PPA tells importers: Stop using ports for storageIn a recent radio interview, PPA general manager Jay Santiago said several importers deliberately delay the withdrawal of their containers to save up on costs. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has warned importers against using ports as warehouses to avoid paying more for storage fees, asking them to pull their shipments out as soon as possible to prevent yard congestion. In a recent radio interview, PPA general manager Jay Santiago said several importers deliberately delay the withdrawal of their containers to save up on costs. An importer who parked a container in a port for 30 days would pay just P30,000. The PPA wants importers, particularly of agricultural products, to pull out their containers from the ports as fast as possible during the holiday leadup.

Source: Philippine Star October 08, 2024 12:20 UTC