The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is set to further strengthen the nation’s maritime trade and connectivity in 2026, following a robust performance in 2025 that saw total cargo throughput reach 308.5 million metric tons, a 6.6 percent increase from 2024.
Domestic cargo throughput grew by 8.84 percent, rising from 104.83 million metric tons in 2024 to 114.09 million metric tons in 2025. This growth was fueled by higher shipments of construction materials, petroleum products, and industrial raw materials supporting infrastructure development, industrial activity, and inclusive economic progress nationwide.
Foreign cargo also yielded positive results, increasing by 5.33 percent from 184.58 million metric tons in 2024 to 194.41 million metric tons in 2025, demonstrating the Philippines’ growing role in regional and global supply chains and highlighting investor confidence in the country’s trade capacity.
Both containerized and non-containerized cargoes recorded strong growth, with container throughput surpassing 8 million TEUs, including 5.55 million TEUs of foreign container traffic and 2.99 million TEUs of domestic container traffic. These figures reflect the ports’ continuous support for domestic and international commerce, keeping goods moving efficiently across the nation and beyond.
Ship calls rose to 664,817 in 2025, up from 621,374 in 2024, signaling stronger trade demand and improved port efficiency. This increase reinforces Philippine ports as reliable and competitive hubs that help drive national economic progress.
Roll on/Roll off (RoRo) traffic, a key pillar of inter-island connectivity, also grew to 12.81 million vehicles in 2025, a 13.3 percent increase from 2024, enabling farmers, micro, small, and medium enterprises, and local communities to move goods more efficiently. RoRo traffic is projected to grow another 6.15 percent in 2026, reflecting sustained demand for cost effective transport solutions that connect the islands and empower Filipino enterprises.
“These 2025 results reflect our commitment to a more efficient, reliable, and interconnected port system that supports economic growth across the archipelago. As we enter 2026, we remain focused on delivering solid results that translate to safer, more reliable, and more accessible port service and national development,” said PPA General Manager Jay Santiago.
With these achievements and the continued support of national economic partners, the PPA continues to advance the vision of “Bagong Pantalan sa Bagong Pilipinas” a nation with stronger trade, seamless connectivity, and shared economic progress for all Filipinos.
