Question 1

What is PHGES?

Accepted Answer

PHGES is the UN/LOCODE for General Santos, Philippines — a seaport and airport. The code is used on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, GST e-invoices and other international trade documents.

Question 2

Is General Santos used as a destination port for Indian exports?

Accepted Answer

Yes — General Santos (PHGES) is a UN/LOCODE recognised destination. Indian exporters list PHGES as the port of discharge / final destination on Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading and GST e-invoices when shipping to Philippines.

Question 3

Where is General Santos located?

Accepted Answer

General Santos is located at approximately 6.1167°N, 125.1500°E in Philippines.

Question 4

Where should I use the PHGES port code?

Accepted Answer

Use PHGES on Shipping Bills filed at ICEGATE, GST e-invoices when goods are dispatched to or from this port, Bill of Lading port-of-loading / port-of-discharge fields, and on any export documentation that references a UN/LOCODE.

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