICT Chief Executive Officer,
said “The new Marine Research Centre captures the spirit and purpose of our community fund. It is also closely aligned
with our organisation’s values and philosophy, including environmental leadership and achieving positive, sustainable
community outcomes.”
The VICT Community Investment
Fund supports initiatives that promote the
health and education of young people in
Port Phillip and Hobsons Bay.
“We love the idea of facilitating
a community hub where locals can
come together to learn about the local
environment in Port Phillip, where
students can be educated and where
research that will contribute to the
long-term health of our local marine
environment can be done,” continued Mr.
Dømmestrup.
The grant will also fund the scholarships
of 20 students, as well as the construction
of a new sustainable commercial kitchen.
Steve Cook, Foundation Principal of
Albert Park College, thanked VICT for
the special grant saying “Albert Park
College welcomes the support of Victoria
International Container Terminal Limited in
the development of 40 Bay Street. Their
support will enable us to develop and staff
a marine biology centre on the site. This
is exciting news for our budding marine
biologists.”
“VICT’s contribution will enable us to
build a sustainable café at 40 Bay Street.
Both of these initiatives are a perfect fit
with our emphasis on the environment
and sustainability. We look forward to a
long and fruitful partnership with Victoria
International Container Terminal,” he
added.
Students of Albert Park College hold the AUD150,000 check from the VICT Community Investment Fund. With them are (from left) Claire JordanWhillans, VICT Media & Community Relations Manager; Mark Sheppard, Albert Park College School Council President; Tony Desira, VICT Operations
Manager; Steve Cook, Albert Park College Foundation Principal; Daniel Chen, VICT Commercial Experience Manager; Anders Dømmestrup, VICT Chief
Executive Officer; and Olivia Jones, VICT Company Secretary.
12
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
MICTSL donates classrooms to Analamboanio
By Michael Ratrimo
The new classrooms can
accommodate 180 students.
Madagasar International Container
Terminal Services, Ltd. (MICTSL)
built three classrooms for the primary
public school of Analamboanio in the
urban district of Toamasina.
“MICTSL understands the importance
of education to the people of Toamasina
and Madagascar. We built these
classrooms to support the Government’s
efforts to make education better and more
accessible to the children of Toamasina,”
said Rachid Baho, MICTSL Chief
Executive Officer.
With the new classrooms, the school
can accommodate an extra 180 students
at the least. Completed in partnership
with the Wednesday Morning Group, the
project is part of MICTSL’s expanding
corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Madagascar President Hery
Rajaonarimampianina,
along with Rachid Baho,
MICTSL CEO, led the ribboncutting during the turnover
ceremony.
ICTSI VP, daughter donate to charity
By Joy Lapuz
At the young age of nine, Eva Lucci,
daughter of Guillaume Lucci, ICTSI
Vice President for Global Engineering,
has had her share of charity work. On
her ninth birthday last May, Eva was
accompanied by her father to the ICTSI
Foundation to donate her pre-loved toys
and books.
Right photo shows (from left) Guillaume
Lucci and daughter Eva, together with Filipina
Laurente, ICTSI Foundation Deputy Executive
Director, and Joy Lapuz, ICTSI Foundation
Senior Program Head, during the turnover of
the books and toys. The toys were distributed
to indigent cancer-stricken children at TahanTahanan, a halfway home for children with
non-communicable diseases located at the
East Avenue Medical Center.
Dr. Marvie Abesamis (far left), Tahan-Tahanan Medical Director and Joy
Lapuz (far right), ICTSI Senior Program Head, with children of TahanTahanan and their new toys.
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
Left photo: Mr. Lucci
also donated a brand
new Apple Macbook
Pro to the Foundation’s
International
Scholarship Program.
This year, the
Foundation is sending
its first pair of scholars
to the Northeastern
University in Boston,
Massachusetts.
13
PORTFOLIO
INTERNATIONAL EDITION
LEVEL UP
TecPlata RSE brigade conducts emergency response training
By Magdalena Riani
Members of TecPlata’s RSE Brigade
underwent safety and emergency
response training from March to April
to improve their skills and efficiency
when responding to emergency
situations.
“This particular training sums up our
commitment to the overall safety inside
the terminal premises. Of course none of
us wants these things to happen, but in
the event that they do, we’re here to make
sure everyone knows how to deal with
them,” says Hector Cerda, TecPlata Head
of Safety.
