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Friday, October 9, 2015

ICTSI Manila launches container booking system

International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), the largest port operator in the Philippines, has rolled out an online container booking system, TABS, at its Manila International Container Terminal.

An electronic platform for booking containers at the MICT and other ports in Manila, TABS was specifically developed to minimize road traffic and prevent container congestion, especially with the approach of the holiday season, according to a company statement.

ICTSI says the new system will ensure a more organized flow of containerized cargoes in and out of the MICT while providing real-time information on container status.

To book an appointment through TABS, port users

need to long in and upload container details into the system. The next step is to search for available booking slots within the given time zones, with users having 15 minutes to select their desired zones for each container. Once all the details have been reviewed and finalized, users can then proceed to confirm their appointment.

Booked slots further facilitate service levels and all but eliminate truck queues because the container terminal controls the flow of trucks to and from the terminal, the terminal operator says.

TABS was created through the collaborative efforts of Philippine supply chain stakeholders and Australia’s 1-Stop Connections Pty. Ltd.