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Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque on January 21 met with A.P. Moller-Maersk Chair Robert Maersk Uggla to explore investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration in logistics and sustainability
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In the meeting, Maersk reaffirmed its “deep commitment to the Philippines, citing it as a key market for import and export and a vital source of global talent,” DTI said
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Last October, Maersk officially opened its P4.8-billion distribution center in Calamba, Laguna led by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque met with A.P. Moller-Maersk Chair Robert Maersk Uggla to explore investment opportunities and strengthen collaboration in logistics and sustainability.
In the January 21 meeting at the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Maersk reaffirmed its “deep commitment to the Philippines, citing it as a key market for import and export and a vital source of global talent,” DTI said in a statement.
“With Maersk’s expansion of fulfillment centers and marine infrastructure, the Philippines stands ready to support their growth with world-class talent and strategic incentives,” said Roque.
She highlighted key investment incentives available to Maersk through the CREATE MORE Act, including tax breaks, customs duty exemptions, and access to strategic logistics hubs that align with the company’s sustainability goals.
The meeting also covered potential public-private partnerships in port development to enhance trade efficiency and economic growth, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao.
Last October, Maersk officially opened its P4.8-billion distribution center in Calamba, Laguna led by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
The 100,000-square meter Maersk Optimus Distribution Center features a more than 70,000-pallet storage capacity with state-of-the-art distribution center technologies such as pallet shuttles, automated sortation, put-to-light, yard management systems, and track-and-trace capabilities.
Uggla was also recently in Manila to visit the Maersk office.
(Shipping opportunities and more will be subject of the Visayas Shipping and Conference and Exhibit 2025 on February 27, 2025 at the City Sports Club Cebu. To register go to https://bit.ly/VSC2025.)