“Emergency situations are oftentimes
time-critical. The better we are at what
we do, the better chances we have to
succeed in containing the situation,” he
adds.
Some of the main components of the
training include height rescue, hazardous
substances containment, spill drills and
fire containment among others.
Top photo: Brigade members are oriented
on the use of hazardous material protective
equipment.
Photo below: Two members of the RSE
brigade at height rescue training.
SCIPSI aiming for Investors in People’s gold accreditation
By Rejamna Jubelag
Last 18 March, the Human
Resources Department of South
Cotabato Integrated Ports Services,
Inc. (SCIPSI) participated in a
workshop conducted by Investors
in People (IIP) Philippines in
preparation for the upcoming gold
level assessment review on 8 and 9
July.
Titled SCIPSI: Going for Gold, the
workshop centered on the main themes
of Investors in People, specifically on the
integration of people management and
companies’ business priorities.
SCIPSI was able to achieve IIP Bronze
Accreditation three years ago and has
since implemented programs that aim
to motivate its employees. SCIPSI
is confident that with this year’s recertification, the Company will be able to
achieve IIP Gold Accreditation.
Investors in People Philippines
is a people management standards
accreditation body that provides advice and
assessment services to help companies
align their people management with their
business priorities.
Photo shows participants of the IIP workshop held last 18 March at Microtel, General Santos City.
14
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
International
Container Terminal
Services, Inc.
JUNE 2015
ICTSI Board of Directors, key officers at the forefront in
employing best corporate governance practices
By Sunshine Rayoso
Directors and key officers, as well as the Global Corporate
Legal Affairs team of International Container Terminal
Services, Inc. (ICTSI) led by Enrique K. Razon Jr., ICTSI
Chairman of the Board and President, participated in
the Corporate Governance Training held last 26 May and
1 June at The Forum 4 of Solaire Resort and Casino in
Parañaque City.
The Corporate Governance Training is a mandated course
for all directors and key officers of publicly listed companies, in
accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Memorandum Circular 20-2013. This series of in-house trainings
was spearheaded by the Global Corporate Legal Affairs, which is
headed by Ton van den Bosch. The Institute of Corporate Directors
(ICD) facilitated the two training sessions.
ICD is an institute for and by corporate directors and
reputational agents who are committed to the professional practice
of corporate directorship and management in line with global
principles of modern corporate governance.
These trainings demonstrate that ICTSI’s board and
management, through good corporate governance practices,
ensures the company’s growth and financial success while
protecting it stakeholders.
ICTSI directors and officers during the Corporate Governance Training at The Forum of Solaire Resort and Casino (clockwise from left): Sandy Alipio, Vice
President for Audit and Compliance; Earl Ferrer, Vice President for Global IT; Ton van den Bosch, Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Governance;
Martin O’Neil, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Enrique K. Razon Jr., Chairman and President; Atty. Lirene Mora, Regional Legal
Manager for Asia-Pacific; Atty. Silverio Benny J. Tan, Assistant Corporate Secretary, and Christian R. Gonzalez, Vice President and Head of Asia Pacific
Region.
MICT new uniforms
Employees of ICTSI flagship Manila
International Container Terminal
(MICT) have been issued a new set of
uniforms.
Wearing uniforms makes it easier
for customers and visitors to identify
MICT personnel. For the June issue of
PortFolio, we are featuring a pair uniform
for male and female employees.
Paul Ryan Hernandez (left), Software
Developer, sports the beige polo barong with
grey slacks to be worn on Tuesdays. Marilou
Matabang (right) on the other hand wears
the orange shirt jacket with matching khaki
pants, scheduled for Mondays.
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
15
PORTFOLIO
PORTFOLIO
PortFolio is published by
International Container Terminal Services, Inc.
for its employees, clients, and friends.
MEETS AND GREETS
NMCTS GM, BOC officials tackle Brunei,
Philippine port operations at ASEAN
customs meet
During the 24th ASEAN Directors-General
of Customs meeting last 20 to 22 May
in Brunei, Reimond Silvestre (right), New
Muara Container Terminal Services Sdn. Bhd.
(NMCTS) General Manager, met with Arturo
Lachica (left), Philippine Customs Deputy
Commissioner for Internal Administration,
and Atty. Agaton Uvero, Philippine Customs
Deputy Commissioner for Assessment and
Operations Coordinating Group, to discuss port
operation trends and practices in Brunei and
the Philippines. The three-day event gathered
ASEAN customs representatives to review the
implementation of the 2011-2015 Strategic
Plans of Customs Development (SPCD), and
finalize the strategic plans for 2016-2020.
