Trade imbalance = outbound operations losses for carriers
SOME international shipping lines operating in the Philippines are losing on the outbound trade due to the trade imbalance. SITC Container Lines commercial manager…
December 15, 2010
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PSAA makes history with first lady president
THE Philippine Ship Agents Association (PSAA) inducted its new board last week led by a lady president, the first in the association’s history. Virginia…
December 13, 2010
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Shippers reeling from congestion at SH, MICT
CARRIERS and shippers are reeling from congestion at the South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT).To lick the problem, the free delivery…
December 13, 2010
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2-year status quo at Nenaco, ATS likely
NEGROS Navigation Co (Nenaco) chairman Sulficio Tagud, Jr is keen on keeping the status quo at Nenaco and Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) for the…
December 8, 2010
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PH progress hinges on key structural changes — Expeditors
IF the Philippines is serious in catching the Asian express train, it has to address a few key areas, according to logistics firm Expeditors,…
December 8, 2010
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Exploit use of e-data, shippers urged
EXPRESS operator United Parcel Service (UPS) is urging Philippine shippers to integrate into their operations electronic data to take advantage of improved efficiency and…
December 6, 2010
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Truckers vote on higher hauling fees this week
MEMBERS of the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) said they will increase hauling rates by at least 20% to recover extra…
December 6, 2010
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Aboitiz Group sells transport business to Nenaco for P4.6B
NEGROS Navigation Co (Nenaco) acquired the country’s biggest local shipping company, Aboitiz Transport System (ATS), for about P4.6 billion, more than a year after…
December 6, 2010
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Industry asks Marina: What's your policy direction?
THE Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA) is asking the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to come up with clear policy directions for the shipping sector.…
December 1, 2010
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Unified strategy vs piracy sought
The International Shipping Federation (ISF) is batting for a unified approach to combatting piracy. “While we are thankful for the international naval presence in…
November 24, 2010
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Export shipments may go through selectivity system
Exporters' pre-registration with BOC, auto debit payment also eyed under draft CMO There is no need for a new set of rules for the…
November 24, 2010
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Lax adoption of tanker age limit not helping operators' refleeting efforts
TANKER operators are asking the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to strictly implement the age limit for imported tankers, noting its lax adoption is wreaking…
November 17, 2010
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PISFA hits lack of consultation at BOC
THE Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) wants a direct hand in the crafting of policies at the Bureau of Customs (BOC). "We want…
November 17, 2010
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Coast Guard will settle for search and rescue vessel upgrades
THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is looking for ways to upgrade the service life of its search-and-rescue vessels (SARVs). "We are now doing studies…
November 17, 2010
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Wanted: More naval architects
THE country’s efforts to modernize shipbuilding could get a big boost if the educational system can turn out more naval architecture and marine engineering…
November 15, 2010
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2Go beefs up services to Mindanao
2GO, the logistics arm of Aboitiz Transport System (ATS), is now offering more frequent services to Mindanao, particularly Davao, Butuan and General Santos. Weekly…
November 15, 2010
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Marina still lead body in maritime safety inspections
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) remains on top of maritime safety inspections under Republic Act 9993 or the New Coast Guard law. "Maritime safety…
November 10, 2010
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Aquino to lead Tsuneishi vessel naming, launch
PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III will name and launch today (November 10) the 120th vessel built by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc (THICI) in Balamban…
November 10, 2010
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FONASBA reports give cause for optimism
SHIPPING is picking up across the board after the 2008/09 crisis. This was the general sentiment at the recent Federation of National Associations of…
November 8, 2010
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Some Customs policies bane to trade – PISFA
PHILIPPINE importers are holding back their shipments due to certain Bureau of Customs (BOC) policies which they see as counterproductive to trade. The Philippine…
