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ICTSI rolls out online container booking system
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER STORY 4 ICTSI rolls out online container booking system ADVISORY | TECH TALK 4 MICT adds new features to Track and Trace
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ICTSI NEWSBREAK 6 Work as a team, play as a team: SCIPSI celebrates 40th year
ENVIRONMENT 8 SBITC conducts inaugural treeplanting activity in Bataan 9 ICTSI Foundation promotes environmental protection awareness to public school pupils
ICTSI NEWSBREAK 9 DSWD renews ICTSI Foundation’s “Resource Agency” status
DO GOOD 10 ICTSI Foundation extends educational and sports assistance to Mindanao Schools
LEVEL UP 11 ICTSI-EME holds first regional IT meet 11 ICTSI Foundation don new uniforms DO GOOD 12 ICTSI scholar carries PH flag at Northeastern University
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SPOTLIGHT 12 ICTSI joins EASTS 2015 Conference in Cebu
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LEVEL UP 16 PICT Learning Gala 2015
GEARING UP 13 ICTSI gears up for start of Columbia operations in 2016
SHIP AHOY 15 CMA CGM launches ACSA 3 service in Guayaquil
ICTSI NEWSBREAK 14 Living in Basra: Camp Manila celebrates first year
15 Korean shipping line adds Yantai to South Korea-Japan route
17 PICT implements performance management & development process
MEETS & GREETS 18 Galati, Georgian port officials eye improved partnership
ON BOARD 18 AGCT appoints new CFO
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HUGIS LARAWAN 19 Ang Maestro – Nestor Villalon PEOPLE 19 Movements – August 20 Birthdays October
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PORTFOLIO COVER STORY
ICTSI rolls out online container booking system
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nternational Container Terminal Services, Inc., (ICTSI) the largest port operator in the Philippines, has rolled out at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) the online container booking system, the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS).
An electronic platform for booking containers at the MICT and other international ports in Manila, TABS was specifically developed to minimize road traffic and prevent container build-ups especially with the approach of the holiday season. 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. Booking an appointment can be done within minutes through three simple steps. After logging in, port users need to upload their container details in 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. This eliminates the current peaks created by road congestion, truck bans, and other external factors while giving importers and exporters a transparent view of when their trucks are meant to process transactions. Three days prior to the launch,
ICTSI conducted a two-day training to introduce port users to the functionalities and features of TABS. The system was also soft-launched for select user groups early in September for pilot testing. With container volume expected to increase heading into the Christmas season, TABS’ implementation addresses the unpredictable surge of trucks that ply the city’s roads. TABS was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Philippine supply chain stakeholders and Australia’s 1-Stop Connections Pty. Ltd.
A port user comments on TABS during the well-attended training session at Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros, Manila. Most of the comments were in agreement with the benefits to be had from TABS.
ADVISORY | TECH TALK
MICT adds new features to Track and Trace As part of its continuous effort to provide better service to its clients, the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has added the following new information features to its Track and Trace system. These features allow for more precise searches, resulting in improved overall user experience: • • • •
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Vessel registry number X-Ray and DEA Tag Storage start Declared Container Weight
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PORTFOLIO ICTSI NEWSBREAK
Work as a team, play as a team: SCIPSI celebrates 40th year
By Rejamna Jubelag
The South Cotabato Integrated Port Services, Inc. celebrated its 40th year by hosting a sports festival with the theme “Work as a team, play as a team. All it takes is a point to win.”
SCIPSI has always been consistent when it comes to emphasizing the value of teamwork, which is a key factor not only in
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sports but also in the context of work. The month-long celebration started last 1 August with the employee parade held at the Makar Wharf in GenSan. Employees showcased energetic performances complemented by colorful costumes for each team. The culmination day events were held on 29 August, starting with a morning
fun run followed by basketball and badminton games. Employees and their dependents joined SCIPSI’s Got Talent where they showcased their singing, dancing and other unique skills. The evening program started with dinner for clients and SGV officers. SCIPSI capped the month-long celebration with the awarding of prizes to the winning teams.
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Team Red Bulls was crowned this year’s grand champion.
Gabriel Muñasque, SCIPSI General Manager, lights the torch to officially launch the intercolor sports festival.
