The leading and biggest commercial vehicles, trucks, parts, and logistics solutions show in the Philippines held its much awaited and successful fourth year, showcasing the latest products and technologies in the transport and logistics industry. With over 250 international and local exhibitors, it has grown to be a sought after venue for companies and trade visitors to explore business opportunities and relationships.
Transport and Logistics Philippines 2016 started with an opening ceremony attended by key personalities both from the government and private sectors.
– Usec. Gary De Guzman, Undersecretary of Department of Transportation, led the ribbon-cutting along with (front row, from left to right)
– William Yap, President of Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc.
– Willy Go, President of Philippine Plastics Industry Association Inc.
– Engr. Rostico Morales, President of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
– Ferdinand Raquel Santos, President of the Philippine Parts Maker Association
– Wang Guiqing, Vice President of China Chamber of Commerce for Import/Export of Machinery and Electronic Products
– Angel Ngu, President of Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry Inc.
– George Barcelon, President of Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
– Mario Yap, President of the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines
– Charlie Villasenor, President of Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia
– Commodore George Chua, President of Federation of Philippine Industries. (second row, in no particular order)
– Andrey Berdnikov, Second Secretary of the Russian Embassy to the Philippines
– Engr. Jason Magos, Past President of Philippine Society of Plumbing Engineers
– Jovito Basilio, President of the Association of Carriers and Equipment Lessors
– Mario Yap, President of the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines
– Dorris Torres, President of the Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Associations Inc.
– Edmund Araga, Vice President of the Electronic Vehicle Association of the Philippines
– Alfredo Yatco III, President of the Customs Bonded Warehouse Operators Confederation Inc.
The event saw different kinds of activities that help discuss the industry’s growth, new products, innovative technologies and solutions to the logistics industry:
Port and Logistics Forum – Seasia Philippines hosted a Port and Logistics Forum, attended by almost 100 delegates who eagerly shared insights and discussed the issues in the industry. The forum was led by highly esteemed speakers in the industry: Ramon Atayde, Chairman and CEO, Seasia Logistics Philippines, Inc. and Chairman, Seasia Nectar Port Services Inc.; and Richard David Barclay, CEO, Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.
Scania’s Test and Drive Activity was one of the crowd’s favorite as it lets you test drive their trucks and conquer an obstacle challenge with awesome prizes upon completion of the obstacle.
Of course, the show is never complete without calling the winners of this year’s Transport and Logistics Philippines 2016:
Overall, Transport and Logistics Philippines 2016 was an exceptional venue for suppliers to showcase their brands and for companies to source the latest solutions. The show is seen to be reinforcement for the industry to move towards a global competitiveness and for our local companies to be recognized both here and abroad.
Indeed this show will play an important role especially that the industry is in the midst of growing.
For more information about the event, you may contact the event organizer, Global-Link MP Events International, Inc. at tel no.: (02) 893-7973 or email them at: ino@globallinkmp.com. You may also visit the show website at http://www.globallinkmp.com/transportandlogistics/ and book your space for the Transport and Logistics Philippines 2017.