Cargo moved faster through Cebu’s ports while collections climbed past targets, as the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu drew a wave of recognition from trucking groups, exporters, logistics firms, and industry associations citing improved efficiency and smoother trade flow.
The Visayas Unified Truckers Association (VUTAI) led the acknowledgments on April 17, awarding District Collector Alexandra Yap-Lumontad a plaque of appreciation for what it described as faster container release that helped reduce delays in trucking operations across the Visayas.
The group pointed to improved coordination at the port that allowed goods to reach their destinations more quickly.
OPASCOR, a workers’ owned cargo handling company at the Cebu International Port, issued a separate commendation on April 14.
It cited stronger operational performance under the port’s leadership, including improved cargo processing and more efficient trade facilitation that supported port users and logistics operators.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Cebu Chapter (PCCBI–Cebu Chapter) also recognized the port’s performance, citing its March 2026 collection of P4.34 billion, which exceeded its P4.32 billion target by P21.19 million or 0.49 percent.
The group also noted that first-quarter collections reached P12.35 billion, surpassing the P11.97 billion target by P387.18 million or 3.23 percent.
The chamber said the sustained performance reflected not only revenue gains but also improved customs processes that helped maintain the flow of legitimate trade.
Logistics firm FLS Group Philippines, Inc. reported reduced delays in cargo clearance at both seaport and airport channels following recent process adjustments.
The company said shipments now move more predictably, particularly for complex and high-volume cargo operations.
Cebu Mitsumi, Inc., a major electronics manufacturer in Danao City, cited more consistent customs processing that supported its import and export requirements.
The company said improved coordination helped stabilize production timelines tied to international shipments.
A.D. Gothong Manufacturing Corporation also reported smoother cargo movement, saying the changes in customs operations supported the steady flow of raw materials and finished goods needed for its manufacturing activities.
Members of the Customs Industry Consultative and Advisory Council (CICAC) Cebu Chapter signed a manifesto of support on April 17, citing stronger transparency, efficiency, and collaboration between the bureau and private stakeholders.
The group said these improvements strengthened trust and cooperation in daily port operations.
FLS Group, Cebu Mitsumi, A.D. Gothong, OPASCOR, PCCBI, and VUTAI all pointed to the same operational shift: faster processing, fewer delays, and improved predictability in cargo movement across Cebu’s trade gateways.
The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu operates under Commissioner Ariel F. Nepomuceno and has posted consecutive months of target-beating performance since late 2025.
Port data showed that in March 2026, collections reached P4.34 billion against a target of P4.32 billion, continuing a streak of gains driven by enforcement, process improvements, and tighter coordination with stakeholders.
First-quarter collections reached P12.35 billion versus a P11.97 billion target, reflecting sustained growth in revenue performance alongside trade facilitation improvements.
Officials attributed the results to streamlined procedures, strengthened enforcement, and closer engagement with logistics stakeholders, which collectively reduced bottlenecks and supported both revenue collection and cargo movement across Cebu’s trade network.
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