CBPi Customer & Agent Advisory
CBPI formally advises all clients and partners that major trucking industry associations have announced significant adjustments in trucking rates affecting cargo transportation from Philippine ports to delivery locations and vice versa.
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has announced an increase of approximately fifty percent (50%) in trucking rates. Likewise, the Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Operators (ACTOO) has advised that its member truck operators will implement rate adjustments ranging from twenty percent (20%) to thirty percent (30%) for container trucking services.
These adjustments are primarily driven by the continued escalation of fuel prices, which have been affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the disruptions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping passage, which has contributed to volatility in international fuel markets.
Locally, fuel prices have already increased this week, with further weekly increases anticipated, placing additional pressure on trucking operators and logistics service providers. As fuel constitutes a major component of trucking operational costs, the industry has been compelled to adjust rates in order to sustain operations.
These announced adjustments are expected to significantly impact the cost structure of container transport services including, but not limited to:
- Port pickup and delivery of import containers
- Delivery to consignee warehouses or project sites
- Container transfers or inter-terminal movements
- Empty container returns to designated depots
- Truck waiting time and extended port or warehouse delays
- Diversion, re-routing, or change of delivery locations
- Additional operational requirements due to congestion, fuel price volatility, or truck availability constraints
As these adjustments are industry-driven and implemented directly by trucking operators and their respective associations, such increases are beyond the control of CBPI.
In line with this development, clients are hereby advised that trucking charges may be subject to adjustment based on the prevailing rates imposed by trucking providers, route, equipment availability, and operational conditions at the time of cargo movement. CBPI will ensure that clients are properly informed of the applicable prevailing rates once confirmed by our trucking partners.
CBPI will continue to coordinate closely with its accredited trucking partners in order to maintain continuity of service and minimize operational disruptions. However, any additional charges imposed by trucking providers as a result of the above-mentioned industry adjustments shall be for the account of the cargo owner or consignee.
Furthermore, clients are strongly advised to anticipate possible operational impacts such as limited truck availability, schedule adjustments, or extended delivery lead times, particularly during periods of high port volume and increased logistics demand.
Clients are also advised to anticipate possible operational impacts such as limited truck availability, scheduling adjustments, or extended delivery lead times, particularly during periods of high port volume and increased logistics demand.
CBPI remains committed to providing efficient logistics coordination and will continue to monitor developments within the trucking sector. Further advisories will be issued should there be additional changes affecting cargo transport operations.
We appreciate your understanding and continued cooperation.
For shipment-specific concerns, please coordinate directly with cs.intl@cbpi.com.ph or (02) 8536-7623 to 25.