Clark International Airport as Asia’s next aerotropolis
With the world’s economic center of gravity rapidly moving eastward, there is increasing urgency to develop Clark International Airport into an aviation hub, and…
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will replace next year its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system with the Integrated Philippine Customs System (iPCS). At the recent…
PH maritime insurance industry seeks partner with more financial muscle
Philippine insurance firms are asking the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to take the lead in providing insurance cover for the maritime industry. At…
The Philippine maritime industry needs no less than a visionary with strong political will to institute necessary and long-needed changes in the sector. This…
The Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is proposing a Luzon Integrated Railway system in lieu of the controversial Northrail project. “Sadly, the…
Subic’s NCT1 and 2, gateways and not spillover terminals — ICTSI
International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) continues to have a positive outlook on its Subic terminals despite their low capacity utilization. “We firmly believe…
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is proposing an incentive program for logistics players to help transform the freeport into a major player in the…
Ramon De Leon, chairman of Manila-based Pac-Atlantic Group, offered a private sector wish list for Subic Bay which, when addressed, would greatly bolster utilization…
Subic, Clark investments grow along with ambition to become transport hubs
The Philippine government is eyeing Subic and Clark to provide a world-class passenger mobility and cargo distribution network, according to National Economic and Development…
Increased global throughput, bigger ships pose challenge to port industry
The global port industry faces many challenges such as capacity expansion, improvement of safety and security level, and logistics and environment issues, according to…
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman Roberto Garcia said he will form a task force that will mainly market facilities of the freeport, two…
Subic Bay upgrading port facilities to fill looming capacity shortage in Asia
The Port of Subic Bay, with its strategic location in northern Philippines, continues to modernize its facilities and expand its infrastructure to establish itself…
IAPH Secretary General to speak at Subic Bay maritime conference
Susumu Naruse, Secretary General of the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH), will be among local and international speakers at the Subic Bay…
Conference highlights logistics, investments opportunities at Subic Bay
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in cooperation with the Subic Bay International Terminal Corp is organizing the Subic Bay Maritime Conference & Exhibit on…
Auckland hosts 39th Executive Council Meeting of FAPAA
Auckland, New Zealand — The Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand (CBAFF) recently hosted the 39th Executive Council Meeting and annual…
More than 40 Indonesian shipowners along with the Minister of the Indonesian Department of State-owned Enterprises will attend CIMPS-Europort 2012 being held in Nanjing,…
Singapore – Asia Pacific Maritime (APM) 2012 recently ended with several maritime deals sealed during the three-day exhibition and conference in Singapore. Singapore-based GK…
World maritime leaders give forecast at Asia Pacific Maritime 2012
Singapore – In a year fraught with mounting challenges for the shipping industry, Asia’s maritime community has come together in Singapore as it hosts…