{"id":4436,"date":"2025-02-14T10:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-14T10:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/?p=4436"},"modified":"2025-03-04T03:57:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T03:57:20","slug":"manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Manila Ports\u2019 Cargo-Handling Tariff Update: How the Latest Hike Affects You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4522 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og.jpg\" alt=\"manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og-768x403.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/630;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4522\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og.jpg\" alt=\"manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-update-how-the-latest-hike-affects-you-og-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">On February 6, 2025, the second tranche of the <strong>cargo handling<\/strong> tariff increase at <strong>Manila ports<\/strong> took effect, marking the completion of a 16% escalation approved by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in the previous year. The initial 10% increase was implemented on August 6, 2024, followed by the recent 6% adjustment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #373a3c\"><b>Understanding the Cargo Handling Tariff Hike<\/b><\/h2>\n<div style=\"height: 2px;background-color: black;margin-top: 1%;margin-bottom: 1%\"><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4437 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/the-second-phase-of-the-increase-in-cargo-handling-tariffs-at-manila-ports-will-commence-on-february-6.jpg\" alt=\"The second phase of the increase in cargo-handling tariffs at Manila ports will commence on February 6.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/the-second-phase-of-the-increase-in-cargo-handling-tariffs-at-manila-ports-will-commence-on-february-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/the-second-phase-of-the-increase-in-cargo-handling-tariffs-at-manila-ports-will-commence-on-february-6-300x225.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/480;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4437\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/the-second-phase-of-the-increase-in-cargo-handling-tariffs-at-manila-ports-will-commence-on-february-6.jpg\" alt=\"The second phase of the increase in cargo-handling tariffs at Manila ports will commence on February 6.\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/the-second-phase-of-the-increase-in-cargo-handling-tariffs-at-manila-ports-will-commence-on-february-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/the-second-phase-of-the-increase-in-cargo-handling-tariffs-at-manila-ports-will-commence-on-february-6-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;color: #373a3c\"><b>Breakdown of the Tariff Adjustments in Manila Ports<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The tariff adjustments encompass various charges for both containerized and non-containerized cargoes. Below is a detailed breakdown:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Vessel Charges (Stevedoring) for Containerized Cargoes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"font-weight: 300;border-collapse: collapse;width: 792px;min-width: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;border-top: 0px;border-left-style: inherit;border-right-style: inherit;height: 66px\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Cargo Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>20-Footer Loaded<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>40-Footer Loaded<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>20-Footer Empty<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>40-Footer Empty<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Non-Self-Sustaining Vessel, Container Yard\/Full Container Load (FCL)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">$134.563<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">$188.232<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">$113.113<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">$145.723<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Containerized Cargo Charges (Arrastre)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-with-img-size-70\" style=\"font-weight: 300;border-collapse: collapse;width: 354px;min-width: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;border-top: 0px;border-left-style: inherit;border-right-style: inherit;height: 113px\" border=\"2\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Cargo Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>20-Footer<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>40-Footer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL Import<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 5,496<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 12,608<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">FCL Export<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 4,487<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 10,305<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Vessel Charges (Stevedoring) for Non-Containerized Cargo<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-with-img-size-70\" style=\"font-weight: 300;border-collapse: collapse;width: 824px;min-width: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;border-top: 0px;border-left-style: inherit;border-right-style: inherit;height: 183px\" border=\"2\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Cargo Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Palletized\u00a0<\/b><em>(per Revenue Ton)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Non-Palletized\u00a0<\/b><em>(per Revenue Ton)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bagged Cargoes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 103<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 264<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frozen Cargoes (Unpacked Fish)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 819<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frozen Cargoes (Fish in Cartons)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 548<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Others (Crates, Boxes, Cases, Drums)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 78<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 114<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Cargo Charges (Arrastre) for Non-Containerized Cargo<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table-with-img-size-70\" style=\"font-weight: 300;border-collapse: collapse;width: 808px;min-width: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;border-top: 0px;border-left-style: inherit;border-right-style: inherit;height: 159px\" border=\"2\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Cargo Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Palletized <\/b><em>(per Revenue Ton)<\/em><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><b>Non-Palletized <\/b><em>(per