In the second installment of the Business Conference Logistics Series organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), in partnership with All Transport Network (ATN), last July 24, 2020, stakeholders from importers & exporters, international freight forwarders, representatives from port terminals and shipping line associations, and the Bureau of Customs informed and discussed with our participants on market and policy updates.

Some highlights include:

• transition to online platforms (customs clearance, bookings, payments)

• high costs of domestic shipping

• port and infrastructure updates

• innovations and/or business model adjustments due to the pandemic

This online conference had 118 participants, 96 of which stayed online from beginning to end – from Agriculture, Pharmaceutical and Healthcare, ICT, Logistics, and other business sectors.

Following this success, the ECCP and ATN are continuing this necessary dialogue on 10 Feb 2021 at 9:00AM-12:00NN. Apart from the usual updates, this conference will be focused on tools, initiatives and policies of stakeholders intended to improve international and local trade.

Indicative Program

9:00 AM to 9:05 AM

Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Speakers

Mr. Florian Gottein

ECCP Executive Director

9:05 AM to 9:15 AM

Summary of the previous webinar (July 2020)

Mr. Antonio Peralta

ECCP SMBC Chairman

9:15AM to 9:30AM

Presentation on Time Release Study of Bureau of Customs and Custom Updates

Atty. Erastus Sandino B. Austria

District Collector, Bureau of Customs – Port of Davao

9:30AM to 9:45AM

Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)

Atty. Allan B. Gepty

Assistant Secretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy

Department of Trade and Industry

9:45AM to 10:00AM

MARINA – Administrative Order

Mr. VADM Robert Empedrad AFP (RET)

Administrator

Marine Industry Authority (MARINA)

10:00AM-10:01AM

Young Professionals Committee (YPC): feature – young entrepreneur

10:01AM-10:05AM

Introduction of Moderator

Mr. Antonio Peralta

ECCP SMBC Chairman

Introduction of Conference

Ms. Penny Estrada, All Transport Network / ECCP YPC Chairwoman

10:05AM to 10:35 AM

Panel Discussion (Q&A Format)

Government Policies and Initiatives

Atty. Erastus Sandino B. Austria

District Collector, Bureau of Customs – Port of Davao

Atty. Allan B. Gepty

Assistant Secretary for Industry Development and Trade Policy

Department of Trade and Industry

Mr. Justin Tolentino

Commercial Director

ICTSI

10:35AM to 11:05 AM

Shipping Lines – Domestic

Ms. Chase Cokaliong (tentative)

Cokaliong Shipping Lines

Iris Logistics (Royal Cargo)

MARINA

11:05 AM to 11:35 PM

Shipping Lines - International

Mr. Yeya Berjaoui

General Manager

CMA CGM Philippines

Mr. Klaus Nielsen

Managing Director

SeaLand

Ms. Rosslyn Bello

Evergreen Shipping Agency Philippines Corporation

11:35 AM to 12:00 PM

Open Forum

Moderator: Ms. Penny Estrada, All Transport Network / ECCP YPC Chairwoman

12:00 NN to 12:05 PM

Closing Remarks and Announcement

Mr. Antonio Peralta