Marina goes slow on policy scrapping wooden-hulled ships
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is reviewing the proposal to phase out all wooden-hulled vessels operating in the local trade. "The proposal… is still…
November 8, 2010
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ATS books P480M loss in first nine months
DOMESTIC shipping operator Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) posted a net loss of P480.4 million for the first three quarters of the year, a reversal…
November 8, 2010
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Domestic carriers to start paying tonnage dues soon
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has resurrected the imposition of tonnage dues on local vessels in a bid to increase collection. The tonnage due…
November 3, 2010
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New draft of Maritime Act being worked on
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) together with vessel operators is putting together a new draft of the Philippine Marine Act for filing in Congress…
November 1, 2010
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Local carriers seek return of free cargo standby time
THE Philippine Liner Shipping Association (PLSA) is pushing for the reimposition of the two-hour free standby time for cargoes at the North Harbor. The…
October 27, 2010
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ARL introduces new lashing planner software
ARL last week launched its lashing planner software, the ARL Lashing Planner. The tool provides visual planning of stevedore lashing teams working on the…
October 25, 2010
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PSB soon to be known as Supply Chain Logistics Bureau
THE Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) is pushing for the immediate release of an executive order (EO) that will transform the agency into the Supply…
October 20, 2010
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Vessel layups remain the order of the day
IT seems the shipping industry has not seen the end of vessel layups. “Carriers continue to have idle ships and have been very careful…
October 20, 2010
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CTSI LOGISTICS SUPPORT IN RECORD-BREAKING FOOT RACE. CTSI
Logistics Philippines recently supported the 10.10.10: A Run for the Pasig River, by far the largest foot race in the Philippines and in the…
THE Philippines expects cargo throughput to continue increasing next year but at a slower pace, according to Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Commercial Services Department…
October 20, 2010
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3 RTGs installed at Davao port
DAVAO’S Sasa Wharf recently received a boost in cargo-handling equipment with the arrival of three new rubber-tired gantries (RTGs). The additional equipment will improve…
MAERSK Line recently announced the appointment of Silvia Ding as its new Country Manager for the Philippines. Ding, who assumes her role effective October…
October 13, 2010
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Logistics sectors upbeat over business prospects
OPTIMISM seems the prevailing sentiment among most logistics players these days. International container shipping lines and truckers are enjoying higher volumes, thanks to strong…
October 13, 2010
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Cargo handlers’ group seeks review of PPA compendium
THE Philippine Chamber of Arrastre and Stevedoring Operators (PCASO) is proposing a revision of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) compendium on port operations, cargo…
October 11, 2010
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Cargo-handling rate increase looms
SHIPPERS may have to contend with higher cargo-handling rates very soon as the Philippine Chamber of Arrastre and Stevedoring Operators (PCASO) prepares to seek…
October 6, 2010
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Ro-ro soon a mainstay in Asean countries
THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) 2011-2015 integration master plan includes a transportation mode familiar to Philippine shippers: the ro-ro or roll on-roll…
September 27, 2010
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Harbor Star takes part in maritime crisis management seminar
HARBOR Star Shipping Services Inc last week helped conduct the first Maritime Crisis Management seminar at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. On the first day…
September 27, 2010
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DOST-PCASO agreement pushes local crane production, use
THE Philippine Chamber of Arrastre and Stevedoring Operators (PCASO) recently forged an agreement with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) involving the use…
September 27, 2010
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PCG adds opposition to water usage tax
IN addition to local vessel operators, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is strongly against the proposed water usage tax of the Manila city government.…
September 22, 2010
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RP celebrates Maritime Week
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is spearheading a series of activities for this year’s Maritime Week (September 20-26, 2010) in coordination with public and…
