Cargo planning through Manila’s principal gateways
Shipment routes are planned around the functional operational capabilities of third-party port facilities across the Greater Manila harbor basin.
Manila International Container Terminal
Manila South Harbor
Manila Multipurpose Terminal
Operated by ICTSI as Manila's primary container gateway, handling high-volume international containerized freight and liner vessel services.
Operated by Asian Terminals Inc., providing dual containerized and general cargo handling facilities suited for diversified trade inputs.
Third-party facility offering specialized breakbulk, heavy-lift, and multipurpose vessel transfer capabilities for industrial support materials.
Six-stage shipment planning flow
01. Commodity & HS Spec
02. Packing & Unitisation
03. Container Selection
Define precise cargo characteristics, tariff classifications, and local Philippine tariff and regulatory requirement baselines.
Confirm container loading formats, palletization, dunnage requirements, and structural cargo securing methods.
Select dry standard, insulated, chilled, or deep-frozen equipment according to specific commodity preservation thresholds.
04. Cut-Off Alignment
05. Document Assembly
06. Handover Monitoring
Align feeder schedule windows with marine terminal gate cut-offs and carrier container availability windows.
Assemble commercial invoices, transport documentation, certificates, and port destination papers prior to dispatch.
Track vessel discharge milestone events, gate releases, and transfer protocols through terminal pickup points.
Dry versus temperature-controlled handling
Dry Container Standards
Temperature-Controlled Reefers
Clean and dry container selection verified for structural integrity. Specialized lining, desiccants, moisture barriers, and odour protection are integrated for vulnerable ambient cargoes.
Precise reefer set-point configuration for chilled or frozen agricultural goods, backed by mandatory container pre-cooling protocols prior to stuffing.
Passive ventilation settings are adjusted according to commodity condensation risks during transit across tropical sea corridors.
Continuous cold chain verification includes active airflow monitoring, humidity controls, and power supply alignment during port dwell time.
Route-Planning Protocol Note
All prospective trade routes and commodity categories are evaluated individually against applicable ocean carrier acceptance rules, port authority compliance, banking conditions, and international documentation standards.
Review your product requirements and terminal logistics specs with our trade evaluation team.
Confirm all essential documentation, verified weights, and cut-off schedule milestones are satisfied prior to terminal gate submission:
1. Confirmed booking reference and carrier confirmation 2. Verified Gross Mass (VGM) weight certification 3. Container identification and physical seal/mark verifications 4. Terminal gate-in and documentation cut-off schedules 5. Import/export document readiness and clearance packs 6. Destination port and consignee handling requirements 7. Mandatory quarantine or agricultural inspection permits