DOTr to int’l shipping lines: Implement minimum of 8 days as free time period for cargoes unloaded in all ports

(Eagle News)–The Department of Transportation on Wednesday, July 8, reminded international shipping lines to implement a minimum of eight days of free time period for consignees. Free time period refers to the period of discharge of cargoes from the ship to the port, in this case, all ports of the country. In a statement, the DOTr said the directive for the extension of the free period from the usual three days to five days, was […]