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The Department of Trade and Industry-Supply Chain and Logistics Group and FedEx Express Philippines recently signed an MOU to provide logistics support for micro, small, and medium enterprises through the Supply Chain and Logistics Center
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Through the MOU, FedEx will provide white glove services, discounted rates, technical resources and expertise to enhance logistical efficiency and accessibility
The Department of Trade and Industry-Supply Chain and Logistics Group (DTI-SCLG) and FedEx Express Philippines recently signed a memorandum of understanding to provide logistics support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through the Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC).
Through the MOU signed on September 16, FedEx will provide white glove services, discounted rates, technical resources and expertise to enhance logistical efficiency and accessibility, while DTI-SCLG ensures coordination and an enabling environment that will directly benefit MSMEs and exporters.
The partnership builds on the commitments made during the launch of DTI’s SCLC last June where 18 supply chain and logistics partners, including FedEx, pledged to provide preferential services, share expertise, and contribute resources to create a more inclusive and resilient logistics ecosystem through the SCLC, DTI said in a statement.
The SCLC, which currently has a hotline and online portal, also act as a nationwide support system to address logistics concerns and connect MSMEs, as well as importers, exporters, and consumers, to appropriate service providers, potentially reducing transaction cost and enhancing market access.
To underscore its commitment, FedEx rolled out an exclusive discount for MSMEs which avail of their services through the SCLC.
This preferential rate demonstrates FedEx’s dedication to supporting smaller enterprises, enabling them to lower costs, improve market access, and participate more competitively in global trade, DTI-SCLG said in a statement.
“This MOU is not merely a document, it is a manifestation of our shared responsibility to bolster our MSMEs, strengthen logistics competitiveness, and further commit to building a stronger and more forward-thinking Philippine economy,” DTI undersecretary for SCLG Mary Jean Pacheco said.
Aside from FedEx, the other “founding partners” that signed a pledge of support to the SCLC were 2GO Group, Inc.; Airspeed, Cebu Pacific Cargo, DHL Express Philippines, F2 Logistics, Fast Logistics, Flash Express, Grab, Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal, Lalamove, LBC Express, Maersk, Philippine Airlines Cargo, Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc.; San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corp., Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines, and YelloX Supply Chain Solutions.
Pacheco earlier said they are open to onboard more service providers as partners. Moving forward, there are plans to include a freight calculator in the portal and create a booking platform, as well as the establishment of a physical SCLC office.
