QUEZON CITY, Sept. 28 — September is considered the fruit season in Mindanao. Durian, Marang, Mangosteen and Lanzones are abundant in various regions in Mindanao, including Davao. To make these fruits accessible to consumers in Metro Manila, the Department of Agriculture – Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service partnered with Maersk and MCC Transport Philippines to bring tons of fruits to the National Capital Region (NCR).
Maersk and MCC Transport Philippines are accommodating the first shipment of fruits from Davao to Manila for free. A total of 8 tons of durian and 8 tons of mangosteen from the farmers of the Durian Industry Association of Davao City will be shipped from Sasa Davao City to Manila Port on Saturday, Sept. 26,2020 through the efforts of DA Regional Field Office Reg XI.
Accommodation includes providing trucks to pick-up and deliver the products from the seaport, as part of their service. The free shipment of agri products is their contribution to address the logistic needs of the agriculture sector in support to food security and accessibility.
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