THE logistics sector is recognizing operational predictability and asset efficiency as key benefits following the opening of the CAVITEX C5 Link Segment 3B.
Segment 3B is the final segment that completes the alignment of the 7.7-kilometer CAVITEX C5 Link, establishing a direct connection between the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) and C5 Road in the City of Taguig.
While the industry continues to operate under challenging economic conditions, leaders note that the ability to bypass traditional urban bottlenecks provides a critical edge in maintaining supply chain reliability.
“The opening of the CAVITEX C5 Link Segment 3B eases up our daily transport movements, helping us keep up our delivery timelines and optimize our resources,” said Doris Torres, Executive Director of the Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc.
(PMTLAI). “We welcome infrastructure that eventually reduces the total cost of logistics in the country.”
At the operational level, the expressway significantly improves turnaround time. A route that previously took up to 1.5 hours can now be completed in as little as 15 minutes, enabling more consistent and predictable scheduling.
Arlyn Abello, Account Manager at Premier Global Logistics Corp., shared that improved traffic flow has enhanced fleet performance. “It has helped enhance the efficiency of our deliveries, allowing us to better meet our schedules and improve overall service reliability,” Abello said.
Llalaksmi Freight Services Inc. also emphasized that the expressway enables them to avoid heavily congested inner roads, saving on operational costs and prioritizing driver welfare. “It helps reduce delays, fuel consumption, and overall stress for our drivers, which is a big factor in keeping operations smooth. Because of this, we're able to serve our clients more efficiently, particularly for time-sensitive shipments,” the company stated.
While the alignment is now fully connected, a portion of Segment 3B is currently operating under a modified scheme, with two lanes in each direction, as the remaining Right-of-Way (ROW) concerns are being addressed to achieve its full six-lane capacity with a 2×2 service road.
Even in its current state, the project significantly enhances network connectivity, enabling logistics companies to better manage fleet utilization and ensure that time on the road is spent moving goods rather than idling in traffic.
The CAVITEX C5 Link expressway is a joint venture between Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation’s (MPTC) subsidiary, the Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC), and the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA), and operated by the PEA Tollway Corporation (PEATC).
About the Author
