THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is pushing for the development of 15 sea routes linking the Philippines to the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam- Indonesia- Malaysia-Philippines…
June 1, 2005
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MARINA: More effort should be placed on shipbuilding
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is keen on developing the Philippines as a maritime hub through the development of the shipbreaking, shipbuilding, and drydocking…
June 1, 2005
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PSB backs overseas shipping operators on FOB promotion
THE Philippine Shippers Bureau (PSB)is supporting overseas shipping operators' drive to encourage Philippine government agencies to use local carriers in their imports. PSB deputy…
The Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association last week conducted its 1st Port Familiarization Tour at the South and North Harbors. The project was supported…
March 2, 2005
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500GRT RP-made ships by end-2006?
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) predicts that new Philippine-made vessels will be afloat by end-2006. "We are thinking of the 500-gross ton roll-on/roll-off types…
March 2, 2005
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MARINA grants 5-yr investment security to missionary route operators
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will grant ship operators of missionary routes five-yearinvestment security.The grant assures the operator of a secured time to recover…
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)has adopted a Ship Safety Inspection System (SSIS) and a manual for its implementation. The move follows the recent transfer…
January 3, 2005
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ASEAN shipowners converge in Manila
The Filipino Shipowners Association hosted the recent ASEAN Shipowners Association in Manila. The meeting discussed key issues affecting shipowners in the region, including security…
December 10, 2003
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PSB pushes use of loan facility for shift to CFR/CIF
THE Philippine Shippers Bureau (PSB) recently re-introduced the use of a loan facility that will help shippers shoulder the cost of shifting to Cost…
December 10, 2003
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ISPS Code worries shipping industry
PHILIPPINE shipping stakeholders expressed uncertainty over the country’s ability to comply with the International Ship and Port Facility Safety Code (ISPS) effective in July…
December 8, 2003
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RP retains seat in IMO council
THE Philippines retained its seat in the influential International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council during the elections held last November 28 in London. The country…
December 3, 2003
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International lines seek stop to PPA order on SRF
INTERNATIONAL shipping lines are seeking a stop to the implementation of Philippine Port Authority’s (PPA) Administrative Order (AO) 02-2003, also known as the “Implementing…
December 1, 2003
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PISA: Lifting of cabotage does not assure lower shipping costs
THE Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA) said relaxing the cabotage rule does not guarantee lower shipping costs in the country. The statement was made…
November 26, 2003
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Shipping operators train for E-port
SHIPPING operators recently sent their representatives to join E-port training sessions in preparation for the full operationalization of the E-port module nationwide. Among the…
November 26, 2003
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New US cargo security rules to take effect in two weeks
ADVANCE shipment details must be sent electronically to authorities before the goods arrive in or leave the US, according to new cargo security rules…
November 26, 2003
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Keppel income up 51% in first nine months
KEPPEL Philippines Marine, Inc., the country’s largest shipyard operator, reported turning in P40.102 million for the first nine months of the year, up 51%…
November 24, 2003
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Filipino shipowners group hosts 29th FASA general meet
THE Filipino Shipowners Association (FSA) will host the 29th Federation of ASEAN Shipowners Association Annual General Meeting (FASA AGM) on December 1-3 at the…
November 24, 2003
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Harbor Star Accounts for Half of Philippine Towage Market
JUST five years into the tug boat and towage business, Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. is now servicing half of the Philippine market. At…
November 5, 2003
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Ocean shipping forecast: 120 M TEUs by 2011
Ocean carriers are expected to handle around 120 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) by 2011 from the present volume of 74 million TEUs, according…
November 3, 2003
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WG&A Jan-Sept income down 19.5%
WG&A Phils. posted a consolidated net income after tax of P255 million for the three quarters ending September 30, 2003, down 19.5% from the…
