ICTSI's New Container Terminal-1 in Subic is ISPS compliant
Mondy, July 07, 2008
The New Container Terminal-1 (NCT-1), Subic Bay Freeport’s newest container handling facility, was recently awarded a three-year certification for its compliance with the International Code for the Security of Ships and Port Facilities (ISPS). The certification was issued by Undersecretary Cecilio Penilla, administrator of the Office for Transport Security of the Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications. An official of Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC), operator of the NCT-1, said the ISPS clearance is an indication that the new terminal is ready for global trade as well as ensuring the safety and security of containers in the terminal. “As the new trading gateway in northern Philippines serving the industries of Subic, Clark and Tarlac economic zones, we are priming the NCT-1 to be at par with the world’s best practices in terminal operations,” says Aurelio C. Garcia, SBITC general manager. “More than complying with the ISPS, the safety and security procedures and installations in place at the NCT-1 ensure the quality of our container handling services. We are bringing in ICTSI’s brand of expertise to the terminal, and we assure our customers, shipping line and consignee alike, that we are committed to give only the best service,” he adds. The ISPS is a security regulation by the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization established in 2004 to counter increasing terror threats in global maritime trade. The code is an anti-terrorism measure which covers all seafaring vessels and sea ports worldwide. SBITC is a subsidiary of ICTSI, a leading developer of international ports and terminals with a global port network spanning 11 countries in four continents. Headquartered in the Philippines, ICTSI is on its 20th year of operation, and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities around the world.

The New Container Terminal-1 at the Subic Bay Freeport is ready for global trade with its ISPS compliance certification. The terminal is operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. subsidiary Subic Bay International Terminal Corp.
SBITC launches New Container Terminal-1 in Subic Freeport
Monday, May 12, 2008
Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) officially launched the New Container Terminal-1 (NCT-1), Subic’s latest terminal and container handling facility located at the Subic Bay Freeport. Photo shows Armand Arreza (far right), Subic Bay Metropolitan Development Authority (SBMA) Administrator, leading the ceremonial toast, which were among the highlights of NCT-1’s recent grand launching. With him were (from left to right): Francisco Delgado III, SBITC vice chairman; James Gordon, Olongapo City Mayor; Edgardo Q. Abesamis, SBITC president; and Feliciano Salonga, SBMA chairman. SBITC was recently awarded a 30-year concession to operate, manage and develop the NCT-1. The NCT-1, a 300,000-TEU capacity container terminal, is primed and ready to serve northern Philippine trade. SBITC is a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI). Headquartered in the Philippines, ICTSI is on its 20th year of operation, and continues to pursue container terminal opportunities around the world.
APL vessel is first to call at NCT-1
Friday, April 4, 2008
Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) recently serviced its first vessel at the newly opened New Container Terminal-1 (NCT-1) at the Subic Bay Freeport. American President Lines’ (APL) 1,200-TEU vessel Eagle Excellence arrived at the NCT-1 from Kaoshiung, Taiwan. Photo shows Aurelio Garcia (far right), SBITC General Manager, and Armen Manlapat (fourth from left), SBITC Terminal Manager, presenting commemorative plaques marking the milestone vessel call to Cecille Bitare, (third from left), APL Regional Manager for Operations; Miodrag Rozmamic (fifth from left), Eagle Excellence Vessel Master, and Leah Constantino (second from left), APL Subic Branch Manager. Ferdinand Hernandez, Subic Bay Metropolitan Development Authority (SBMA) Senior Deputy Administrator for Operations, witnessed the ceremony. NCT-1, a new container terminal constructed by SBMA in cooperation with the Japan Bank of International Cooperation, is envisioned to become a major maritime hub in Southeast Asia. Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) is a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), a leading developer of international ports and terminals with a global port network spanning 11 countries in four continents.