THE Philippines and Brunei are exploring further use of ports under the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) to expand trade between the two…
THE TMI Group of Companies recently awarded scholarships to deserving children of employees. Photo shows award recipients (L to R): Dianne Navaja, Kent Razi…
June 6, 2011
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First-quarter cargo throughput down 4%
PHILIPPINE cargo volume declined 4.34% in the first three months of the year to 36.47 million metric tons (mmt) from 38.12 mmt in the…
May 30, 2011
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SMC Shipping buys shares in Cebu shipyard
A unit of San Miguel Corp (SMC), SMC Shipping and Lighterage Corp, has bought a majority stake in Keppel Cebu Shipyard Land, Inc (KCSLI)…
The 11th PISFA (Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association) Billiard Tournament was recently held at the Star Billiards Centre in Quezon City. Photo shows (seated…
May 25, 2011
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Mercury Freight marks 24th anniversary, official launch of US sales office
Mercury Freight Int’l Inc.’s 24th year in the Philippine logistics industry was made even more memorable with the official opening of its sales office…
May 25, 2011
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Middle East woes dampen Feb air demand
INTERNATIONAL cargo and passenger traffic increased in February even as international carriers said political unrest in the Middle East dampened growth demand for both…
April 4, 2011
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Maersk Line sees modest growth in PH shipping
MAERSK Line, the world’s largest container carrier, expects modest growth for the Philippine shipping industry this year. “The key driver of growth remains private…
January 26, 2011
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Vessels seized due to oil smuggling
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently seized two vessels allegedly involved in smuggling bunker fuel. The MV Chelsea and MT China Venture were caught…
January 26, 2011
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INHTA to levy higher fuel surcharge
THE Integrated North Harbor Truckers Association (INHTA) will collect a higher fuel surcharge possibly starting February 1. Documents obtained by PortCalls showed INHTA will…
January 19, 2011
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Shipping lines open to congestion surcharge talks under proper forum
INTERNATIONAL carriers are open to discussing the issue of the port congestion surcharge in a "consultative meeting". PortCalls on Monday reported that shipping line…
January 12, 2011
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Solid Shipping: 2011 offers bright prospects
LOCAL cargo carrier Solid Shipping Lines (SSL) expects a rosy 2011 after a strong finish to last year. "We can say that our 2011…
January 10, 2011
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Nenaco eyes remaining shares of Aboitiz
LOCAL shipping operator Negros Navigation Co (Nenaco) plans to acquire the remaining shareholdings of the Aboitiz Group in Aboitiz Transport System (ATS). Following the…
January 10, 2011
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Negros purchase of ATS completed
NEGROS Navigation Co (Nenaco) has completed its acquisition of the country’s largest shipping firm, Aboitiz Transport System (ATS). Nenaco and ATS completed the sale…
January 3, 2011
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Monopoly in cargo sector unlikely with ATS-Nenaco deal
THE acquisition of Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) by Negros Navigation Co (Nenaco) may potentially lead to a monopoly in the passage market but not…
January 3, 2011
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International lines to collect congestion surcharge in Manila
Starting January, international shipping lines servicing Manila will impose a congestion surcharge due to the persistent jam at the South Harbor and the Manila…
December 29, 2010
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International lines cutting deep into local carriers’ business
Local shipping lines are reeling from competition resulting from more direct calls of international carriers, particularly in Visayas and Mindanao. The lines point to…
December 29, 2010
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Capacity oversupply to hound shipping industry: UNCTAD
Oversupply of bottoms in the international trade will remain a major issue for the shipping industry in the near term, according to the United…
December 29, 2010
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Domestic shippers face 50% hike in bunker surcharge
MEMBERS of the Philippine Liner Shipping Association (PLSA) are set to impose a 50% increase in the bunker surcharge as early as next month.…
December 27, 2010
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RP carriers: SEAIR-Tiger deal may violate cabotage law
THE partnership between South East Asian Airlines (SEAIR) and Tiger Airways should be scrutinized to guarantee it does not skirt the country’s Cabotage Law,…
