PHILEXPORT lauds gov’t actions to help decongest Manila ports

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) welcomed actions taken by government agencies to decongest Manila ports, while also calling for continued collaboration with the private sector to pursue long term reforms to address recurring congration and improve logistics efficiency.

PHILEXPORT president Sergio Ortiz-Luis Jr. in a statement thanked Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos, the Bureau of Customs (BOC), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and other agencies for “their prompt engagement with the private sector and their commitment to implement practical solutions.”

During a meeting convened by Abalos, PHILEXPORT said stakeholders committed to moving 1,000 aging containers out of Manila ports within two weeks, in addition to regular daily container movements.

Other measures also include repositioning empty containers to Subic and Batangas for collection by sweeper vessels, helping free up space in Manila’s port and container facilities.

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