About KTC Container Terminal Corp.

Mindanao’s gateway to domestic and international markets

A port operator for foreign and domestic vessels on the Davao Gulf, handling containers, bulk, and break-bulk cargo at Km 20 Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City.

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The company

Who we are

KTC Container Terminal Corp. is a port operator for foreign and domestic vessels, located along the Davao Gulf at Km 20 Buhisan, Tibungco, Davao City.

The terminal handles containers, bulk, and break-bulk cargo, with ship-to-shore gantries on the berth, mobile harbor cranes, and a rubber-tired gantry yard.

Ship-to-shore gantries working a vessel at the KTC berth
Ship-to-shore gantries working a vessel at the KTC berth

Vision

To be a world-class, fully integrated logistics gateway connecting Mindanao to domestic and international markets.

Recognized for operational excellence, dependable cargo and container handling, excellent customer service, and responsible growth. We aim to build a trusted port organization that creates lasting value for our business partners and a sustainable future for all stakeholders.

Mission

KTC Container Terminal Corporation is committed to

  1. 01

    Operational excellence

    We do the work correctly and consistently through proper planning, timely execution, clear communication, disciplined supervision, and accountability for results.

  2. 02

    Safe and responsible operations

    We place safety at the center of every decision through proper procedures, training, equipment readiness, emergency preparedness, and workplace discipline.

  3. 03

    Reliable customer service

    We provide dependable service and work closely with our customers to understand their needs, support their operations, and keep their supply chains moving.

  4. 04

    Modern infrastructure, equipment, and digital operations

    We continuously develop our infrastructure, equipment, and digital systems to improve efficiency, productivity, and capacity while meeting the evolving needs of our customers and business partners.

  5. 05

    People, partnerships, and sustainable growth

    We develop capable and accountable people and build lasting partnerships through teamwork, open communication, continuous learning, and shared responsibility to create sustainable long-term value.

Two vessels alongside at the KTC berth, mobile harbor cranes discharging
Berth · mobile harbor cranes discharging
Rubber-tired gantries over the container yard
Yard · rubber-tired gantries
The empty container depot across the road
Depot

Port services

What the terminal does

Port services

Stevedoring, arrastre, cranage, container handling, and storage between ship, yard, and truck, for containers, bulk, and break-bulk.

Port ancillary services

Hustling, reefer plug-in, line handling, shifting, and weighing.

Depot services

Container handling, storage, cleaning and washing, and pre-trip inspection for empty containers at the depot.

Rentals

Equipment, open space, and warehouse space for lease at the terminal and yard annex.

Online

Check whether your containers have been X-rayed with your entry number, on the Customer Desk. Filing, tracking and payment stay at Billing & Cashier for now.

Equipment

The fleet

KTC operates a modern, purpose-built fleet for container and general cargo. Quay cranes and mobile harbor cranes with twin-lift spreaders work the berth; rubber-tired gantry cranes stack the yard; reachstackers, sidelifters, forklifts, and a crawler crane handle everything from empties to heavy lifts; prime movers with trailers move boxes between berth, yard, and gate; and reefer plugs keep temperature-controlled cargo powered throughout its stay.

Ship-to-shore gantry cranes working a vessel at the KTC berth
Ship-to-shore gantry cranes Berth
Mobile harbor cranes discharging a container vessel
Mobile harbor cranes Berth
Rubber-tired gantry cranes over the container yard
Rubber-tired gantry cranes Yard
Reachstacker moving a container in the yard
Reachstackers and container handlers Yard

Shipping lines and partners calling at KTC

  • Maersk
  • MCC
  • Evergreen
  • MSC
  • SITC
  • Gothong Southern
  • Union Philcement
  • New Asia Oil