The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched a logistics hotline and online portal to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with backing from 18 logistics providers and industry groups.
The Supply Chain and Logistics Center (SCLC) Hotline (+63 7791 3100 loc. 7252) and its online portal (www.supplychainlogistics.dti.gov.ph) are designed to help MSMEs find logistics support, market links, cost estimates, and referrals to service providers.
“With the strong support of our private sector partners, the launch of the Supply Chain and Logistics Center Hotline and Portal marks a meaningful step moving forward,” said Trade Secretary Cristina Roque.
The pledges from private logistics firms include commitments to help MSMEs with product movement across local and global markets, offer transportation discounts, and provide training on how to use logistics services efficiently.
As an initial action, the logistics partners committed to assisting with easing supply chain problems in the San Juanico Bridge area. They agreed to maintain stable transport prices for essential goods and local MSME products in the region.
The hotline and portal were developed by the DTI’s Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG) as part of the phased launch of the SCLC, which is expected to open later this year.
The center, based at the DTI head office in Makati City, will act as a helpdesk and data hub for MSMEs. It will also support market matching and is set to be connected with Negosyo Centers and Philippine Trade and Investment Centers (PTICs) nationwide.
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