MICT strengthens alliance with Japanese stakeholders

Nicolette Ong (third from left), MICT commercial head; Jose Carlo Javier (fourth from left), MICT terminal director; and Christian Lozano (fifth from left), MICT chief executive officer at Nippon Express’ Tokyo headquarters.

Officers from the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) recently met with customers and partners in Japan to align goals and discuss ongoing initiatives aimed at further improving operations at the Port of Manila.

The delegation, composed of Christian Lozano, MICT chief executive officer; Jose Carlo Javier, MICT terminal director; and Nicolette Ong, MICT commercial head, presented MICT’s initiatives to enhance customer operations as well as ICTSI’s expansion plans in Batangas.

In Tokyo, the team met with Nippon Express, Yusen Japan, Ocean Network Express Japan, and Yokohama Tires to discuss closer collaboration and opportunities to strengthen supply chain efficiencies across shared operations.

They also met with Nihon Sangyo officials in Hamamatsu, accompanied by Takashi Sato, HRD Group’s logistics manager for the Philippines. The meeting reinforced cooperation and explored future growth opportunities. Nihon Sangyo is a key consignee of the HRD Group and a valued beneficial cargo owner at MICT.

The mission concluded in Nagoya with meetings with Toyota and Brother, major manufacturers and long-standing beneficial cargo owners.

These engagements reaffirm MICT’s commitment to deliver reliable, responsive, and value-driven service to its Japanese partners while supporting their continued growth through strategic collaboration.