Cargo Handling

Question 1

shall have the direct
control and supervision of all Cargo Handling (CH) operations and other related services being performed by authorized CH Operators within the port zone.

Answer 1

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

Question 2

Scope of services that the CH Operator may provide:

Answer 2

a. Arrastre and stevedoring
b. Container handling
a. Porterage Services

Question 3

A person/entity who/which performs portside cargo handling operations.

Answer 3

Arrastre

Question 4

• covers the shore-based Cargo Handling activities that include the following activity.
• receive and load cargoes from and to ship’s tackle with the use of dock (arrastre) gang and CH gears and equipment.
• deliver or transfer cargo onto or receive from truck’s tail of consignee or shipper’s transportation or ship’s tackle.

Answer 4

Arrastre Service

Question 5

◦ Receiving of containers loaded or empty from vessels unto chassis or trailers provided by shipping lines.

Answer 5

Arrastre

Question 6

Moving such containers on chassis or trailers from alongside carrying vessel to the storage area within the port zone designated for storing containers or CY.

Answer 6

Arrastre

Question 7

Handling, stowing, and shifting containers within the port zone.

Answer 7

Arrastre

Question 8

Loading of containers from place of storage within the port zone unto chassis or
trailers wither for delivery or transfer

Answer 8

Arrastre

Question 9

Receiving, handling and stowing of container that are either loaded or empty
coming from CY outside the port zone.

Answer 9

Arrastre

Question 10

Moving containers either loaded or empty from storage areas within the port zone and loading them unto vessels alongside the pier

Answer 10

Arrastre

Question 11

Providing checking services to determine container marks and numbers and whether they are loaded or unloaded or unmanifested.

Answer 11

Arrastre

Question 12

Include the work performed on board vessel.

Answer 12

Stevedoring Service

Question 13

Is shipment items that require special handling. This type of goods can basically be transported by air transport and must meet the requirements and special handling.

Answer 13

Special Cargo

Question 14

They do not require packing. They require suitable vessels with suitable handling gears.

Answer 14

Bulk (heavy equipment, machinery,
etc)

Question 15

They need special care and protection. Direct delivery to the vessel and direct collection upon arrival of the vessel is advisable.

Answer 15

Goods of High Value

Question 16

Usually carried in suitable ventilated packages in temperature-controlled holds or in thermal containers.

Answer 16

Perishable and Refrigerated

Question 17

It requires special packing, marking and labelling, which is a task undertaken by the shippers themselves

Answer 17

Dangerous /Hazardous

Question 18

A reefer, insulated or ventilated container, covered with a material of low heat transfer.

Answer 18

Thermal

Question 19

A cylindrical tank mounted on a rectangular steel 20 or 28 ft. long, used for liquid or bulk goods

Answer 19

TANK

Question 20

To the Freight Forwarder

Answer 20

1. Consolidation services
2. Door-to-door services
3. Distribution services

Question 21

To the Shipowner

Answer 21

1. Reduction in port time resulting in quick turn around by the ships.
2. Greater utilization of capacity through quick turn around.
3. Reduction in cargo claim liability
4. Facilitation of transshipment.