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Logistics players have thrown support to the fifth Mindanao Shipping Conference and Exhibit scheduled on September 6 at the dusitD2 Davao ballroom
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At least 200 decision makers from Davao and other parts of Mindanao are expected to attend the event themed “Navigating Global Trade: Path to Sustainable Logistics”
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Stakeholders not only from the logistics industry but also from allied sectors such as telecommunications, insurance and manufacturing are in support of the conference
Logistics players have thrown support to the fifth Mindanao Shipping Conference and Exhibit to be held on September 6 at the dusitD2 Davao ballroom.
Organized by PortCalls and themed “Navigating Global Trade: Path to Sustainable Logistics”, the elite conference and exhibit will bring together government and private sector experts in a whole-day, wide-ranging discussion of trade opportunities and infrastructure updates in Mindanao, customs compliance updates, and trade facilitation initiatives in line with the Ease of Doing Business Act.
At least 200 decision makers in the manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, and allied services are expected to attend. Delegates will come from Manila, Davao and other areas in Mindanao.
Confirmed conference speakers are:
- National Economic and Development Authority Region 11 OIC-Assistant Regional Director, Mr. Rosendo Aya-Ay (Davao Region Economic and Trade Prospects / Davao Regional Development Plan Updates)
- Philippine Ports Authority Port Management Office (PMO)-Davao Manager, Ms. Analee G. Aguila (PPA: Bolstering Maritime Infrastructure and Economic Growth in Mindanao)
- Bureau of Customs-Port of Davao Customs Operations Officer III/Acting Appraiser Head-PCO, Mr. Jalaine M. Indol (Innovations at BOC-Port of Davao)
- Davao International Container Terminal Manager for Business Development, Mr. Lemuel Calatrava (DICT: Boosting Competitiveness of Mindanao Container Logistics)
- Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vice President for Industry, Ms. Jennifer Ellen D. Dumlao (Private Sector Logistics Challenges)
- SGV & Co. (EY Philippines) Partner/Principal (Tax/Customs), Atty. Alden Labaguis (Latest Updates on VAT, Ease of Payment of Taxes or EOPT Law)
- SGV & Co. (EY Philippines) Partner, Atty. Auresana B. Ines (Latest Tax Updates)
- Philippine GBCB Management Corp Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Christlamb Reae Vicente (Supporting Trade Facilitation and Supply Chain Efficiency)
Mindanao Development Authority Secretary Leo Tereso Magno was also invited as a keynote speaker.
“As with previous years, the Mindanao Shipping Conference and Exhibit 2024 has been made possible with support from stakeholders not only from the logistics industry but also from allied sectors such as telecommunications, insurance and manufacturing,” said PortCalls publisher and editor-in-chief Liza Almonte.
Fifteen stakeholders are supporting the conference and exhibit this year:
Silver Sponsors – Globalport Terminals Inc. and Philippine GBCB Management Corp.
Bronze Sponsors – 2GO, Glacier Megafridge Inc./AC Logistics Holdings Corp., and Moverpacific Logistics
Exhibitors – AGX Logistics, Airspeed, Cebu Pacific Air Cargo, Converge FiberX, FWD Life Philippines, Journeytech Inc., KargaX, and Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. – PSACC
Conference partners are Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association Inc., the national association of freight forwarders, and Universal Robina Corporation.
Last few slots are remaining. To register, go to https://bit.ly/portcallsmsc2024
