Port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) is expanding the annual capacity of Manila South Harbor to 1.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by 2020,…
Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) is now only awaiting the release of permits to begin a P2.5-billion expansion project, as the Panabo, Davao Del…
Shipowners warned not to use FONARS as a ‘free pass’ to use non-compliant fuel
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) welcomes the decision in principle by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) that in exceptional circumstances, safety or operational…
Seven newly opened missionary routes ignite interest of shipping lines
Several domestic shipping operators have signified interest to serve seven out of the 19 roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) missionary routes that were recently opened by the…
Despite higher earnings in 2018, Maersk says ‘profitability needs to improve’
A.P. Moller-Maersk said profitability last year was in line with the latest guidance for 2018, with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)…
Industry associations, port operators take steps to solve problem with empty containers in PH
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL), Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO), Container Depot Alliance of the Philippines (CDAP) and International…
Draft PH order regulating foreign liners’ fees awaits feedback
Several Philippine government agencies have presented to stakeholder organizations the draft joint administrative order (JAO) that will regulate the local charges imposed by international…
Port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) formally inaugurated the expansion of its Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT) in Georgia. The expansion encompasses…
IMO asked to take measures to address sulfur cap implementation issues
With the January 1, 2020 deadline for the sulfur cap approaching, the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) should take measures to address expected…
New study forecasts impact of automation, technology in transport industry in 2040
The introduction of automation in global transport will be “evolutionary, rather than revolutionary,” according to a new report that investigates how the global transport…
ATI plans to open off-dock yards, empty container depots
Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) will have additional capacity for empty containers by mid-year, helping to address current difficulties in logistics faced by stakeholders. This…
IMO set to adopt new guidelines for safer, standardized navigation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is moving closer to adopting a standardized system for electronic navigation, says the Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco).…
Local shipping lines urged to serve 19 missionary routes
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has declared 19 missionary routes where shipping lines may start a service, Marina deputy administrator for operations Engineer Nannette…
