The Integrated Port of Batangas, operated by listed trade enabler Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI), ushered in a new sustainability milestone as it welcomed the first LNG-powered pure car & truck carrier (PCTC) vessel to its shores, advancing its role in the decarbonization initiatives of the international marine transport sector.
In ceremonies on May 28, 2025, Trans Harmony Green, a liquified natural gas dual-fuel PCTC of transport giant Toyofuji Shipping Co. Ltd., made its maiden call to Batangas Port, a historic first for CALABARZON’s international gateway port.
Trans Harmony Green measures 195 meters in length, 30.6 meters wide and has approximately 49,500 in gross tonnage. The vessel covers the Japan-Southeast Asia-Philippines service corridor mainly carrying Toyota vehicles with a transport capacity of 3,000 passenger cars per sailing.
The ship’s main engine and main generator engine are high-performance dual-fuel engines each accommodating LNG or diesel fuel. Together, these engines achieve over a 25 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to fuel oil-powered ships of the same hull design and also cut SOₓ (sulfur oxides) emissions to near zero, significantly reducing the vessel’s environmental footprint.
As a leading ports and terminal operator in the Philippines, ATI is in the forefront of carbon reduction efforts in the sector. In recent years, it made significant strides in greening its operations, converting yard lighting fixtures to LED, installing solar panels across its facilities, upgrading to automated gate systems, introducing innovative cargo connectivity solutions, and investing in soon-to-be-delivered electric-powered landside cargo handling equipment for faster, safer, and smarter trade facilitation.
Moreover, Batangas Port completely runs on renewable energy sourced from green energy producers, making it a pioneer in the industry.
