ictsi expands in mexico

P O R T F O L I OThe Official Publication of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. INTERNATIONAL EDITION • June 2015

ICTSI expands in MexicoICTSI to build new terminal in Tuxpan, Veracruz

ICTSI OPERATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER STORY

4 ICTSI expands in Mexico

5 Sidebar: Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico

SPOTLIGHT

6 BICT ready for bigger role in Caucasus, Central Asia markets

6 ICTSI, BICT participate in 4th Black Sea Ports & Shipping Conference

TECH TALK

7 ICTSI taps 1-Stop for VICT optimization drive

7 TecPlata rolls out new website design

SHIP AHOY!

8 Evergreen launches Adriatic-Levant service in Rijeka

8 Maersk ship sets draft record at AGCT

GEARING UP

9 BGT commissions its first reefer power pack, starts reefer service

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ICTSI NEWSBREAK

9 MICTSI kicks off seventh anniversary celebration with sports fest

DO GOOD

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

11 SCIPSI plans to intensify environmental commitment

12 VICT donates AUD150,000 to Albert Park College to develop New Marine Research Centre

13 MICTSL donates classrooms to Analamboanio

13 ICTSI VP, daughter donate to charity

LEVEL UP

14 TecPlata RSE brigade conducts emergency response training

14 SCIPSI aiming for Investors in People’s gold accreditation

15 ICTSI’s Board of Directors, key officers at the forefront in employing best corporate governance practices

15 MICT new uniforms

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

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JUNE 2015

COVER STORY

ICTSI expands in MexicoWith reports from Lorena Valero

International 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

develop a container terminal at the Port of Tuxpan, Veracruz, as

well as ownership of real estate where the maritime container

will be constructed. It is also expected to complement ICTSI’s

operation of the Specialized Container Terminal II (TEC-II) at

the Port of Manzanillo, making the Philippine port operator

the most robust port operator in Mexico. ICTSI plans to

consolidate its Mexican operations and expand its services to

import and export cargo through both the Pacific Ocean and

the Gulf of Mexico.

“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,” explained Juan Carlos Garrido,

ICTSI Business Development Director for the Americas.

The new project is expected to increase the Group’s

consolidated throughput and revenue and positively contribute

to its financial performance.



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.

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

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.

Tuxpan, Veracruz, Mexico

With the addition of a second terminal in Mexico, ICTSI is looking to increase and diversify its operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Museo de la Amistad Mexico-Cuba(Source: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mexico/central-gulf-coast/tuxpan/sights/museums-galleries/museo-de-la-amistad-mexico-cuba)



JUNE 2015

SPOTLIGHT

BICT ready for bigger role in Caucasus, Central Asia markets

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.

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.

Artist’s perspective of a fully developed BICT with an annual capacity of 300,000 TEUs.

ICTSI, BICT participate in 4th Black Sea Ports & Shipping ConferenceBy 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

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

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.



TECH TALK

ICTSI taps 1-Stop for VICT optimization drive

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

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.

TecPlata rolls out new website designWith reports from Magdalena RianiTecPlata 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 on-the-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.

solutions that will satisfy VICT’s automation needs,” he adds.

1-Stop Connections is an Australian-based 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.

By Claire Jordan-Whillans



JUNE 2015

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 AGCTBy 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.



GEARING UP

By Iva Roman

BGT commissions its first reefer power pack, starts reefer service

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.



JUNE 2015

DO GOOD

BICT extends aid to flood-hit T’bilisi

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.

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)

Aurelio Garcia

Benjamin Rosario

Ketevan Oragvelidze

Nino Phartenadze

Khatuna Bolkvadze

Shorena Mikeladze

Davit Karchava

Sulkhan Lortkipanidze

Alexandre Knishov

Andronik Chakhalian

Mate Gasviani

Sergey Voronkin

Davit Khiladze

Temur Gogichaishvili

Mindia Surguladze

Rezo Bakuridze

Zviad Shotadze

Revaz Lezhava

Gocha Gograchadze

Solomon Brunjadze

Mirian Mikeladze

Giorgi Zakariadze

Giorgi Lomadze

Gia Tedoradze

Teimuraz Tavdishvili

The following are the BICT employees with generous hearts:

