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(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation on Wednesday, July 8, reminded international shipping lines to implement a minimum of eight days of free time period for consignees. Free time period refers to the period of discharge of cargoes from the ship to the port, in this case, all ports of the country. In a statement, the DOTr said the directive for the extension of the free period from the usual three days to five days, was […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Starting next month or July 2017, cargoes entering the Manila North Harbor will have to pay an additional 24% cargo-holding tariff. The increase was approved by the Philippine Ports Authority in order to cover what is said were higher operations costs. The increase will be implemented gradually in a three-year period, with 8% being added each year. But consumer and business groups protest the additional tax, arguing that consumers will bear […]