Parade of colors. SCIPSI employees, wearing their respective team colors, perform the ceremonial march to mark the beginning of this year’s sports festival.
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PORTFOLIO ENVIRONMENT
SBITC conducts inaugural tree-planting activity in Bataan By Marie Bernadette C. De Guzman
Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation (SBITC), in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), SBMA-Ecology Center and the ICTSI Foundation, conducted its first tree planting activity last 15 August 2015 in the mountains of Sta. Rita, Hermosa Bataan.
More than 70 SBITC employees and their families participated in the activity that highlights the importance of maintaining the balance between industrial progress and environmental preservation. Edmond De Jesus, a SBMA Ecologist, and Mechell Madriaga, SBITC Safety Officer and Tree Planting Project Head, led the volunteers and reminded them that the industrial and ecological systems in Subic also affect the nearby towns and provinces. Aside from planting trees, the volunteers also distributed grocery items to nearby Aeta communities. The tree planting activity is part of SBITC’s environmental preservation initiative and was done to support SBMA’s reforestation and forest preservation efforts.
Ms. Madriaga (left) and Mr. De Jesus guide volunteers to the tree planting site.
Left photo: SBITC volunteers carry grocery bags for distribution to Aeta families in the area. Top photo: Volunteers busy planting seedlings at the designated site.
An Aeta community leader demonstrates survival techniques using mere bamboo poles.
Volunteers together with their families.
An Aeta assists Marie Bernadette De Guzman, ICTSI Foundation Project Officer, during the tree planting activity.
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ICTSI Foundation promotes environmental protection awareness to public school pupils By Dr. Patricia M. Licup and Michael Vincent Z. Llorente
Responding to the request of Timoteo Paez Elementary School in Pasay City, the ICTSI Foundation held a symposium on Ecological Solid Waste Management and Climate Change for 132 Grades 4, 5 and 6 pupils last August 8.
speakers. They also made a pledge to apply what they learned in their daily activities and thereby contribute to the overall efforts towards environmental management and protection. The symposium is just one among a series of similar seminars which the Foundation plans to conduct to spread environmental protection awareness not only to its public school-partners, but also to the host communities, employees and other stakeholders of ICTSI and its subsidiaries. The ICTSI Foundation Training and Capacity Development Team conduct environmental awareness and management trainings for youth organizations in ICTSI partner schools and communities in line with the Foundation’s development pillar on community welfare.
In attendance were YES-O and Science Club Advisers Roni Sapad (left) and Ruby Casulla.
Michael Vincent Llorente lectures on climate change.
Dr. Patricia M. Licup and Michael Vincent Z. Llorente of the Foundation’s Training and Capacity Development Section, lectured on Climate Change, Republic Act 9003-otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of the Philippines, the Manila Bay and the Writ of Continuing Mandamus by the Supreme Court. Students diligently took down notes, participated in all the activities and interacted enthusiastically with the resource
Mr. Elijio A. Banog, T. Paez Elementary School Master Teacher II, delivers his welcome remarks, mentioning the importance of the symposium.
Dr. Patricia Licup discusses R.A. 9003 – Practicing the 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
ICTSI NEWSBREAK
By Jes Vinson
DSWD renews ICTSI Foundation’s “Resource Agency” status
After a thorough evaluation of operations, the Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) renewed the ICTSI Foundation’s status as one of its accredited resource agencies in the country. The DSWD also expanded coverage of the Foundation’s registration certificate, allowing the Foundation to operate nationwide. Photo shows Francis J Algernon G. Bartolome (fourth from left), ICTSI Foundation Program Head, receiving the DSWD Registration Certificate. With him are Wilma B. Cabrera (third from left), DSWD Assistant Secretary, and other DSWD department heads. The awarding of certificate took place last 17 August at the DSWD Central Office in Batasan Complex, Quezon City.
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PORTFOLIO DO GOOD
ICTSI Foundation extends educational and sports assistance to Mindanao Schools By Jes Vinson
The ICTSI Foundation recently launched several education and sports assistance projects for the benefit of its partner schools in Mindanao.
