Question & AnswerQ&A (IRR of Republic Act No. 11659)
The new free storage period for incoming breakbulk/bulk cargoes is one (1) calendar day after the day the cargo is discharged from the carrying vessel.
The free storage period for outgoing breakbulk/bulk cargoes is two (2) calendar days prior to the day the carrying vessel is scheduled to arrive.
The free storage period for shut-out breakbulk/bulk cargoes is two (2) calendar days after the vessel's departure.
The free storage period for in-loaded containers is one (1) calendar day after the day the container is discharged.
The free storage period for in-empty containers is one (1) calendar day from the day of discharge.
The free storage period for out-loaded containers is two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled day of the carrying vessel's arrival.
Stripped containers have a free storage period of one (1) calendar day after stripping.
The free storage period for shut-out containers is two (2) calendar days after the vessel's departure.
Loaded containers coming from outside the port areas have a free storage period of two (2) calendar days prior to the day the carrying vessel is scheduled to arrive.
The circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after its publication.