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Hundreds of containers are seen stacked at a port along Road 10 in Tondo, Manila on June 16, 2023.
STAR / Ernie Penaredondo
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced the temporary reduction in port charges for Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) vehicles transporting agricultural products.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 24, the DOTr said that it will temporarily reduce its RoRo fees to P1 for six months.
According to DOTr, the fee applies to Type 3 vehicles, including light delivery trucks, vans and pick-up trucks, as well as Type 4 heavy delivery trucks.
To qualify for the reduced rate, these vehicles must be carrying raw and unprocessed agricultural commodities such as rice, corn, fruits, vegetables, fishery products, livestock and poultry.
Before this adjustment, the standard RoRo terminal fees ranged from P65 to P516, depending on the vehicle’s classification.
The implementation of the one-peso rate represents a near-total removal of the terminal fee burden for the six months, providing a crucial buffer for the country’s agricultural supply chain, according to the DOTr.
"The decreased RORO Terminal Fee will help in lowering the operating costs of owners or drivers of vehicles with agri products," Secretary Giovanni Lopez said in a statement.