In partnership with South Cotabato Integrated Port Services, Inc. (SCIPSI), the Foundation added Labangal Elementary School to its list of “My Computer Nook” project beneficiaries. The Foundation renovated and upgraded the school’s existing computer laboratory, adding 10 additional computers units, printers and air conditioning system. In support of the Government’s K to 12 program, the Foundation intensified its Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Assistance Project for F. Bangoy National High School through the development of the TLE-Beauty Care laboratory. The Foundation also renovated the school’s existing room with the help of Davao Integrated Port and Stevedoring Services Corp. (DIPSSCOR), and provided different equipment to make the TLE-Beauty Care lab fully functional. The Foundation donated three computers units and two wall fans to F. Bangoy Central Elementary School’s Alternative Learning System (ALS). The computers and fans will be utilized for the computer hardware servicing curriculum. The Foundation also donated sports gear to the Department of Education Division of Tagum City, with the goal of encouraging students to participate in the Division’s sports program, and eventually in the Palarong Pambansa. Lastly, in partnership with the Mindanao International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (MICTSI), the Foundation provided air conditioning to the computer laboratory of Casinglot National High School in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental. In addition, the Foundation donated 10 new computers, a printer and a widescreen projector. The school also received various sports gears for its sports-based initiatives targeting students and out-of-school youths in the barangay.
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Students of Labangal Elementary School enjoy their new computer laboratory
A student of F. Bangoy National High School Beauty care curriculum in the renovated TLE room with donated equipment
F. Bangoy Central Elementary School’s ALS Accreditation Examination passers with ICTSI Foundation, DIPSSCOR and FBCES officers during the project turnover ceremony.
ICTSI Foundation and DIPSSCOR officers led by Dra. Patricia M. Licup (fifth from right), turn over donated sports equipment to the Department of Education officers in Tagum.
ICTSI Foundation and MICTSI officers turnover the new sports gears to Casinglot National High School.
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LEVEL UP
ICTSI-EME holds first regional IT meet By Iva Roman
Information Technology officers from ICTSI’s Europe and Middle East Operations convened at the Adriatic Gate Container Terminal in Rijeka (AGCT), Croatia for the first ever EME regional IT meeting last August.
The participants, led by Sebastiano Černeka, ICTSI-EME Deputy IT Head and Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) IT Manager, discussed the current IT projects being undertaken in the region. They also shared their IT best practices and developed plans for their respective terminals. The group also discussed the role of information technology in business continuity, disaster recovery, asset management, automation and customer satisfaction projects.
The AGCT IT team together with IT representatives from other ICTSI terminals in Europe and Middle East: (from left) Bojan Bubnjević, Saša Pavlović, Vladimir Travalja, Sebastiano Černeka, Josip Kubaša, Andrzej Pulawski, Davit Karchava and Isabela Selimovic.
ICTSI Foundation don new uniforms By Jes Vinson New sets of uniforms have been issued to the staff of the ICTSI Foundation last July. Photo below shows the light-yellow polo jacket paired with black slacks, which are worn on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Ben Gamba wears the gray polo shirt for Wednesdays.
Rene Dilao wears the blue shirt for Thursdays.
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PORTFOLIO DO GOOD General Santos native Marlito Soriano was the Philippine flag bearer during the convocation ceremony for new students at the Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The first beneficiary of the ICTSI-NEU Scholarship Program’s pilot run, Marlito and Charmille Coleen Dizon are pursuing degrees in accounting and environmental science, respectively.
ICTSI scholar carries PH flag at Northeastern University convocation
Marlito holds the Philippine flag during the freshman convocation. Photo courtesy of Darryl Tynen, NEU Assistant Director of International Admissions.
SPOTLIGHT
ICTSI joins EASTS 2015 Conference in Cebu International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) was among the exhibitors in this year’s Eastern Asia Society for Transportation Studies (EASTS) Conference held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Cebu City from 11 to 14 September.
The 11th EASTS Conference aims to continue promoting high quality transportation research throughout East Asia. With the theme “Resilient and Inclusive Transportation Systems through Smarter Mobility,” this year’s conference highlighted solutions derived from various research initiatives addressing current transportation issues.
Above photo: The ICTSI exhibit. Left photo: Paolo Miguel Racelis, ICTSI Public Relations Assistant, explains ICTSI’s operations to a guest at the ICTSI Booth.
