2 shipping firms consider new routes with recently opened port in Villaba, Leyte

2 shipping firms consider new routes with recently opened port in Villaba, Leyte
January 6, 2020 https://www.bworldonline.com/2-shipping-firms-consider-new-routes-with-r...

TWO COMPANIES, 2Go Travel and Roble Shipping Inc., have expressed interest to open new transport routes with the opening of the Villaba Port in Leyte, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). In a statement on Monday, MARINA said the new port, which was inaugurated on Jan. 4, is already being used by the fiberglass-hulled KCQ Express 2 vessel for services to and from Bogo City in the northern part of Cebu. “Moreover, shipping companies such as 2Go Shipping and Roble Shipping expressed their desire to play and serve additional routes from Villaba, Leyte,” the agency said. Representatives of the two companies were present during the inauguration ceremony. The new port is seen to boost economic activities in the small coastal town of Villaba as well as expand the country’s inter-island shipping network. “(S)uch developments of minor ports in the coastal areas is expected to benefit the nation and stakeholders in terms of supporting economic activities in the inter-island and providing more sea transport options to the riding public,” MARINA said.