The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) hosted a public consultation at the CPA Social Hall A and via its official Facebook Livestream to address the proposed 25% increase in the Domestic Cargo Handling Tariff.
The formal request was initiated by the Port of Cebu Association of Cargo Handling Operators, Inc. (PCACHOI) in response to escalating operational expenditures, driven by ongoing inflation, rising labor wages, and persistent fuel price volatility.
The hybrid consultation drew representatives from various sectors, including shipping lines, cargo handling operators, and the broader business community. Stakeholders actively participated by raising vital questions and recommendations regarding the tariff adjustment, which centered on:
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The economic and financial basis for the requested 25% rate adjustment.
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The formal approval and implementation process.
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The feasibility of a staggered implementation schedule to mitigate sudden financial impacts.
The CPA emphasized that no final decision has been made regarding the proposed increase. The authority is currently gathering and consolidating position papers and feedback from all participating port stakeholders.
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Submission Deadline: Stakeholders have until Monday, 24 August 2026, at 5:00 PM to submit their official position papers.
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Evaluation Process: All feedback will undergo rigorous evaluation before being presented to the CPA Board for deliberation.
Reiterating its commitment to fairness and transparency, the CPA assured all port stakeholders that the proposed tariff adjustment will undergo an appropriate, comprehensive review and deliberation process before any final determination is made regarding its approval or implementation.
The public consultation was conducted to ensure that all participating port stakeholders are given a transparent platform to examine the proposal, voice their concerns, and contribute constructively to the regulatory process.
