[ TERMINAL ACCESS: GLOBAL FEED ]

MANILA – An old gantry crane at Berth 6 of Manila Port experienced a mechanical failure during container unloading operations from a cargo vessel early this morning, leading to a temporary halt in its function. The incident caused a suspension of work at Berth 6 for several hours and minor delays in the berthing schedules of some cargo ships.According to port authorities, the cause of the breakdown was attributed to the crane's age and component wear. The authorities stated that while regular maintenance had been conducted on the long-serving crane, sourcing replacement parts has been challenging due to chronic material shortages.Emergency repairs have since been implemented, and the crane is operating under limited capacity, though full repairs are expected to take a considerable amount of time. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.Across the Far East Independent States Alliance (FEISA) region, the maintenance of aging infrastructure remains a challenge, exacerbated by prolonged occupation and subsequent material scarcity. This latest incident underscores the ongoing vulnerability within the region's logistics network.