YICT welcomes ICTSI PRO and Foundation
NARLENE A. SORIANO
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
JUPITER L. KALAMBAKAL
MANAGING EDITOR
DENNIS T. SURIBA
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
RESEARCHERS
ZINNO B. GUDEZ
MARIE ANNALIE T. MARFIL
PAOLO MIGUEL S. RACELIS
JUSTINO RAMON L. TAYAG III
RONNEL P. JAVIER
PHOTOGRAPHERS
DEXTER F. LANDICHO
EDWARD R. MILAG
JOHN PAOLO C. SIAT
PHILIPPINE CORRESPONDENTS
MANILA
ALBERT JOSEPH R. CANCERAN
MARIE BERNADETTE C. DE GUZMAN
MA. CONCEPCION M. DIZON
ROSE A. LOBRIN
RICARDO D. PAREDES
PAULO CARLO C. PEÑALBA
JESTONIE V. VINSON
FRANCIS J ALGERNON G. BARTOLOME
JOY E. LAPUZ
SUBIC
OLGA C. URETA
JULIUS DEL ROSARIO
LAGUNA
ANNIE MAGSINO
BATANGAS
BELLE LUCERO
DAVAO CITY
CHIARA MAY C. ATIS
GEN. SANTOS CITY
REJAMNA JUBELAG
MISAMIS ORIENTAL
FRANCIS PADUGANAN
INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTS
ARGENTINA
MAGDALENA RIANI
AUSTRALIA
CLAIRE JORDAN-WHILLANS
BRAZIL
FABIANA SOUZA
Staff from the ICTSI Public Relations Office and ICTSI Foundation, accompanied by a Team from
Industria Productions, visited Yantai International Container Terminal (YICT) in Shandong, China for
community scoping and to shoot footages for the ICTSI Excellence AVP and a television commercial.
Photo shows (seated, from left to right): Filipina C. Laurena, Foundation Deputy Executive Director;
Apollo Zhou, YICT General Manager; Dexter Landicho, Public Relations Officer; Bambi Marfil,
Assistant Manager - Public Relations; (standing): Jerel Fajardo, Be Chua and Tom Redoble of
Industria; Jbart Bartolome, Foundation Project Head; Allan Arpafo, Asha Cajayon, Monchie Redoble,
and Marian Basa of Industria; J3 Tayag, Public Relations Officer; Slash Hou, YICT IT Manager;
Edward Milag, Public Relations Officer; and Sean Xie, YICT Customer Service Officer.
ICTSI PRO, Foundation visit Batumi
Last May, the ICTSI Public Relations Office and
ICTSI Foundation went to Batumi International
Container Terminal (BICT) in Georgia to conduct
a public relations assessment and community
scoping. The Foundation constantly seeks
to help communities where ICTSI terminals
operate through corporate social responsibility
initiatives. Photo shows (from left to right)
Jbart Bartolome, Foundation Project Head;
Filipina Laurente, Foundation Deputy Executive
Director; Jupiter Kalambakal, Associate Head
- Public Relations; Ketevan Oragvelidze, BICT
Marketing Manager; Aurelio Garcia, BICT
Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director;
Narlene Soriano, Head of Public Relations and
Foundation Executive Director; and Benjamin
Rosario, BICT Chief Financial Officer.
16
T h e O f f i c i a l P u b l i c a t i o n o f I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t a i n e r Te r m i n a l S e r v i c e s , I n c .
CHINA
SEAN XIE
CROATIA
IVA ROMAN
ECUADOR
KATTY OSSA BIANCHI
GEORGIA
KETEVAN ORAGVELIDZE
BENJAMIN ROSARIO
MADAGASCAR
MICHAEL RATRIMO
MEXICO
LORENA VALERO
PAKISTAN
ARIF RAZA
SYED IMRAN MOOSA
POLAND
MICHAL KUZAJCZYK
USA
DAVID TRZYZEWSKI
If you wish to receive a copy of the PortFolio,
please write, call or e-mail us at:
Public Relations Office,
ICTSI Administration Bldg.
Manila International Container Terminal,
MICT South Access Road
Port of Manila, 1012 Manila, Philippines
Telephone: +632 / 245 4101
E-mail: dsuriba@ictsi.com
URL: www.ictsi.com/media-center/newsletters/