Manila, Feb. 5 -- Construction of the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) broke ground on Wednesday to address cargo congestion at the Cebu Base Port and improve the turnaround of commercial vessels in the region.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP) will address the current bottlenecks in the logistics chain, promote faster and more cost-efficient transport of goods, and enhance the competitiveness of local businesses and industries.

"This redistribution will pave the way for a seamless flow of goods and services, ensuring our economy remains robust and dynamic," Bautista said during the groundbreaking rites for the NCICP in Barangay Tayud, Consola...