Aboitiz Construction, the engineering and construction arm of the Aboitiz Group, has completed a new berth for Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) Bulk Terminal Inc. (DBTI), increasing the port’s capacity to handle cement and other bulk cargo in Mindanao. The new berth in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, can accommodate vessels with a deadweight tonnage of up to 60,000 and will feature a material handling system. With the expansion, DICT now operates 930 meters of berth length, strengthening its role as Mindanao’s premier agro-industrial gateway. DBTI President Ricardo Floirendo Lagdameo said the new berth is a sign of progress in the region and will allow for efficient and cost-effective trade of goods, ultimately benefiting the people of the Davao Region. A total of 105 workers, mostly locally hired, were engaged during the construction phase, highlighting Aboitiz Construction’s commitment to job generation in host communities. Aboitiz Construction Director, President, and Chairman Anton Perdices noted that the company’s continuing partnership with DICT has allowed it to showcase its engineering and construction expertise in delivering quality infrastructure that supports the region’s growth. Aboitiz Construction has been DICT’s long-time partner, completing its first three berths in earlier years and the fourth berth in 2021, with these projects designed to reduce vessel turnaround time and facilitate the faster movement of agro-industrial products, reinforcing Mindanao’s position as a logistics hub and driver of economic growth.
