PPA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 12-2013

: The main purpose is to clarify the assessment and charges related to the handling of empty containers at the Batangas Container Terminal (BCT), Port of Batangas-Phase II, to avoid confusion among stakeholders.
: No, the existing schedule does not include any arrastre fees for empty containers passing through BCT.
: No, empty containers are exempt from arrastre fees regardless of their classification as vessel gears or import/export cargo.
: Stevedoring fees apply to the handling services rendered on empty containers as per the cargo handling tariff schedule.
: Arrastre fees are defined as cargo charges, as reflected in the BCT tariff.
: Stevedoring fees are vessel charges related to the handling services, as indicated in the BCT tariff.
: This memorandum applies to Batangas Container Terminal, Port of Batangas, Phase II.
: It was adopted on December 11, 2013, and filed on January 2, 2014.
: It provides clear guidance on the applicable fees for empty containers, preventing incorrect or unauthorized charges for arrastre, thereby ensuring compliance and transparency in cargo handling costs.