Revenue Ton)<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bagged Cargoes<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 173<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 390<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frozen Cargoes (Unpacked Fish)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 1,466<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Frozen Cargoes (Fish in Cartons)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 979<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">N\/A<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Others (Crates, Boxes, Cases, Drums)<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 173<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">PHP 219<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Source: Philippine Ports Authority Memorandum Circular No. 008-2024<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;color: #373a3c\"><b>Rationale Behind the Increase<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The tariff hike is grounded in the provisions of PPA Memorandum Circular No. 008-2024, which enforces the earlier MC No. 007-2024. These memoranda formalize the 16% increase in cargo-handling tariffs at MICT and Manila South Harbor, as sanctioned by PPA Board Resolutions Nos. 3298 and 3299.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Port operators Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) had initially proposed tariff increases of 16.55% and 17%, respectively. Under PPA regulations, terminal operators are permitted to apply for tariff adjustments if the consumer price index (CPI) has risen by at least 5% over a three-year period. Both ATI and ICTSI presented data indicating that the CPI had indeed increased by the requisite amount since the last tariff adjustment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;color: #373a3c\"><b>Stakeholder Responses and Concerns<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Prior to the approval of the tariff adjustment, the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT) appealed to the PPA to postpone the increase, citing the export industry&#8217;s struggle with unstable market conditions. Despite these concerns, the PPA proceeded with the implementation, emphasizing the necessity of the adjustment in line with economic indicators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;color: #373a3c\"><b>Implications for Consumers and Businesses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Both ATI and ICTSI have assured stakeholders that the tariff adjustments will have a minimal impact on the cost of basic goods and commodities, estimating an increase of less than 1%. However, <a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"\/ph\/transportify-app-revolutionizing-3pl-services-for-businesses\/\">businesses involved in logistics<\/a>, import, and export should anticipate slight upticks in operational costs. It is advisable for these entities to review their pricing strategies and supply chain operations to mitigate potential financial impacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 22px;color: #373a3c\"><b>Featured Cargo Forwarders: Understanding Their Role in the Supply Chain<\/b><\/h2>\n<div style=\"height: 2px;background-color: black;margin-top: 1%;margin-bottom: 1%\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">As businesses navigate the challenges posed by the cargo handling tariff hike at Manila ports, cargo forwarders play a crucial role in ensuring cost-effective and efficient logistics operations. These companies act as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, <a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"\/ph\/dotr-ppp-projects-to-modernize-philippine-transportation-infrastructure\/\">optimizing transportation routes<\/a>, managing customs clearance, and providing end-to-end shipping solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px;color: #373a3c\"><b>What Do Cargo Forwarders Do?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4531 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/cargo-forwarding-services-og.png\" alt=\"cargo-forwarding-services-og\" width=\"606\" height=\"278\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/cargo-forwarding-services-og.png 606w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/cargo-forwarding-services-og-300x138.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 606px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 606\/278;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4531\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/cargo-forwarding-services-og.png\" alt=\"cargo-forwarding-services-og\" width=\"606\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/cargo-forwarding-services-og.png 606w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/cargo-forwarding-services-og-300x138.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Cargo forwarders specialize in handling the complexities of shipping, including:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Freight booking and consolidation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> \u2013 They secure space for shipments and consolidate multiple shipments to optimize costs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Customs clearance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> \u2013 Forwarders handle documentation, compliance, and regulatory requirements to ensure seamless border crossings.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Cargo insurance and risk management<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 300\">\u2013 Many forwarders provide insurance options to protect shipments from unforeseen damages.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Warehousing and distribution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 300\"> \u2013 Some forwarders offer storage solutions and last-mile delivery services.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"table-with-img-size-70\" style=\"font-weight: 300;border-collapse: collapse;width: 844px;min-width: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;border-top: 0px;border-left-style: inherit;border-right-style: inherit;height: 821px\" border=\"2\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Company<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Services<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Website<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-615 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo.png\" alt=\"royal cargo logo\" width=\"792\" height=\"360\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo.png 792w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo-768x349.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 792px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 792\/360;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-615\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo.png\" alt=\"royal cargo logo\" width=\"792\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo.png 792w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/royal-cargo-768x349.