CPS to speed up containerized trade between China and Cebu

CEBU, Philippines – Cebu trade will get a shot in the arm with the maiden call of the China Philippines Service (CPS) of Pacific International Lines (PIL) on November 19, 2010 at the Cebu International Port.

Through its Cebu sub-agent Mercury Steamship Agencies, Inc. and general Philippine agent TMS Ship Agencies, Inc., CPS bridges the containerized trade between China and Cebu weekly every Friday using three vessels arriving at 1500 hours and departs Cebu Saturday.

Containerized imports from Chinese ports in Nansha and Shekou will be directly brought into province of Cebu thus allowing trade facility between the two nations. Produce such as fruits, wheat, grains, and other China manufactured goods from the Mainland which has a substantial demand locally will surely be absorbed by the market and ready for consumption.

The service will likewise hasten movement of containerized trade out of Cebu to various ports in Asia, Europe, Middle East, South America, Australia and New Zealand, Africa, and US West Coast via Singapore. Cebu exports goods such as dried mangoes, furniture, fashion accessories, and MEPZA goods will find its way to its target markets worldwide with the new trade lane facility.

Exporters, importers, manufacturers, and forwarders can look forward to this service and take advantage of this first ever China-Cebu transport which Cebuanos have not experienced in a long while. (FREEMAN)