terminal gate is crucial to its day-to-day operation. In 2015,
YICT implemented Phase 1 of its intelligent auto-gate project,
reducing tractor container delivery and pickup time around
the terminal. YICT now has two OCR (“optical character
recognition”) portals and ten automation machines for the
port’s in-gate lane and out-gate lane.
As the Trust works to enhance its operational eciencies, it is
committed to doing so sustainably. Diesel consumption per year
across HPH Trust ports decreased over the years as equipment
were converted to run on electricity, reducing both noise and
air pollution. YICT reduced its diesel consumption by as much
as 75%, while ACT and COSCO-HIT have employed the use
of hybrid RTGCs which consume 50% less fuel compared to
traditional diesel RTGCs. The Trust also made a concerted eort
to downsize diesel engines to reduce emissions, with plans to
convert more RTGCs going forward.
The adoption of new technologies translated into training
needs. To ensure sta were kept abreast of the latest practices
in operations, a new curriculum was introduced to augment
the basic training programme. In addition to training classes
for the new generation equipment, a series of safety training
sessions focusing on accident prevention and enhancing the
operating skills and safety awareness of RTGC operators and
stevedores were held. Since the programme was introduced
in April 2015, we have seen a 14% drop in the accident rate in
RTGC operations.
CHARTING A NEWWAY FORWARD
The success of the Trust is founded on its strategically contiguous
berths, natural deep water channels and its vessel-handling
capabilities. The Trust will continue to build on these natural
advantages and future-proof its assets through upgrades in
infrastructural, operational and capital eciencies.
There is much to look forward to in 2016. HIT will receive two
new QCs, six RTGCs and two barge QCs. Under a dedicated
equipment purchase plan, YICT will receive another five new QCs
with a lift height of 43 metres and an outreach of 56 metres. YICT
is also in the process of acquiring eight more units of 1-over-6
RTGCs, which are expected to be delivered by end 2016.
Additional berths will also be constructed in the coming years.
YICT’s West Port Phase II will include three container berths with
an area of 44 hectares. The first berth commenced operations in
February 2016.
The YICT Phase III Expansion South Berth is also expected
to expand the port’s mega-vessel handling capabilities in
2016. Construction is currently underway and YICT’s handling
capability is projected to increase by approximately one million
TEU per year upon completion.
The initiatives undertaken in 2015 reflect renewed competitive
advantages where the Trust’s ports are better equipped to
respond to new trends and economic challenges. In the years
to come, the Trust expects to see gains in these areas: improved
productivity and eciency; innovation and best practices, an
empowered workforce and greater adaptability.
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ANNUAL REPORT 2015
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