The Batangas Integrated Port (BIP), operated by Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) in partnership with DP World, generated an estimated USD27.8 million in economic output and supported 2,340 jobs across the Philippines in 2024, underscoring the growing role of regional ports in driving trade and economic activity.
According to a study by Oxford Economics, the port contributed USD18.5 million to the economy of Calabarzon, one of the country’s largest manufacturing and industrial corridors. The facility directly employed 490 workers while creating additional jobs across logistics, transport, manufacturing, and related industries.
The findings form part of DP World’s global “DP World Effect” study, which measures the broader economic and social impact of the company’s trade and logistics infrastructure investments.
The report highlights the multiplier effect of modern port infrastructure on regional economies. Oxford Economics found that each DP World-linked employee at Batangas Port generated about USD23,900 in annual gross value added—nearly six times the roughly USD4,000 average for workers in Calabarzon’s transport and storage sector.
Beyond current contributions, the study points to even larger gains ahead. Improved maritime connectivity linked to DP World’s operations could lift Philippine exports by 0.8 percent and add roughly USD1 billion to national GDP by 2035, according to the report.
“This research demonstrates how investment in trade infrastructure can deliver tangible benefits for economies and communities,” said Glen Hilton, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director for Asia Pacific at DP World.
The findings come as the government seeks to decongest Metro Manila gateways and strengthen regional trade hubs. Batangas Port has emerged as a strategic alternative for cargo movement, helping improve supply-chain efficiency while supporting industrial growth south of the capital.
For ATI and DP World, the results reinforce the economic case for continued investment in port modernization. For policymakers, they underscore how infrastructure upgrades can generate jobs, attract business activity, and strengthen the country’s long-term trade competitiveness.