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GEARING UP
ICTSI Colombia gears for start in 2016 By Lorena Valero
Receives new container handling equipment Sociedad Puerto Industrial de Aguadulce S.A. (SPIA), a unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Colombia, recently received four super post Panamax quay cranes (QC) and five rubber-tired gantries (RTG) as it enters the final stage of preparation for the operational launch in 2016 of the Aguadulce Multi-User Container Terminal (AMCT) at the Port of Buenaventura, Colombia. Manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. (ZPMC), the QCs have an individual lifting capacity of 60 tons, and feature twin lift spreaders. They can reach up to 65 meters into the water and perform up to 40 moves per hour. With a maximum lift height of 46 meters, the QCs are capable of servicing 18,000-TEU Triple E class vessels. The RTGs, on the other hand, feature single spreader lifts and a 41-ton capacity. Estimated to cost around USD50 million, the equipment purchase is part of ICTSI’s USD545 million total investment in the Port of Buenaventura. Development of the AMCT is divided into three phases. The first phase, which is slated for completion by April next year, will yield an annual capacity of around 600,000 TEUs.
First phase development includes a 600-meter berth length with a 14.5-meter controlling depth, an 11-hectare container yard, a 250-meter coal bulk dock, conveyor belt-equipped silos and a 21-kilometer access road leading to the terminal. It also includes the construction of warehouses and inspection areas, as well as the deployment of automation and other state-of-the-art port technologies. In July 2007, ICTSI won the 30year concession for the construction and operation of a container terminal and grains and coal-handling facility at the Port of Buenaventura. ICTSI acquired stakes in two Panamanian companies to gain effective control of SPIA, which owns 240 hectares of land in the Aguadulce Peninsula and its surroundings.
In 2013, ICTSI and PSA International Pte. Ltd of Singapore entered into an agreement to jointly develop and operate the container terminal and its ancillary facilities. Upon completion, the Greenfield project is expected to become a catalyst for Colombian trade growth.
Top photo: The quay cranes were shipped by the vessel Zhen Hua 14.
SPIA staff and officials welcome the arrival of the terminal’s first four quay cranes.
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PORTFOLIO ICTSI NEWSBREAK
By Sheeba Khan
Living in Basra: Camp Manila celebrates first year
It’s already been a year since the staff of Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) moved to Camp Manila in Umm Qasr, Iraq. As the popular saying goes, “time flies when you’re having fun.” This must certainly be the case for residents of Camp Manila.
Residents of Manila Camp gather for a small feast in celebration of the camp’s first anniversary.
It’s not easy to live in a place like Basra, where movement is limited. Residents need to live in close proximity to Port of Umm Qasr for obvious practical and safety reasons. Nevertheless, BGT Management has undertaken measures to make life as comfortable as possible for ICTSI employees at Camp Manila. Each room at the camp is well-maintained, and is equipped with a full satellite TV package and fast internet connection. A very good catering team provides the camp with an exceptional range of food. The only downside to this is that those who wish to go on a diet would have a hard time resisting the mouth-watering desserts prepared by the chefs. The Camp Boss, who serves as a parent to residents, ensures everything is running as should be at the camp. As if all these amenities are not enough, a recreational area is being set up for employees to play table tennis, darts, billiards, foosball and board games. Here’s what some of the residents have to say about living at the camp:
“Living 24/7 among different nationalities/cultures is an eye-opening experience and emphasizes the true meaning of working in a global company. It is a very rare opportunity that you will not experience elsewhere easily.” — Hany Salama, BGT CFO “When you spend all your time with the people you work with, you develop a different kind of bond….you develop a much deeper relationship with your colleagues and they become more like a family.” — Phillip Marsham, BGT CEO
Manila Camp’s chef’s make life easier for everyone at Manila Camp by preparing great quality food.
For expats and employees stationed at BGT, the Manila Camp serves as their home away from home.