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Offers comprehensive logistics solutions, including international and domestic freight forwarding, warehousing, and project cargo handling.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalcargo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">royalcargo.com<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2960 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo.png\" alt=\"transportify-logo\" width=\"1668\" height=\"485\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo.png 1668w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo-1024x298.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1668px) 100vw, 1668px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1668px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1668\/485;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2960\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo.png\" alt=\"transportify-logo\" width=\"1668\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo.png 1668w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo-300x87.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo-768x223.png 768w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/transportify-logo-1024x298.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1668px) 100vw, 1668px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Provides on-demand logistics services with a focus on inter-island transport through Roll-On\/Roll-Off (RoRo) vessels, facilitating efficient movement of goods across the archipelago.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.transportify.com.ph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">transportify.com.ph<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-817 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/f2-logistics-logo.png\" alt=\"f2 logistics logo\" width=\"400\" height=\"106\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/f2-logistics-logo.png 400w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/07\/f2-logistics-logo-300x80.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/211;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-874\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/08\/maersk-logo-e1598331570202.png\" alt=\"maersk\" width=\"900\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/08\/maersk-logo-e1598331570202.png 900w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/08\/maersk-logo-e1598331570202-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/08\/maersk-logo-e1598331570202-768x180.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">A global shipping leader offering container shipping, intermodal transport, and customs clearance services, with a strong presence in the Philippines.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maersk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">maersk.com<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-766 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/UPS-logo.png\" alt=\"UPS-logo\" width=\"207\" height=\"243\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 207px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 207\/243;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-766\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2020\/06\/UPS-logo.png\" alt=\"UPS-logo\" width=\"207\" height=\"243\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Provides extensive international shipping solutions, leveraging a vast global network to handle diverse freight needs efficiently.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">ups.com<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4525 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og.png\" alt=\"evergreen-logo-og\" width=\"1200\" height=\"219\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og.png 1200w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og-768x140.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/219;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4525\" src=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og.png\" alt=\"evergreen-logo-og\" width=\"1200\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og.png 1200w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og-1024x187.png 1024w, https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2025\/01\/evergreen-logo-og-768x140.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Known for sustainable shipping practices, offering services such as containerized cargo, refrigerated goods, and project cargo shipments.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/www.evergreen-marine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">evergreen-marine.com<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">Source:<\/span><\/i><a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"\/ph\/best-freight-forwarder-among-philippines-shipping-lines-royal-cargo-transportify-ups-maersk-evergreen-f2-logistics\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">LogisticsBid<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 300\">The phased implementation of the cargo handling tariff increase at <a style=\"color: grey;text-decoration: none\" href=\"https:\/\/portcalls.com\/round-2-of-manila-ports-cargo-handling-tariff-hike-starts-feb-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manila ports<\/a> reflects the PPA&#8217;s response to prevailing economic conditions and regulatory frameworks. While the direct impact on consumer goods is projected to be minimal, businesses within the logistics and trade sectors should remain vigilant and adjust their operations accordingly to navigate the evolving economic landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The second phase of the cargo-handling tariff increase at Manila International Container Terminal and Manila South Harbor will be implemented on February 6, 2025. This 6% increase is part of a total 16% hike approved by the Philippine Ports Authority last year. The initial 10% increase took effect on August 6, 2024. The second phase [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":25514,"featured_media":4522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[93,94,90,92,30,55],"class_list":["post-4436","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-logistics","category-transportation","tag-evergreen","tag-f2-logistics","tag-maersk","tag-royal-cargo","tag-transportify","tag-ups"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4436"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/25514"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4436"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4436\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4621,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4436\/revisions\/4621"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4522"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4436"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4436"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/logisticsbid.com\/ph\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4436"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}