The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Cebu Port Authority (CPA) have officially broken ground on the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), set to begin operations in the second quarter of 2028. The P16.9 billion project aims to alleviate congestion at the Cebu Base Port, streamlining cargo operations and ensuring faster turnaround for commercial vessels.
Transportation Secretary Jaime J. Bautista highlighted the port’s broad economic benefits, including improved logistics, reduced transport costs, and enhanced competitiveness for local industries. The NCICP in Barangay Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu, will also foster job creation, stimulate local business opportunities, and solidify Cebu’s position as a regional logistics hub.
Funded through an official development assistance scheme from the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM), the project is expected to generate significant revenue for both national and local governments through increased taxes and land lease income. Additionally, its modern infrastructure promises to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental costs.
The new port, being constructed on a 25-hectare reclaimed island, will feature a 500-meter berth, capable of accommodating two 2,000 TEU vessels. Equipped with advanced quay cranes and direct road access, the NCICP is poised to transform Cebu’s logistics landscape and support the broader Philippine economy.