“Time went so fast, it was a surprise to me when we got together for celebrating the anniversary of our camp. Though it is quite different, living in a camp, I still feel like coming home after a day of hard work. Rooms are well equipped and maintained with good hygienic standards. All facilities that are essential for living a comfortable life are available here. After work, I like to sit down and chat with others. Sometimes, I also enjoy cooking in the kitchen and making some good Indian dishes.” — Arumoy Bhowmick, BGT Chief Engineer “Being the only woman in the camp (so far) for the past one year, has been pleasant and challenging at the same time. It’s pleasant because unlike in the previous projects I’ve been in, we’d have to commute to the market weekly to do the groceries, cook our own meals, wash our own clothes, clean our rooms etc. Here in the camp, I feel blessed because our contractors take care of our security, meals, laundry and room cleaning. It’s like living in a hotel every day! Sometimes it’s challenging because there’s no salon/beauty parlor, no malls or parks you can go to that’s close by. Most importantly, I can’t ask anyone in the camp for “feminine products.” So every time I come back from my R&R, my suitcase is filled with so much stuff that it looks like I’m putting up a small store.” — Maria Lee G. Sumadchat, HRD Career Management Supervisor
The camp also features a gym where residents can work out and stay fit.
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SHIP AHOY
CMA CGM launches ACSA 3 service in Guayaquil By Katty Ossa
CMA CGM’s newly built CMA CGM Ganges made its maiden call at Contecon Guayaquil, S.A. (CGSA) last August, marking the launch of its Asia Central South America 3 or ACSA 3 direct service at the Port of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The ACSA 3 regular service connects CGSA to the ports in Ensenada, Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas in Mexico, Buenaventura, Colombia, Yokohama, Japan, Busan, South Korea, and Shanghai, Ningbo and Qingdao in China. A ceremony was held to commemorate the launch of the new service and the maiden call of the CMA CGM Ganges. In attendance were officers of CMA CGM, CGSA and Autoridad Portuario de Guayaquil (APG).
Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries this year, the 300 meter long CMA CGM Ganges has a capacity of 9962 TEUs with 1500 reefer plugs.
At the ceremony (from left): Julio Vergara of APG; Juan Jairala, APG Manager; Ximena Salvador, Director of Ports; Ricardo Haro of APG; and José Miguel Muñoz, CGSA Chief Executive Officer.
Korean shipping line adds Yantai to South Korea-Japan route By Michael Qi
Korea’s Dong Young Shipping has added the Yantai International Container Terminal (YICT) at the Port of Yantai, China to its NCK (North China to Korea and Kanto) service, which connects the Port of Yantai to South Korea and Japan. The 127-meter boxship Pegasus Pacer made its maiden call at the YICT last 10 September, marking the launch of the new service in Yantai. The NCK service will call YICT every Thursday and other ports in the region following this route: Yantai - Kunsan Kwangyang - Ulsan - Busan - Yokohama - Tokyo - Nagoya - Wakayama. A launch ceremony was held the same day, attended by delegations from Dong Young Shipping, China Master Logistics, as well as staff and officers of YICT.
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The Pegasus Pacer, which had its maiden call at the YICT last September, uses the Chinese name Dong Young Dalian when visiting Chinese ports as mandated by the China Maritime Safety Adminstration.
Representatives of Dong Young Shipping and China Master Logistics together with the officers and staff of YICT.
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PORTFOLIO LEVEL UP
PICT Learning Gala 2015 By Arif Raza
Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd.’s (PICT) Human Capital Department recently implemented Learning Gala 2015, a series of training courses aimed at developing and nurturing the skills of employees as well as enhance the learning culture in the organization. Learning Gala was drawn up in collaboration with the Pakistan Society for Training and Development (PSTD), a leading corporate training institution in Pakistan. The following are the training courses in the Learning Gala program: Training Title
Month
Power of Learning
Aug 2015
MS Excel
Sep 2015
Team Work
Oct 2015
MS Word, Powerpoint & Outlook
Nov 2015
Performance Management
Nov 2015
Professional Grooming
Dec 2015
Arif Raza, PICT Head of Human Capital Department, delivers the opening speech prior to the start of the training session.
Khurram Aziz Khan (right), PICT COO, presents a PICT shield as a token of appreciation to Sohail Zindani, Power of Learning trainer.
Power of Learning was the first session held on 31 August, attended by a total of 87 employees. The trainer emphasized the importance of continuous learning and shared why learning is required to improve performance and embrace career growth. Employees showed positive feedback regarding the training and shared their good comments about the session. The Organization hopes that these training sessions will help employees to expand their skills and enable them to add more value to the Organization. The session was capped off with high tea.
