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Philippine shipping group proposes reclassifying RoRo terminals as highway infrastructure

The coastwise industry body has laid out proposed changes to maritime port governance and inter-island routes.

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The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association has proposed reclassifying RoRo terminals as part of the national highway network instead of revenue-generating port facilities.[1] Association chairman Lucio Lim Jr. stated terminal fees account for 5% to 10% of freight cost for a 10-wheeler truck. Fees reach 15% on some short routes.[2] The group has also proposed transferring management of non-base RoRo ports from port authorities to the Department of Public Works and Highways.[3] The association published proposals for eight inter-island expressway corridors across the Visayas and Mindanao regions.[4] It is discussing a separate Northern Cebu maritime industrial park proposal with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro.[5]
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  1. The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association proposed reclassifying RoRo terminals as part of the national highway network instead of revenue-generating port facilities. · The Manila Times
  2. Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association Chairman Lucio Lim Jr. stated that RoRo terminal fees account for 5% to 10% of freight cost for a 10-wheeler truck, reaching 15% on some short routes. · The Manila Times
  3. The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association proposed transferring management of non-base RoRo ports from port authorities to the Department of Public Works and Highways. · The Manila Times
  4. The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association published proposals for eight inter-island expressway corridors across the Visayas and Mindanao regions. · The Manila Times
  5. Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association stated it is discussing a Northern Cebu maritime industrial park proposal with Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro. · The Manila Times
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