SCMAP statement on ARTA letter to PPA on new Manila North Harbor berthing policy

The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines welcomes the decision by the Anti-Red Tape Authority to send a request for comment to the Philippine Ports Authority regarding the new berthing guidelines set by Manila North Harbour Port Inc. We hope that this action would lead to the deferment of the implementation of this new policy, which will burden cargo owners – and ultimately, end customers – with additional costs without consulting stakeholders who will be affected by it.

SCMAP Perspective: 30 March 2020

SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, we look at the past two weeks as the Philippine supply chain community grapples with the impact of COVID-19 and the measures done to stop the outbreak across the country.

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