Participants of the Power of Learning session.
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Photos of the training session.
PICT implements performance management & development process By Arif Raza
In response to growing competition and continued focus on effective performance management, the Human Capital Department (HCD) of Pakistan International Container Terminal Ltd. (PICT) recently launched its New Performance Management and Development Process designed to improve individual and organizational performance by measuring key performance indicators (KPI).
The performance management process is used by organizations to develop employees, with the required commitment and competencies, to work towards shared and meaningful objectives within an organizational framework. Performance management at PICT aims at building a high performance culture across the organization. In rolling out the process, the HCD conducted sessions with employees for them to better understand the new process, and in order to get the desired performance results.
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PORTFOLIO MEETS & GREETS
Galati, Georgian port officials eye improved partnership By Ketevan Oragvelidze
A delegation from Romania’s Port of Galati visited Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) last 27 August to discuss ways on strengthening the partnership between the two ports.
Aurelio Garcia, BICT Managing Director, accompanied by the BICT Management Team and Batumi Sea Port (BSP) representatives, welcomed the delegation from Galati. The two groups explored possibilities of strengthening cooperation with each other based on the existing and potential traffic flow between the two ports to attract more customers. Citing the significant cargo volumes transported from Europe to the Caspian Sea region, they also discussed the development of a transport corridor between their areas considering that Batumi and Galati are the gateways to the hinterland.
At BICT (from left): Ketevan Oragvelidze, BICT Marketing Manager; Paul Ilau, EY Senior Consultant; Dan Tivilichi, Galati Port Administration President of the Board; George Boga, Metaltrade International Logistics Manager; Aurelio Garcia, BICT Managing Director; Salome Kelenjeridze– Georgian Railways Marketing Manager; Gabriela David, Galati Port Administration Project Manager; and DumitruPoalelungi of the Galati Port Administration.
ON BOARD
AGCT appoints new CFO By Iva Roman
Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) recently appointed Marin Rameša as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Mr. Marin possesses extensive experience in the fields of accounting, corporate controllership and auditing, after working with one of the biggest auditing companies in the world. He is also a chartered accountant and judicial expert witness for finance and accounting at the Court of Rijeka. During his free time, Mr. Marin enjoys playing soccer, skiing and spearfishing.
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HUGIS LARAWAN
Ang Maestro – Nestor Villalon Ni Ricardo Paredes
Kung si Efren “Bata” Reyes ang tinaguriang “The Magician” sa larangan ng billiards, at si Manny Pacquaio ay “People’s Champ” pagdating sa boxing, si Nestor Villalon naman ng MICT ang binansagang “Maestro” pagdating sa pag-ooperate ng quay crane.
Si Ginoong Villalon ay tanyag dahil sa kanyang kahusayan sa pagpapatakbo ng quay crane. Siya ay nagsimula sa ICTSI bilang isang quay crane operator noong 1996. Makalipas ang mahigit apat na taon, napabilang siya sa mga in-house equipment trainers. Marami sa mga
Si Nestor Villalon (pangatlo mula sa kaliwa).
