Tag: consignees

DOTr to int’l shipping lines: Implement minimum of 8 days as free time period for cargoes unloaded in all ports

(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 […]

DOTr: Usage of Manila ports at 75 percent as shippers, consignees start withdrawing overstaying cargoes

(Eagle News)–Usage of the Manila ports is now at 75 percent as shippers and consignees have started withdrawing overstaying cargoes. This is according to the Department of Transportation, which issued a statement on Saturday, April 4, days after Transportation Secretary Art Tugade appealed for consignees to withdraw these to pave the way for incoming cargoes carrying essential needs. “The (Philippine Ports Authority) is happy about this. There (are) now efforts on shippers and consignees to […]