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DTI taps 13 more logistics giants to cut shipping costs for MSMEs

Published Feb 11, 2026 06:45 pm
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is collaborating with major companies in the domestic logistics sector to support the growth of the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country and beyond.
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque led on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the second onboarding of the DTI’s private sector partners for its Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC) network.
The SCLC, launched in June last year, aims to lower costs, improve connectivity, and make logistics services more accessible for MSMEs.
A total of 18 companies pledged their commitment to the initiative last year, vowing to connect MSMEs with logistics providers and help ease bottlenecks that restrict product movement.
The DTI has since expanded its partner network to 13 additional firms, this time focusing on disaster response, export competitiveness, and inter-island trade.
Participating companies include Toyota Motors Philippines Corp. (TMPC), Victory Liner Inc., Mober, Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL), Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. (PCCBI), J&T Express Philippines Inc., Shopee Xpress, and JRS Business Corp., among others.
“By integrating these industry leaders into our network, we are ensuring that essential supply chains remain operational even under challenging conditions,” said Roque.
“Our goal is to create a secure movement of goods that protects both our businesses and the Filipino consumers they serve,” she added.
Roque said new members of the SCLC network also agreed to lower shipping costs for MSMEs, particularly J&T Express, Shopee Xpress, and JRS Business Corp.
She added that AISL and PCCBI are ready to help businesses bridge the gap between local production and global markets.
Meanwhile, TMPC, Victory Liner Inc., and Mober agreed to mobilize private fleets during national emergencies to ensure that the movement of goods remains uninterrupted.
“By empowering small businesses to move their products seamlessly across the country, we are ensuring that the quality of Filipino goods is being matched by the speed and reliability of our logistics,” said Roque.
In conjunction with the network’s efforts, the DTI formed the SCLC Guild, which serves as an advisory body of industry veterans who provide pro bono technical support to MSMEs.
The guild is currently composed of 33 practitioners from the private sector who will provide real-world insights to MSMEs in a bid to strengthen their operations and improve long-term competitiveness.
For FAST Logistics Group, where three of its executives are in the SCLC Guild, MSMEs can tap the expertise of the cadre to gain insight on how to address operational, distribution, and scalability challenges.
“As disruptions, cost pressures, and service expectations continue to rise, businesses need supply chains that are not just efficient, but resilient and adaptable,” FAST Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Logistics Manuel Onrejas Jr. said.
“The DTI Supply Chain and Logistics Guild is a timely platform where industry practitioners can share what works on the ground and help MSMEs build the capabilities they need to become more competitive,” he added.
MSMEs interested in learning from the SCLC Guild may coordinate with the DTI, through the Supply Chain and Logistics Group, to be matched with guild members best suited to their specific needs.
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