The BOC has begun condemning and dumping two of the 118 containers of rotten agricultural products that had been left unclaimed for more than 300 days, causing foul odors and operational disruptions that affected port efficiency and nearby tourism-dependent areas in the Subic Bay Freeport. (Screengrab from BOC Port of Subic FB Live)
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—The Port of Subic on Tuesday (May 26) has begun disposing of decomposing agricultural products from at least two refrigerated containers as authorities move to address the long-standing problem of 118 overstaying reefer units at the Subic Bay International Terminal Complex (SBITC), which have triggered years of complaints over foul odor, health concerns, and port congestion.
The initial condemnation and dumping of spoiled goods, as shown in a live update on their official Facebook page of Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Subic, involves the proper disposal of spoiled and potentially hazardous goods that have remained unclaimed for more than 300 days after being either confiscated or abandoned at the port.
The operation, they added, is part of a coordinated effort by the BOC and partner agencies “to safeguard public health, maintain port sanitation, and uphold lawful and responsible port operations.”
