CEBU CUSTOMS STRENGTHENS TIES WITH INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING LINES, CUSTOMS BROKERS

Newly-appointed BOC Port of Cebu District Collector Romeo Allan R. Rosales, Deputy Collector for Assessment Atty. Marc Anthony C. Patriarca, and Deputy Collector for Operations Atty. Danny J. Mella with the officers of the Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. – Cebu Chapter (Photo grab from BOC Port of Cebu Facebook post)

By Junex Doronio

CEBU CITY — In line with the marching order of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. to help boost the country’s economy, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Cebu under the new leadership of District Collector Romeo Allan R. Rosales has forged ties with the Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc.(AISLI) and the Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. – Cebu Chapter (CCBI – Cebu).

On Thursday (4 April 2024), AISLI officials led by its Port Operators Council (POC) – Cebu chapter chairman Rene Ledesma paid a courtesy call on District Collector Rosales alongside Deputy Collector for Assessment Atty. Marc Anthony C. Patriarca, and Deputy Collector for Operations Atty. Danny J. Mella to discuss strategies to streamline Customs processes and enhance port efficiency, among other concerns.

“This visit is a positive step towards building a more collaborative relationship between the Port of Cebu and the shipping industry in Cebu. We at the Port of Cebu are committed to working together to ensure the smooth flow of trade and to create a more efficient and transparent customs environment,” Rosales said.

On Wednesday (3 April 2024), the Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. – Cebu Chapter (CCBI – Cebu) also paid a courtesy visit on District Collector Rosales and Deputy Collector for Assessment Atty. Patriarca.

The CCBI – Cebu Chapter officials were its president Elizir L. Lao, Internal Vice President Elorde I. Talisic, Vice President for Government Affairs Joshua T. Tan, Secretary Elizalde P. Deligero, Treasurer Richard M. Rongcales, P.R.O. Daniel I. Magto, Board of Directors – Geraldine S. Secuya, Beverly Glen A. Cabelino, Claudine Fel C. Lauros,  and Carlos A. Barte, and Office Manager Mr. Jake S. Montilla.

They discussed ways to foster closer ties between both organizations and enhance cooperation for faster trade facilitation.

“We value the contributions of the Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. – Cebu Chapter in our shared goal of promoting trade facilitation and ensuring compliance with customs regulations. Together, we can work towards streamlining processes and enhancing the ease of doing business at the Port of Cebu,” Rosales noted.

(el Amigo/MNM)