The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) shines a spotlight on the creativity and resilience of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the Philippines. Through regional and national trade fairs, DTI gives local entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their proudly Filipino-made products, ranging from regional delicacies and beverages to fashion pieces, home décor, and lifestyle goods.
For many MSMEs, these trade fairs are a major stepping stone toward business growth. They open doors to new markets, connect sellers with resellers and buyers, and help small businesses gain visibility beyond their hometowns. However, behind every colorful booth and eye-catching display lies a challenge that many small business owners quietly struggle with, that is, logistics.
The Challenge of Getting to the Trade Fair
Because the Philippines is an archipelago, transporting goods from one point to another can be costly and complicated. MSMEs often need to arrange vehicle permits, road clearances, and parking passes, especially in trade venues located in shopping malls or hotels.
While some DTI Provincial Offices cover the logistics costs for their MSMEs, others don’t have this budget, leaving small entrepreneurs to shoulder the expenses themselves. This means MSMEs often spend a significant portion of their limited resources on transportation alone, money that could have gone to improving their products, packaging, or booth setup.
Aside from the costs, the process itself can be stressful. Coordinating schedules, completing ingress forms, and ensuring goods arrive safely and on time require a lot of time and attention, something that many small business owners simply don’t have when preparing for a big event.
Introducing End-to-End Trade Fair Logistics Support
Recognizing these challenges, FAST Logistics Group, the Philippines’ leading end-to-end logistics company, launched a specialized service to help MSMEs participate in trade fairs with ease and confidence.
Through FAST’s End-to-End Trade Fair Support, MSMEs can enjoy hassle-free and cost-effective logistics, from the pickup of their goods all the way to delivery at the trade fair venue. End-to-end trade fair logistics support is a comprehensive service that handles the entire logistics process for MSMEs — from product pickup and transport to permit processing and on-site delivery — allowing them to join trade fairs seamlessly and focus on engaging with buyers.
The service includes:
- Pickup of MSME products from designated collection points
- Safe transport from the province to the trade fair venue
- Processing of ingress forms and vehicle permit clearances
- On-site support to unload and deliver goods to the trade fair venue’s collection point
All MSMEs have to do is show up on their scheduled ingress date and their products will already be waiting for them, ready to be displayed.
As a trusted logistics solutions provider, FAST actively collaborates with the DTI, its regional offices, and local government units to design and deliver logistics solutions that best fit the needs of MSMEs and their ongoing business initiatives.
Reliable and Cost-Effective Support for Filipino Entrepreneurs
By leveraging FAST’s extensive nationwide network, the largest in Philippine logistics, this solution ensures that MSMEs enjoy reliable, affordable, and on-time delivery of their products wherever the trade fair may be held. With FAST’s experienced logistics teams and decades of expertise in handling goods across the archipelago, MSMEs gain access to professional logistics support that would otherwise be too costly or complex to manage on their own.
By simplifying logistics, FAST allows MSMEs to focus on what truly matters — connecting with buyers, resellers, and partners, and showcasing their passion and creativity to a wider audience.
This initiative is part of FAST’s broader commitment to empower Filipino entrepreneurs and strengthen local industries. When MSMEs grow, local economies thrive. FAST is proud to be their reliable logistics partner every step of the way. If you want to learn more about our end-to-end trade fair logistics support, connect with our Solutions Experts at Sosyo Negosyo by FAST