CTAP joins chorus of opposition to Navotas truck ban
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is asking the Navotas City government to suspend the implementation of its limited truck ban…
Shipping lines, truckers not exempt from PPA accreditation
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) maintains truckers and shipping lines operating within ports require accreditation to continue providing port services. PPA general manager Atty.…
Industry groups vs PPA accreditation rule for port service providers
A recent Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) order that requires all port service providers to secure accreditation is meeting resistance from customs brokers, domestic shipping…
Truckers will conduct training for their drivers in response to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s request to instill discipline among drivers, who he…
DPWH open to new extension of anti-overloading moratorium
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is amenable to extending once again the moratorium on the enforcement of the anti-overloading policy for…
BOC indefinitely suspends implementation of truckers’ registration
Following concerns raised by stakeholders, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is holding off implementation of a new order requiring truckers’ registration. Customs Commissioner Rey…
Truckers oppose BOC registration, claim new policy is ‘redundant’
The registration of truckers with the Bureau of Customs under Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) 05-2019 is “redundant”, as truckers already comply with the franchising…
Outlook for PH cargo transport in 2019 a mixed bag of hopes and fears
The Philippine cargo transport industry has a mixed outlook for 2019: volumes and opportunities are seen to increase, but issues and concerns affecting operations…
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has released new guide rates for the carriage of containerized cargoes from the Manila International…
PH haulers to jack up rates after failing to stop Manila daytime truck ban
PHILIPPINE truckers will be increasing their rates as a consequence of the longer truck turnaround and waiting time arising from the Manila truck ban.…
Confusion over Manila truck ban; Customs extends operations
Trucking holiday ends; Customs reports P490M loss The Manila truck ban policy is causing much confusion, with many transport stakeholders still not exactly clear…
Better coordination key to solving PH truck diversion problem
IMPROVED communication between international shipping lines and truckers operating in the Philippines would help solve the issue of diversion of trucks in cases when…
PH truckers seek stop to apprehension of trailers with white plates
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is seeking indefinite moratorium on the apprehension of trailers or chassis sporting white plates. Such…
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is asking the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to reconsider its approved tolerance…
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has reduced its volume growth projection for the year. CTAP cited soaring fuel prices, relocation…
