The Mindanao Federation of Shippers' Association (MINFESA) has brought to the government a proposal that would connect via sea lanes Northern and Southern Mindanao, the Manila Bulletin reported.

The proposal was presented to the Department of Transportation and Communications (DoTC) and other government agencies in November.

"We would like to sell the idea of an integrated logistics highway or corridor, one that would connect Northern and Southern Mindanao, two big economic centers in the region, that will propel Mindanao's socio-economic development," said MINFESA president Vic Lagdamen.

According to Lagdamen, the "expressway" would not necessarily be passing through the current national highway, as long as it will "facilitate for a faster movement of goods and people."
 
 
Source: cargonewsasia