(NAR) VOL. 5 NO. 1/JANUARY - MARCH 1994
To finally resolve the issue on the proper definition of heavy lift cargoes, the following definition and proper classification of cargoes are hereby issued:
1. Heavy lift cargo shall refer to a very large and heavy single unit cargo, usually large heavy equipment the minimum weight of which is 5,000 kilograms (five (5) tons) and which is usually discharged or loaded by a heavy lifting derrick, crane or boom. Examples of this are: locomotives, bulldozers, graders, payloaders, transit mixers and the like.
1.1 | In the case of large machineries (e.g. boilers, generators, etc.) and other heavy and large equipment, part or parts thereof shall likewise be treated and considered as heavy lift; provided, that the single unit of such machinery part or component weighs at least five (5) tons. |
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1.2 | Steel products whether these are hot/cold steel rolls/coils, billets, etc., although weighing five (5) tons, shall still be treated as iron and steel products, with the corresponding cargo handling charges imposed therefor. |
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1.3 | Marble slabs/boulders weighing at least 5 tons a piece shall not be treated as heavy lift, and shall be assessed with the general cargo non-prime commodity handling rate. |
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1.4 | In the case of the preceding item, when containerized, the corresponding cargo handling charges for loaded containers shall be imposed, even if said cargo weighs five (5) tons or more. |
2. Charges - Heavy lift charges shall be exclusive of equipment hire if vessels gear is inadequate for stevedoring services.
3. Repealing Clause - All PPA Administrative Orders, Memorandum Circulars/Orders issuances. rules and regulations inconsistent herewith are hereby revoked, repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
4. Effectivity - This Administrative Order shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
For strict compliance.
Adopted: 18 May 1993
(Sgd.) ROGELIO A. DAYAN
General Manager