Cabotage Law
Why the costs are too expensive? ✏️ Glenn Junsay Pansensoy · 📁 National Affairs · ⏱️ 4 min read The Island Tax: Why Philippine Logistics is the Most Expensive in Asia The Island Tax Why Philippine Logistics is the Most Expensive in Asia The Philippines is a maritime nation by definition, comprising over 7,641 islands. In a healthy economy, the sea should be a "blue highway"—a low-cost, high-efficiency route for trade. However, for the average Filipino consumer, the sea has become a barrier. Moving a container of rice from Isabela to Zamboanga shouldn't cost more than importing electronics from South Korea, yet it frequently does. Understanding the Cabotage Law The term "Cabotage" refers to the right to operate transport services within a particular territory. In the Philippines, the Tariff and Customs Code and ...