Davit Sapariani

Merab Diasamidze

Koba Kochadze

Guri Megrelishvili

Amanbay Khoroishvili

Tengiz Mikabadze

Besik Sarjveladze

Avtandil Khalvashi

Irakli Soselia

Sergo Nizharadze

Davit Mokeria

Roman Medvedev

Givi Chkhaidze

Irakli Tsotskhalashvili

Giorgi Tsuladze

Giorgi Devadze

Enriko Khalvashi

Mindia Devadze

Tengiz Gogeshvili

Irakli Mkheidze

Ruslan Mikeladze

Besik Turmanidze

Paata Khimshiashvili

Gela Varshanidze

Tamaz Ghoghoberidze

Revaz Bolkvadze

Elguja Kakhidze

Avtandil Tenieshvili

Roman Phartenadze

Lasha Dzneladze

Irakli Bakradze

Gela Makharadze

Nana Beradze

Zurab Vekua

Ramaz Beridze

Otar Zoidze

Giorgi Tsitlidze

Davit Khozrevanidze

Nugzar Kirkitadze

Mikheil Dolaberidze

Kakhaber Khoroishvili

Raul Gogitidze

Jumber Basiladze

Aivaz Zoidze

Tamaz Davitadze

Akaki Datunashvili

Ramaz Davitashvili

Besik Gabaidze

Zurab Ferselidze

Emzar Davitashvili

Giorgi Tsulukidze

Paata Chanishvili

Aslan Sanikidze

Gela Diasamidze

Jumber Zoidze

Giga Tvauri

Vladimer Sartania

Avtandil Makharadze

Iagor Bibinidze

Gela Makharadze

Jaba Makharadze

Mamuka Makharadze

Mindia Kakhidze

Genadi Makharadze

Aslan Khoroishvili

Murman Turmanidze

Gocha Davitashvili

Malkhaz kakhidze

Rostom Kobuladze

Tengiz Pataraia

Nodar Mgeladze

Paata Mamasakhlisi

Samson Kutubidze

Anzor Tavartkiladze

“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.

By Ketevan Oragvelidze



SCIPSI plans to intensify environmental commitment

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.

Port Phillip, Hobsons Bay youth groups to get grants from VICT’s Community Investment Fund


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 job-seekers)

• 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.

By Rejamna Jubelag



JUNE 2015

VICT donates AUD150,000 to Albert Park College to develop New Marine Research Centre

Students of Albert Park College hold the AUD150,000 check from the VICT Community Investment Fund. With them are (from left) Claire Jordan-Whillans, 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.


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.”

DO GOOD

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.



ICTSI VP, daughter donate to charityBy 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 Tahan-Tahanan, 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 Tahan-Tahanan and their new toys.

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.

MICTSL donates classrooms to Analamboanio

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.

The new classrooms can accommodate 180 students.

Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampianina,

along with Rachid Baho, MICTSL CEO, led the ribbon-

cutting during the turnover ceremony.

By Michael Ratrimo



JUNE 2015

SCIPSI aiming for Investors in People’s gold accreditationBy 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 re-certification, 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.

LEVEL UP

TecPlata RSE brigade conducts emergency response trainingBy 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.



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.

ICTSI Board of Directors, key officers at the forefront in employing best corporate governance practices

By Sunshine RayosoDirectors 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



JUNE 2015

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JESTONIE V. VINSONFRANCIS J ALGERNON G. BARTOLOME

JOY E. LAPUZ

SUBICOLGA C. URETA

JULIUS DEL ROSARIO

LAGUNAANNIE MAGSINO

BATANGASBELLE LUCERO

DAVAO CITYCHIARA MAY C. ATIS

GEN. SANTOS CITYREJAMNA JUBELAG

MISAMIS ORIENTALFRANCIS PADUGANAN

INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENTSARGENTINA

MAGDALENA RIANI

AUSTRALIACLAIRE JORDAN-WHILLANS

BRAZILFABIANA SOUZA

CHINASEAN XIE

CROATIAIVA ROMAN

ECUADORKATTY OSSA BIANCHI

GEORGIAKETEVAN ORAGVELIDZE

BENJAMIN ROSARIO

MADAGASCARMICHAEL RATRIMO

MEXICOLORENA VALERO

PAKISTANARIF RAZA

SYED IMRAN MOOSA

POLANDMICHAL KUZAJCZYK

USADAVID TRZYZEWSKI

P O R T F O L I OMEETS 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

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 BatumiLast 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.

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