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FAST Logistics Group is establishing the first Logistics Support Kiosk in Aritao in Nueva Vizcaya
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The kiosk will serve as a drop-off and consolidation point for MSMEs’ products from Aritao and surrounding areas
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The initiative aims to help farmers and local enterprises improve their market access
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It seeks to ease transport bottlenecks and help agricultural producers and micro, small, and medium enterprises reach bigger markets by providing a full suite of logistics solutions
FAST Logistics Group is establishing the first Logistics Support Kiosk in Aritao in Nueva Vizcaya to help farmers and local enterprises improve their market access and boost their income.
The initiative aims to ease transport bottlenecks and help agricultural producers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) reach bigger markets by providing a full suite of logistics solutions — including transport, warehousing, cross-docking, last-mile delivery — along with direct linkages to institutional buyers in urban centers, FAST said in a statement.
The establishment of the logistics support kiosk was formalized through the signing of a memorandum of partnership agreement (MOPA) on June 27 by FAST chief executive officer for logistics Manuel Onrejas, Jr., Aritao municipal mayor Remelina Peros-Galam, and Department of Trade and Industry-Nueva Vizcaya provincial director Ramil Garcia.
Located at OTOP (One Town, One Product) Store Aritao, the kiosk will serve as a drop-off and consolidation point for MSMEs’ products from Aritao and surrounding areas. From there, FAST will transport the products to major markets like Metro Manila, providing small businesses with a reliable, cost-effective way to reach more customers.
Nueva Vizcaya, recognized as the Ginger Capital of the Philippines and Citrus Capital of Luzon, is a major source of rice, vegetables, fruits, and other agricultural products.
A significant portion of the province’s produce goes to Metro Manila and Calabarzon, but many farmers struggle with logistics barriers that reduce their profitability and lead to food wastage.
“We want farmers to succeed, and we believe logistics plays a crucial role in that,” Onrejas said.
“Logistics should be an enabler, not a barrier, so we are making it easier for fresh produce to reach institutional buyers and larger markets,” he added.
FAST is also exploring ways to support the Aritao Cold Storage Facility and the Aritao Agricultural Trading Post to improve post-harvest handling, reduce spoilage, and ensure that agricultural products from Nueva Vizcaya reach consumers in optimal condition.
Onrejas also expressed willingness to support Nueva Vizcaya by providing logistics training and employment opportunities for locals.
“We will continue to work with our partners to help build a more resilient food supply chain,” Onrejas said.
“When farmers succeed, the economy grows, and families eat better. That is a mission we will never walk away from,” he added.
Onrejas said the operationalization of FAST’s Logistics Support Kiosk in Aritao, the first of its kind in Cagayan Valley, also seeks to empower MSMEs — many of whom produce processed food products and handicrafts.
“Our partnership with FAST Logistics opens new opportunities for MSMEs in Aritao and nearby towns to grow and reach bigger markets,” Peros-Galam said, describing the project as a vital boost for local enterprises.
There are about 3,000 MSMEs in Nueva Vizcaya currently assisted by the DTI.
“We are continuously looking for ways to help MSMEs expand their reach and competitiveness,” DTI”s Garcia said.
“Strong partnerships with private sector leaders like FAST are essential to helping our entrepreneurs grow and thrive beyond the province,” he added.
