Question & AnswerQ&A (PPA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 12-2004)
The primary objective is to ensure the safe handling, transport, and storage of dangerous cargoes at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).
The Order applies to all dangerous cargoes loaded or unloaded at the MICT.
DCA stands for Dangerous Cargo Area.
The International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI), the cargo handling contractor of MICT, is responsible.
The warehouse must have a separate drainage system with shutoff valves, proper ventilation, fire-resisting walls and ceilings with explosive proof bulbs, safety signs and markings, adequate firefighting equipment, aisles at least three meters wide, and observe safe stacking and proper segregation of cargoes.
They must secure a Dangerous Cargo Handling Permit from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).
The shipping company, agent, or broker must submit the Dangerous Cargo Inward Foreign Manifest, along with the PPA Handling Permit and other required permits, to the ICTSI Safety Officer at least 24 hours before the vessel’s arrival.
Radioactive and explosive substances under categories 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 are excluded from storage within the port zone. They must be delivered directly to consignee's storage outside the port.
Violations are subject to penalties prescribed under Section 43 of Presidential Decree 857 and other pertinent provisions.
Special charges are P2,690 per TEU for containerized cargo, P141 per revenue ton for non-palletized LCL, and P111 per revenue ton for palletized LCL cargoes.