kasalukuyang operators sa MICT ang natuto sa kanya. Nang akin siyang makausap, inilirawan niya ang kanyang sarili bilang isang simpleng empleyado. “Simple lang naman ako. Basta pag nasa trabaho, dapat nag-ooperate. Hindi ka nag-iisip ng mga problema. Alam ko naman na lahat ng tao ay mayroong mga problema. Sa trabaho kasi natin, konsentrasyon at ibayong pag-iingat ay talagang kailangan.” Masaya si Nestor sa pagbabahagi ng kanyang kaalaman sa pag-ooperate ng mga quay crane. “Nakakataba nga ng puso kasi yung mga naturuan ko ay ka-level ko na. Pakiramdam ko nga minsan mas mahusay pa sila sa akin. Pero hanggang ngayon, Master pa din ang tawag nila sa akin.” Dahil sa kanyang angking kaalaman, si Nestor ay kabilang sa mga malimit ipinadadala sa ibang terminal ng ICTSI upang magturo sa paghawak ng quay crane. “Naalala ko yung mga napuntahan kong lugar sa labas ng bansa. Kahit hindi ako magaling mag-ingles,
naiintindihan naman ng aking mga tinuturuan kapag nagde-demonstrate na ako. Ngunit minabuti ko rin na aralin na lang ang mga lokal lenggwahe gaya ng Russian at Croratian.” Ibinahagi rin sa akin ni Nestor ang kanyang pananaw hinggil sa pagreretiro. “Alam mo pare, darating ang araw na sa ayaw at sa gusto mo, tayo’y ay aalis rin sa ICTSI alinsunod sa mga patakaran sa pagreretiro. Sa kabila nito, masaya ako dahil alam ko na may maganda naman akong naibahagi sa ating kumpanya. Tiwala ako na kapag dumating ang araw na iyon, mayroong mahusay o mas mahusay pa na papalit sa akin upang siya namang magsalin ng kaalaman hingil sa pagpapatakbo ng quay crane. Baka may pumalit na din sa akin bilang Master,” biro niya. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa ating mga boss sa pagtitiwala sa aking kakayahan. Hindi ko na sasabihin kung sino dahil alam naman nila kung sino sila.” Bilib kami sa iyo Nestor. Di ka man kasing sikat gaya ni Efren Reyes at Manny Pacquiao, para sa munting daigdig ng MICT ay ikaw ang Master. Mabuhay ka!
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Movements – August New Hires Jose C. Quevedo Alexander Exiquiel T. Legados Ramonchito C. Bustamante III Sylbert Y. Sy Annalyn C. Lapuz Karen M. Palma Anthony S. Silverio Ronnel Jaron S. Inosanto Joel R. Navarro Errol A. Ragudo John Rich Santos Roberto T. Tecson Sandy L. Tulipat Jerry S. Caniedo Glenn A. Layug Eleazar T. Guion Rolando Ebo Vicente Dominguez, Jr. Leonardo Sabayton Ryan Angtud
Infrastructure Manager, ITSS Planning Manager, Engineering IT Portfolio Specialist, Global IT Management Trainee, Purchasing Office Clerk, Corp. Legal Affairs Office Clerk, Corp. Legal Affairs Prime Mover Operator, CY Marine Stevedore, Anchorage Division Stevedore, Anchorage Division Stevedore, Anchorage Division Stevedore, Anchorage Division Stevedore, Anchorage Division Stevedore, Anchorage Division Tractor Driver, SBITC Tractor Driver, SBITC Checker, SBITC Stevedore, Operations, SCIPSI Stevedore, Operations, SCIPSI Winchman Trainee, SCIPSI Checker, Operation, SCIPSI
Promotions Jessica Ignacio
Promoted to Senior Accounting Assistant, SBITC
Retirements / Resignations Ma. Cristina G. Zulueta Special Project Manager, Office of the GM Nikki Loren L. Alcantara Portfolio Specialist, Global IT Victor C. Paslon Technician, Crane Maintenance Benito B. Arica Stevedore, Anchorage Division Rafael S. Manukay Executive Driver, Global Engineering/HRD Vincint A. Espinola Prime Mover Operator, CY Marine Gliando M. Castillo Prime Mover Operator, CY Marine Anecito Tornea Operations Supervisor, SCIPSI Rene Apellido Utility/Messenger, SCIPSI Bernardo Billocillo, Jr. Assistant Gangboss, SCIPSI
