THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) recently released new guidelines on the carriage of dangerous cargoes in the domestic trade, putting more responsibility on the…
January 30, 2008
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No freight rate increase for now, local carriers say
LOCAL shipping lines have decided to hold off any increase in freight rates to cushion the impact on shippers of an impending hike in…
January 30, 2008
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DIPSSCOR breaches 200,000-TEU annual mark
THE Davao Integrated Port and Stevedoring Services, Corp. (DIPSSCOR) has reached the 200,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) annual mark for the first time. DIPSSCOR,…
January 28, 2008
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Delay in release of amended forwarding rules not affecting compliance schedule
THE Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) has deferred release of the amended version of Administrative Order (AO) No. 6 or the Revised Rules on Freight…
January 28, 2008
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Indian firm signs up for shipyard-for-rent program
SUBIC Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently inked a 25-year contract with Indian company ABG Shipyard Ltd for the latter to operate a shipyard under…
January 23, 2008
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Subic revenues seen at 6% more in ’08
SUBIC Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is projecting revenue growth of 6% to P1.8 billion for 2008. Last year, the target was 10% although actual…
January 21, 2008
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Marine Risk Note v Insurance Policy
SOMETIME in February 1995, FA Motors of California USA shipped 120 pieces of “motors” via China Airlines bound for Manila, with ABB, Inc (ABB)…
January 21, 2008
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PLSA: Freight industry to grow 10-15% this year
LOCAL carriers expect freight business in the next five years to be rosy, thanks to the robust mining and construction businesses. “The local shipping…
January 16, 2008
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2 VASPs working with AISL on advance manifest
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) has began technical testing of the systems of two Bureau of Customs (BOC)-accredited value-added service providers (VASPs).…
January 14, 2008
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Changes to Domestic Shipping Act pushed
Local cargo carriers are pushing for the amendment of implementing rules and regulations of Republic Act 9295 or the Domestic Shipping Development Act of…
January 14, 2008
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Limited period for oil fund collection eyed
The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is looking at limiting to one year the collection of funds intended for the oil pollution fund.…
January 14, 2008
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Higher trucking rates by Feb 14
A month from today, shippers will be shelling out more for their trucking needs when North Harbor truck operators start implementing a 16% rate…
January 14, 2008
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Shippers push reopening of General Santos-Bitung route
MINDANAO shippers are urging government to revive an initiative to relaunch the General Santos-Bitung, Indonesia route to boost competitiveness of products from Southern Philippines…
January 9, 2008
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Maritime sector continues to lack long-term goals
THE government’s shortsighted approach to developing the maritime industry is keeping the country’s ship registry from attracting more international carriers. Atty. Jose Adolfo Cruz,…
January 7, 2008
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Single maritime agency gets powerful advocate
MALACAÑANG is backing the creation of a single maritime agency, with President Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo ordering the maritime sector to lobby for the establishment of…
January 7, 2008
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Marina to audit class societies
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) will start auditing classification societies in the runup to a mandatory merger program. Marina will conduct the audit to…
January 2, 2008
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Southern RP shippers: Abolish THC immediately
SHIPPERS from southern Philippines want the government to immediately reduce if not abolish the terminal handling charge (THC) being billed by international shipping lines.…
November 5, 2007
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Special purpose company for NH proposed
THE Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA) is proposing the creation of a special purpose company to undertake the immediate modernization of North Harbor. Former…
November 5, 2007
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Marina to Nenaco: Pay supervision fees pronto
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is demanding immediate payment of annual supervision fees (ASF) owed to it by debt-saddled shipping firm Negros Navigation (Nenaco).…
TANKER operators and oil companies are holding off any action against Republic Act 9483 or the Oil Pollution Compensation Act until its implementing guidelines…
