COMMERCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Formulates
and monitors the effective implementation of the privatization
policies/directions and the comprehensive port real estate development
programs.
Determines
and upgrades charges, fees or dues on the use of port facilities, equipment
and availment of port and other related services.
Undertakes
and evaluates studies on port related businesses, project investment
proposals and lease applications and recommends approval thereof.
Undertakes
surveys of port users needs and defines priorities.
Determines
the PPA ports that shall be managed and operated by private entities.
Provides
technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs in the implementation of port pricing and
marketing strategies and in the promotions efforts.
Determines
the terms and conditions in the utilization of PPA real estate including the
rental rates to be charged and monitors the implementation thereof.
Performs other related functions.
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Real
Estate Management Division
Formulates
and recommends marketing/promotion policies, rules and regulations,
including the terms and conditions in the management of leases of port
facilities.
Monitors
the implementation of port marketing and promotion policies, plans and
programs, privatization policies/directions and the comprehensive port real
estate development programs.
Conducts
researches/studies on the market demands of existing port facilities,
services and properties for lease, including identified business related
projects and investment proposals based on client’s needs and preferences.
Identifies,
recommends and establishes linkages and representations with appropriate
maritime/trade groups or associations, both local and foreign.
Evaluates
and recommends non-traditional project proposals submitted by PDOs/PMOs.
Plans
and executes an effective packaging of print and audio-visual presentations
for the promotion of port facilities/services and port related business
opportunities.
Prepares and disseminates regular and periodic publications relative to marketing activities.
COMMERCIAL
SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Port
Marketing Division
Formulates
and recommends pricing policies, strategies and schemes for port facilities
and services.
Provides
technical assistance to PDOs/PMOs in the implementation of port pricing
policies, rules and regulations and resolves issues/complaints resulting
therefrom.
Conducts
pricing studies and determines charges against vessels and cargoes and
recommends adjustments as maybe deemed necessary.
Determines
rental rates of PPA facilities and equipment subject to lease.
Conducts
studies/researches on the impact of shipping and cargo handling technology
on port costs.
Develops
appropriate methodology and criteria in determining charges for the
provision of port services and facilities.
Monitors
global and regional marketing and pricing trends.
Performs related functions.