SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) – Port of Subic has removed four more priority overstaying containers for condemnation and disposal, increasing the total number of condemned containers to 25 out of the 118 identified for urgent disposition, according to Port of Subic District Collector Atty. Genifelle T. Lagmay.
Lagmay said the latest pull-out forms part of the Port’s intensified decongestion and sanitation program aimed at clearing long-overstaying cargoes and maintaining a safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant port.
The four containers, along with those previously removed, contain assorted agricultural and processed products that had been seized or abandoned in previous years. Due to prolonged storage, the cargoes have deteriorated, emitting foul odors and posing potential health and environmental hazards within the Port.
“The continued removal of these priority overstaying containers reflects our commitment to protecting the welfare of our personnel, stakeholders, and the surrounding community while ensuring the efficient flow of cargo operations at the Port,” Lagmay said.
He added that the Bureau remains focused on the prompt and lawful disposition of abandoned cargoes in accordance with existing customs laws and regulations, in close coordination with concerned government agencies and accredited waste management service providers.
The ongoing disposal initiative is expected to further improve port sanitation, reduce operational risks, and maximize storage space for legitimate trade activities.
With 25 priority containers already condemned and disposed of, the BOC–Port of Subic continues to work toward clearing the remaining overstaying containers identified under its decongestion program, reinforcing its commitment to efficient customs administration, responsible environmental stewardship, and secure port operations.