Port Emergency Measures to Ensure Unhampered Flow of Import Cargo at MICT
The PPA Memorandum Circular No. 011-20, issued on March 26, 2020, addresses port congestion at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) by authorizing the Manila North Harbor (MNH) as a temporary designated port for the expedited transfer of overstaying foreign containers cleared for delivery. This measure aims to ensure the continuous flow of essential imports and mitigate disruptions caused by port congestion. The transfer of containers is contingent upon Bureau of Customs approval and must adhere to existing provisions outlined in PPA Administrative Order No. 02-2019. The order is effective immediately.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- PPA Memorandum Circular No. 011-20
- Date Enacted
- Subcategory
- Philippine Ports Authority
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
March 26, 2020
PPA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 011-20
| TO | : | Port Managers |
| PMO-NCR South | ||
| PMO-NCR North | ||
| Terminal Operators | ||
| Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) | ||
| Manila North Harbor (MNH) | ||
| Consignees/Cargo Owners/Shippers | ||
| Brokers/Forwarders | ||
| All Concerned | ||
| SUBJECT | : | Port Emergency Measures to Ensure Unhampered Flow of Import Cargo at MICT |
To urgently address port congestion now obtaining at MICT and in order to prevent disruption in the flow of essential imports, MNH is hereby temporarily authorized as Designated Port for the purpose of immediate and accelerated transfer of all overstaying foreign containers already cleared for delivery/withdrawal as authorized pursuant to PPA Administrative Order (AO) No. 02-2019 dated March 20, 2019, subject to the following conditions:
1. Only overstaying foreign containers already cleared for delivery/withdrawal shall be transferred;
2. The transfer of import containers shall be subject to the approval of the Bureau of Customs; and, ATICcS
3. All other provisions of PPA AO 02-2019 shall apply.
This Order takes effect immediately.
(SGD.) JAY DANIEL R. SANTIAGOGeneral Manager
Cite This Law
Port Emergency Measures to Ensure Unhampered Flow of Import Cargo at MICT, PPA Memorandum Circular No. 011-20, Mar 26, 2020 (Philippines)
Port Emergency Measures to Ensure Unhampered Flow of Import Cargo at MICT, PPA Memorandum Circular No. 011-20 (Phil. 2020)
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