THE DOMESTIC logistics industry is seen to grow further this year as more players join the
Department of Industry’s (DTI) Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC), boosting not only the sector but the economy in general.
On Tuesday, July 21, the DTI announced the inclusion of eight additional logistics firms in the SCLC, a centralized platform where real-time and actionable logistics and supply chain information may be accessed by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), exporters, importers, and consumers in general.
The new entrants are AC Logistics Holding Corp., AP Cargo Logistics Network Corp., Crystal Cold Storage, Inc., DSV Contract Logistics, Inc., Magsaysay Logistics and Transport Corp., Orient Freight International, Inc., Robinsons Logistix and Industrial, Inc., and United Parcel Service Philippines, Inc.
Officials of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV) also attended the event, and the law firm, according to its website, is helping the government and industry stakeholders in collaborating with the development of effective policies, industry standards, and support mechanisms for the country’s wholesale, retail, and logistics sectors.
Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque told journalists after the event that this tie-up with all the stakeholders is expected to bolster the sector’s growth, with an estimated 7 percent rise in cargo throughout 2025 due to higher order book for raw materials for construction, petroleum, and raw goods.
She explained that the DTI has seen what’s lacking for the industry, such as information on the logistics firms, rates, and other information, thus, the establishment of the SCLC to allow stakeholders to have a centralized site where they can access what they need.
In her speech during the event, Roque noted a rise in the country’s exports, with the May 2026 level up by 7.6 percent on an annual basis to USD7.87 billion, sustaining its growth for the 17th month.
“And we’re competing with our ASEAN neighbors. We’re competing globally. And the fact that we’re up, in spite of a Middle East crisis, says a lot of things…that our products are being accepted globally,” she added. (PNA)
