THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has approved a 16-percent increase in cargo handling tariffs at the Port of Batangas, to be implemented in two phases covering both Phase 1 and Phase 2 terminal operations.
The adjustment, outlined under PPA Memorandum Circular 013-2025, applies to Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and ATI Batangas Inc. (Atibi), and will affect all cargo owners, brokers, shipping lines, and port users operating at the facility.
The first tranche involves a 10-percent tariff increase, effective no earlier than July 1, 2025. The second tranche, consisting of the remaining 6 percent, will be implemented no earlier than Jan. 1, 2026.
Separate schedules have been issued for each terminal phase. For Phase 1, the revised rates are detailed in Annexes A (first tranche) and B (second tranche). For Phase 2, Annexes C and D contain the corresponding schedules.
The tariff adjustment aims to support operational sustainability and service improvements at one of the country's key logistics hubs. It reflects updated cost structures and growing service requirements at the Batangas Port. All affected stakeholders are advised to adhere to the revised rates as part of PPA's efforts to uphold efficient, transparent and responsive port operations.
ATI Batangas, Inc. (ATIB), a wholly owned subsidiary, remains the sole cargo handling contractor at the Port of Batangas under a PPA contract extended to 2035, covering arrastre, stevedoring, storage, and terminal operations.