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NARLENE A. SORIANO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Birthdays - October 1 2 3 4
Basilio Belano Jr. Tometeo Bolactia Roderick Campo Allan Beltran Wilver Boquiren Renato Mendez Jr. Rodulfo Yatasa Garry A. Evangelista, BIPI Elsa Austero Alluh Dramayo Jay Morandarte Reynaldo Sison Rodelio Urbiztondo Charlie De Arce, SCIPSI Sandy Alipio Ferdinand Estrella Jommel Nool Maximiano Panganiban Francis Saballegue Phil Sacedon Joseph Vendicacion
Victor Porras, SCIPSI 5 Reynald Carreon Edgardo Cruz Jefry Defante Eugenio Petacte, SCIPSI 6 Erish Basan Zaldy Beltran Edward Bonilla Sandy Lo Ramon Victoria Humber Pudadera, SCIPSI 7 Rosario Balais Jungie Biñan Ludivir Garcia Al-Shwaid Ismael Manny De Jesus Sinay, SBITC Daniel A. Arellano, SCIPSI 8 Nestor Arsenal Ceasar Balasbas Earl Ferrer Arnel Macalaguim Sergio Saldana Nestor Villalón Greg Dael, SCIPSI 9 Flogean Baguio Judy Patron Leonardo Rodriguez Ben Tibe 10 Genciano Bacolod Jr. Danilo Iñigo James Jimenez Jose Oquino Jongie Sayon Carlito Sevilla Jonathan Uyguangco Albert Orilla, SCIPSI Elvin Gonzaga, SCIPSI Rolando M. Miguel, SBITC
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11 Ramil Albos Marcial Casas Michael Lopez Patrick Edward Pingul Mario Rivera Gareth Scott Rubencio Colomida, SCIPSI 12 Leonardo Divina Danny Garcia Rita Jimenez Johnny Ompaling George Payas Jr. 13 June Carlo Carasco Jonathan Cedro Nathan Clarke Raffy Lauron Danilo Romblon Michael Villarin Mark Sherwin Altes, BIPI Nelson R. Bernardo, SCIPSI 14 Fortunato Centeno
20 Tito Abayabay Oscar Belano Magdaleno Basaya Jr., SCIPSI Rosendo Rebaton, SCIPSI Joseph Penaranda, SCIPSI 21 Mel Beltran Joseph Masiglat Fausto Montila, SCIPSI 22 Rhanel Fallorina Manuel Maribojoc Windel Torillas Rodel E. Edejer, SBITC John Brendan E. Balacuit, SBITC 23 Lary Cadigal Marlon Natividad Jerico Pablo Mark Moises Sanchez Wilfredo Dolojo, SCIPSI Eddie G. Caranto, SCIPSI 24 Rafael Durian Ricky Lisondra
Abner Dela Cruz Ronnel Javier Edgardo Rodriguez Jr. Michael Hernaez, SCIPSI Eric Caringal, BIPI 15 Tereso Alto Jeremiah Beltran Ricky Bentor Victor Ero Olimpio Lacyan Jr. Chard-Arron Morales Maximo Villabeto, SCIPSI Charlito Dela Cruz, SCIPSI Rey Tantiado, SCIPSI Eleazar T. Guion, SBITC Archie M. Rosary, SBITC 16 Florentino De Guzman Argel Palero Virgilio Palero Florentino Ralloma Danilo Batelante, SCIPSI John M. Luna, SCIPSI 17 Nicanor Cabingas Charnel Hipa Hernan Isurda Roderick Palafox Benifredo Parreño Divina Robel Steve Templonuevo 18 Prospero Aguirre Jr. Marcial Daep Jayson Guerrero Rodrigo Unabia Jonas Conti, BIPI Olga U. Lledo, SBITC Romer M. Ejida, SBITC 19 Michael Barizo Teresa Vega
Samuel Ustarez Felix Panes, SCIPSI 25 Albert Guanzon Ramon Solis Jr. Addie Baderzal, SCIPSI Luneta Ramil, BIPI 26 Digno Belano Ramil Cortez Ronald Pineda Christian Lorenz Tan James Michael Ortiz Ernesto Victoria Jr. Turino Gabison, SCIPSI Rodelito Rebalde, SCIPSI Luisito G. Lorenzo, SCIPSI 27 Simonette Buenaventura Anthony Castillo Edgardo Sajonia Dionesio Robles Jr., SCIPSI Joselito Calaus, SCIPSI 28 Umar Ibardolaza Arnel Saulog Edgar Mondragon, SCIPSI 29 Glenn Aguilar Jr. Julius Cruz 30 Michael Rainier Alcazar Regie Mariano Alberto Sabe Jr. Carmela N. Rodriguez, LGICT Ronce Panizales, SCIPSI Marnelle Morales, SCIPSI Jeffrey J. Muli, SCIPSI 31 Ferdie Francisco Michael Angelo Gonzales Renato Mamaril Art Tabuena Rodolfo Titoy
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