The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) completed the expansion of Lucena Port that could boost roll-on/roll-off traffic in Quezon, Marinduque and Romblon.
With high concentration of passengers and rolling cargoes bound for Marinduque and Romblon, the new pier facility will address the congestion at the port as it offers additional berthing space for vessels.
PPA general manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the twin developments wouldmake the port and the PMO more capable of handling bigger vessel calls and larger rolling cargoes, as the country transitions to the new normal.
“Lucena port is very vital to the economies of Quezon, Marinduque and Romblon. However, it is bugged by some congestion not only during peak seasons but almost through the whole year thus, choking the growth of the three provinces. This, we wanted to address swiftly,” Santiago said.
“Now, with the new pier already in place, vessel congestion is expected to ease up and likewise ensure the faster commercial turnaround of vessels.
