CPA grants 50 percent cut on cargo handling share

CEBU, Philippines —  The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) has approved a 50 percent discount on the remittance of the domestic cargo handling share to help cushion the impact of rising fuel costs on cargo handling service providers operating in Cebu ports.

CPA said the move is part of its additional support measures for partner service providers amid the ongoing energy crisis, following the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 04-2026 earlier this month.

Under Memorandum Circular No. 05-2026, published on April 24 and 25, the discount will take effect for two months, from May 10 to July 9, 2026.

The port authority said the policy will be subject to periodic review depending on prevailing fuel market conditions.

CPA added that the temporary relief aims to ease operational costs for domestic cargo handlers, who have been grappling with higher fuel prices that directly affect port operations and logistics services.

The agency emphasized that the initiative forms part of its continuing commitment to support port stakeholders while ensuring the uninterrupted and efficient delivery of services across CPA-managed ports.

Despite challenges in the energy sector, CPA assured the public and industry players that it remains focused on sustaining maritime operations and assisting the domestic cargo sector during the current period of economic strain. — (FREEMAN)