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The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila is introducing new measures at two designated examination areas, including a zero backlog policy
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Examination hours will be extended to ensure all containers and trucks in queue are accommodated
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The policies will be implemented at the DEA in Gate 3 and Delgado
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The DEA in Delgado will also start handling dry containers when there are no reefer containers scheduled, but reefer containers will remain a priority
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Port operator Asian Terminals said these adjustments pave the way for faster trade transactions, especially during the holiday peak season
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Port of Manila is introducing new measures at two designated examination areas (DEA), including a zero backlog policy, to improve operational efficiency at the country’s biggest and busiest port.
To ensure all containers and trucks in queue are accommodated, examination hours will be extended, BOC-Port of Manila said in an announcement.
The policies will be implemented at the DEA in Gate 3 and Delgado.
The DEA in Delgado will also start handling dry containers when there are no reefer containers scheduled, but reefer containers will remain a priority.
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BOC-Port of Manila said in its announcement that the adjustments were decided upon following a coordination meeting convened by district collector Alexander Gerard Alviar with representatives of port operator Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI).
“We thank the office of the Port of Manila collector and his staff for these timely measures which would redound to faster trade transactions through Manila South Harbor especially during this Holiday peak season,” ATI assistant vice president for strategic communications & public affairs Dominador Antonio Bustamante told PortCalls.
“As partners in trade facilitation, we welcome these developments resulting from our constant collaboration and coordination with the port authorities and stakeholders,” he said.
The BOC-Port of Manila, for its part, said it values the feedback and partnership “as we work to enhance operational efficiency.”
ATI operates the Manila South Harbor, which has an annual terminal capacity of two million twenty-foot equivalent units.
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