Spurring the growth of transport, logistics industry

By Charles E. Buban Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21,2019
Spurring the growth of transport, logistics industry

READY for the biggest gathering of transport and logistics industry players: (from left) Millan Valdepenas Posadas, Marketing Manager, SHELL Fleet Solutions; Atty. Don Manebo, spokeperson, Haulers and Truckers in the Watersouth spokesperson; Vicente Balao, secretary, National Federation of Transport Congress; Vicente Mills, chairman, Hino Motors Philippines Corp. and Nerza Del Rosario, Country Manager, AMB Tarsus Philippines.

Transport and logistics industries may both be regarded as major backbones of the country’s economy. Today, virtually everyone and every business—from your neighborhood sari-sari store to the largest retail chains—needs transport and logistics in a direct or an indirect manner.

“What many people don’t realize is that if transport and logistics were to disappear, the entire economy would screech to a halt rather quickly. In fact, these industries play significant roles in the current administrations’ ‘Build, Build, Build’ program from the commercial vehicles that transport materials, goods and services to the ongoing program to drastically modernize the country’s public transport system,’’ says Nerza del Rosario, Country Manager of AMB Tarsus Philippines that organizes the biggest gathering of transport and logistics industry every year.

The only event that brings together all the stakeholders in the transport and logistics industry, this year’s event will happen from July 24 to 26 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Four allied shows will be occupying more than 9,000 sq.m of exhibition space with more than 300 exhibitors expected to participate. Over 10,000 buyers and visitors on the C-level and top management categories will be gracing the event.

The following shows are slated:

PhilAuto Show—This is considered the best platform for the automotive aftermarket industry players to show and source for new supplies and check out the latest trends and innovations. This business-to-business trade show attracts local and international exhibitors. It features the latest auto parts, accessories and service and repair equipment, as well as supplies.

PhilBus Truck Expo—This show brings in the truck manufacturers to showcase their latest commercial vehicles. With the administration’s campaign to modernize public and commercial transportation, this expo may be regarded as a significant event to realize a better public transportation standards for all Filipinos. Expect the country’s biggest names in bus and truck industry to be here: Hino, Isuzu, Foton, Sinotruck, Kia, Shell and Caltex. “It is also our honor that this event is being graced by a number of the country’s influential organizations like the National Federation of Transport Cooperative, Confederation of Truckers Associations of the Philippines, Nagkakaisang Samahan ng Nangangasiwa ng Panlalawigang Bus ng Pilipinas (formerly PBOAP), Haulers and Truckers Associations in the Watersouth (HATAW), Inland Haulers & Truckers Association (INHTA), Aduana Business Club Inc. (ABCI), Alliance of the Philippines Custom Brokers and Trucking Associations. The expo will also host pocket events like Truckers Forum, Bus Summit, and the Transport Cooperative National Congress,” adds Del Rosario.

Coldchain Expo—This two-year old show welcomes a new roster of local and international exhibitors in the Cold Chain industry this year including: Reefer Containers, Refrigerated Trucks, Insulations, RFID Technology, Solar Panels, Cold Storage and Warehousing, Solar & Alternative Energy Sources, Packaging and the likes. ColdChain Expo is again hosting the the Cold Chain Academy which covers topics from Cold Chain Automation and Maintenance to food service distribution, efficient solutions for warehouse and many more.

Construction, Machinery & Exhibition Expo—A new show in partnership with China National Machinery and Equipment Import and Export Corp., AMB Tarsus Events Group, and China Engineering and Technology Expo, this event aims to strengthen the China-Philippine relationship.

Construction, Machinery and Exhibition is co-located with The China-Philippines Infrastructure, Investment and Construction Forum that is set to feature a panel representing the leaders of top construction companies of both countries sharing key ideas for cooperation.

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