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The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc. inducted its new officers and board for 2024 to 2026
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The officers took their oath on August 29 before Trade undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco
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The board has planned for activities designed to enrich members’ professional development and strengthen the association’s influence, both locally and internationally
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PMTLAI is working with the BOC to review Customs Administrative Order 15-2020, or the ruling on the advance manifest procedures and penalties
The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc. (PMTLAI) has inducted its new officers and board for 2024 to 2026, led by Erich Lingad as president.
Lingad is also president of Move It Multimodal Transport & Logistics, Inc.
The officers and board took their oath on August 29 before Trade undersecretary Mary Jean Pacheco. The officers were elected to the board during the association’s annual membership meeting on April 4. Apart from Lingad, the other officers are the following:
- Marilyn Alberto (Kintetsu World Express [Phils.] Inc.) – vice president for airfreight
- Ma. Emperatriz Regis (Airspeed International Corp.) – vice president for seafreight
- Bienvenido Anunciacion (Sea Jet International Forwarders, Inc.) – vice president for land
- Irene Manguiat (Transmodal International Inc.) – vice president for government relations
- Ma. Victoria Geniza (Freight Connection Phils. Inc.) – treasurer
- Vincente Gregorio Sebastian (Hankyu Hanshin Express Phils. Inc.) – auditor
- Josefina Yap (Philippine Genesis Freight Unlimited Inc.) – corporate secretary
- Doris Torres (STAMM International, Inc.) – executive director and chairperson for training and education
Committee chairpersons include Marissa Galbis (Transpacific Int’l Consolidator Inc.) for membership; Aldric Benjamin De Leon (Pac-Atlantic Lines [Phils.], Inc.) for sports and fellowship; Mark Angelo Colona (Eagle Express Lines, Inc.) for information technology; and Daisy Sotelo (Triple V Worldwide Logistics Inc.) for ways and means.
Atty. Brenn Doctor remains legal adviser of the association.
In a speech during the event, Lingad noted the new board has five past presidents of PMTLAI and its predecessor organizations, bringing with them “the lessons learned from our past but also a vision for the future.”
He said: “We are committed to advancing our advocacy, enhancing our services, and strengthening our partnerships, ensuring that our organization continues to grow and thrive in the face of new challenges and opportunities.”
Lingad said the new board has been planning a variety of activities designed to enrich members’ professional development and strengthen the association’s influence, both locally and internationally.
Aside from regular training programs, the new board is working on key initiatives for the association.
In line with the association’s commitment to sustainability, Lingad said there are activities aimed at promoting greener and more efficient logistics practices.
PMTLAI is also working together with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and SGV to “engage in meaningful discussions on key issues and updates that directly impact our industry.”
Lingad said these consultative meetings “will provide an invaluable opportunity to ensure our voices are heard and our concerns addressed.”
In September, it will be PMTLAI’s turn to co-host that month’s meeting of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Customs Industry Consultative Council (CICAC), a consultative body with industry groups to enlist their support and active participation in advancing the reform agenda of the bureau.
For next year, PMTLAI will host the event of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations. Lingad said the event will highlight PMTLAI’s role as a key player in the regional logistic landscape, fostering stronger ties and partnerships with ASEAN counterparts.
Also next year, PMTLAI, in cooperation with the International Air Transport Association, will again hold the Air Cargo Day, an event that will focus on the latest trends and innovations in the air cargo sector while ensuring the association’s members remain at the forefront of industry developments.
On the regulatory front, Lingad said PMTLAI is working with the BOC to review Customs Administrative Order (CAO) 15-2020 (supervision and control over vessels and aircrafts), particularly on the advance manifest procedures and penalties.
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Lingad said the review is crucial as “these regulations significantly impact our business operations.”
In addition, PMTLAI has coordinated with value-added service providers “to enhance their procedures, specifically to include the encoding of the registry number of vessels and aircraft on our behalf.”
He said: “This improvement will spare our members from having to wait until early hours in the morning for this critical information.”
Furthermore, PMTLAI will be working closely with the Association of International Shipping Lines and concerned government agencies on the issue of import shipping line charges.
“This has significant impact on our liquidity. Our goal is to find a balanced solution that not only supports small and medium enterprises and importers, but also ensures that the shipping lines continue to thrive. They are still our partners but we have to control the exorbitant charges,” Lingad said.
“By fostering a healthy and competitive environment, we aim to sustain the growth and success of our entire industry on the international stage,” the new PMTLAI president added. – Roumina Pablo
