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The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June 18, after providing discounted rates since April as part of initiatives to help mitigate the impact of the fuel crisis
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CPA notified all stakeholders that the discounts on port charges ended on June 17
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The 50% cut of the port authority’s share from domestic cargo-handling service providers operating in all Cebu ports will end on July 10
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Since April 18, CPA provided 40% discount on berthing and anchorage fees, and suspended collection of certain charges
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CPA also ordered a two-month 50% discount on the share to be remitted to CPA by accredited domestic cargo-handling service providers
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) resumed collection of regular port charges on June 18, after providing discounted rates since April as part of initiatives to help mitigate the impact of the fuel crisis on Cebu port stakeholders.
CPA in a memorandum dated June 17 notified all stakeholders that the discounts on port charges provided under CPA Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 04-2026 ended on June 17, while the 50% cut of the port authority’s share from domestic cargo-handling service providers operating in all Cebu ports under MC No. 05-2026 will stop on July 10.
MC No. 04-2026, which took effect on April 18, provided discounts and suspension of collection of port charges in response to rising fuel prices, which have jacked up operating costs of shipping lines and consequently increased passenger fares and cargo rates. The measure was supposed to be in effect for only two months.
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MC No. 04-2026 provided a 40% discount on berthing fees for domestic vessels calling at Cebu ports; 40% discount on anchorage fees for domestic vessels within CPA jurisdiction; suspension of roll-on/roll-off wharfage fees for cargo vehicles transporting purely agricultural products; suspension of passenger terminal fees in all CPA-operated terminals; and suspension of fees for single entry pass, watering permit, bunkering permit, and other harbor control center-approved permits.
MC No. 05-2026, meanwhile, declared that the share to be remitted to CPA by accredited domestic cargo-handling service providers will have a 50% discount, effective for two months from May 10 to July 10, 2026.
READ: CPA cuts by 50% cargo-handling share in all Cebu ports
CPA general manager Francisco Comendador III earlier acknowledged that the initiative will impact CPA operations but emphasized the need to support port stakeholders during the challenging period.
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Fuel prices have since gone down and the Department of Energy is hopeful for a sustained drop as the United States and Iran signs an initial peace deal.
