To promote the competitive advantages of using
the Batangas International Port for cargoes (inbound/outbound), the Department
of Trade and Industry Region 4-A, in cooperation with the Asian Terminals, Inc.
and the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)- Batangas, conducted “The Batangas
Port Forum” for the benefit of industry stakeholders and potential users,
presenting updates and developments on the Batangas Container Terminal (BCT) on
August 15, 2019 in Batangas City, Batangas.
“We, in the DTI, would like our manufacturers
and exporters here in CALABARZON to further grow and develop by being efficient
and cost effective in their logistics and transportation cost in bringing their
goods to their intended market. Likewise, we would like Batangas Port to be
fully utilized and efficient, not just as a transshipment hub but also as a
port that can directly ship cargoes to international destinations at the least
possible time,” said DTI CALABARZON Director Marilou Q. Toledo.
The forum tackled issues that hinder
industries, exporters, importers, and other stakeholders from utilizing the
port fully, including the big possibility to have a direct shipment from
Batangas Port to Japan once the volume requirement is met, shortening the
transit time. Subsequently, a windshield tour around Batangas port was
provided.
In the presentation of ATI Marketing Manager
Jel M. Yulo on updates and development of the Batangas Port, she enumerated the
advantages to Southern Luzon exporters and manufacturers of using the Batangas
Port: improved cash flow; maximized free time of shipping lines; lesser storage
cost versus port charges; lesser trucking cost; and shorter delivery call-in
lead time. Some of the recent developments in the port are the ongoing civil works
on crane rails, berth connectivity, yard rehabilitation, and expanded container
yard.
Moreover, ATI released its first mobile
application named Mobile Port or MPort—designed in its first stage to bring
information on Client’s transaction by giving data as it happens when it
happens.
“The presence of everyone in the government and
private sector is a clear manifestation of their great commitment towards the
economic prosperity of our country, particularly in response to the increasing
business opportunity in the CALABARZON region,” said PPA Batangas Acting
Manager Ambrocio O. Ilao.
“Rest assured that the PPA will support and
serve in this growing business opportunity by providing port facilities and
services of global standard,” added Ilao.
Around 100 participants from shipping lines
such as Sealand Maersk, CMA-CGM, Evergreen Shipping, COSCO Shipping, and Wan
Hai Lines, ecozone associations from the electronics, automotive, and metals
sectors, manufacturers from coco-based and food sector, and government agencies
like the Bureau of Customs and the National Economic Development Authority
attended the forum.
The event was an offshoot of the Roundtable
Discussion (RTD) on Batangas Port Issues held last June 28, 2019 in Calamba
City, Laguna attended by representatives from the DTI 4-A, DTI Batangas, ATI, PPA,
Export Marketing Bureau, Board of Investments, Bureau of Import Services,
Export Development Council, Regional Development Council- Sectoral Committee on
Infrastructure Development, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Light Industry
& Science Park II and III, and logistics and shipping companies.
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