International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) on Wednesday launched a reefer express lane service (REL) at its Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) for the faster release of import reefer containers.

In a statement, the Razon-led port operator said the REL is a service enhancement at the MICT, allowing truckers faster access into the terminal.

The new lane also helps in the fast delivery of reefer containers to their end destinations. “We continously look for ways to improve services for our clients. Through the implementation of the reefer express lane, we have been able to address our clients’ specific needs. The opening of the new express lane is part of ICTSI’s commitment to provide clients flexible solutions that adapt to the dynamic market landscape of reefer container handling,” Aurelio Garcia, MICT terminal manager said.

Garcia said trucks with single transactions can take advantage of a dedicated reefer express lane by getting inside the terminal without joining the regular truck queues.

“This service has been launched in time for the holidays to support terminal operations during the peak season,” he said.

Besides faster access into the terminal, the lane helps ease the flow of traffic by spreading out the movement of trucks into the terminal and off the main public roads in the Port of Manila.

For truckers to avail of the REL, the consignee or broker should request for a reefer signage. The signage is a special identification pass to be placed in the truck’s windshield. The special pass comes at no cost to the client.

ICTSI is a leading port management company involved in the operations and development of 22 marine terminals and port projects in 17 countries worldwide.