"The volume of containerized bananas transshipped to Manila for final foreign destination has been decreasing for the last three years since more ships are now loading cargoes in Sasa Wharf direct to foreign markets. The loss in the domestic front is a gain in the foreign TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units)," a statement issued by PPA said.
Prior to the activation of direct routes of shipping lines in Davao, like Southship, Jardine, RCL, and Marianas apart from the existing APL and Maersk, total domestic transit volume for 2004 to 2006 has been well within the 100,000 metric ton mark.
PPA District Office-Southern Mindanao Manager Abdussabor Sawadjaan said the updates keep them on their toes in terms of infrastructure responsiveness as well as keeping their clients satisfied with the quality of their services. (CPM/With PR)
