SM Shipping’s March launch of Asia-US service hits a snag
South Korea’s SM Shipping, the newest container carrier which was created by Samra Midas (SM) Group following its purchase of the Asia-North America route…
50% discount for PEZA cargoes passing through Batangas port stays
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has once again extended the 50% discount on processing fees for ecozone import and export shipments that go…
PH shipping group petitions for stronger gov’t action vs sea pirates
Domestic shipping lines are requesting the Philippine government to increase maritime patrols in the Moro Gulf and in the waters between Zamboanga Peninsula and…
The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) reached its first year-to-date 2-million twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) move last December. The flagship operation of global port…
BOC chief bares list of importers “under investigation”
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released an initial list of 71 importers and their customs brokers under investigation due to seized shipments.…
Rates up but 2017 still holds further uncertainty for box shipping
Freight rates have increased, but the global container shipping market faces further volatility in 2017 arising from an unpredictable economic and geo-political situation, according…
Shipping’s confidence up at the start of unpredictable 2017
The confidence of the shipping industry remains unsinkable even as it faces what appears to be another challenging, unpredictable year. “Confidence in shipping increased…
PH carrier Gothong Southern to offer logistics services with Japanese partner
Philippine domestic liner Gothong Southern Shipping Lines, Inc. has established a joint venture company (JVC) with Japan-based logistics and distribution company Suzue Corporation to…
CAB budget raised 11%, but Marina funding slashed 38%
The Philippine aviation regulatory agency has been allocated a higher budget this year while the maritime authority’s funding was cut. The Civil Aeronautics Board…
PH transport security agency starts hearings for draft rules on maritime safety
The Office for Transportation Security (OTS), an attached agency of the Philippine Department of Transportation, is currently conducting consultative meetings focused on revising the…
Japanese ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K’’ Line) said it has filed a civil lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court against Singapore-based APL…
Taiwanese container carrier Wan Hai Lines will expand further its Southeast Asia network by joining the Thailand-Belawan Service come January. The Thailand-Belawan Service (also…
Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon said he is planning to build “world-class port facilities” in the medium term at the Manila port as he…
