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59 containers in Manila port yield undeclared cosmetics and clothing

The release of 59 containers from the Manila International Container Port (MICP) was halted by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the cargoes were…
  • August 8, 2016
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OOIL dives into red with almost $57M loss in H1

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), parent group of ocean carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), has swung to a net loss in the first…
  • August 8, 2016
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PH domestic merchant vessels up 14% in 2015

The Philippines’ domestic fleet increased 14% to 25,063 sea vessels in 2015 from 22,034 vessels in 2014, latest data from the Maritime Industry Authority…
  • August 5, 2016
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PCCI, EDC craft proposals to boost PH transport sector

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Export Development Council (EDC) have outlined their priority recommendations to the new Department of…
  • August 1, 2016
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Amaro takes up post as new Marina chief

Dr. Marcial Quirico C. Amaro III has been appointed as the new administrator of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), officially taking over last July…
  • August 1, 2016
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ICTSI, MRail strike deal to reopen MICT-Laguna cargo rail service

MRail, Inc. and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) are planning to revive the cargo rail service that will link Manila International Container Terminal…
  • July 30, 2016
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BIR adopts same-day release for foreign transport carriers’ certificates

Foreign air and sea carriers in the Philippines can now get their International Carrier’s Special Certificate (ICSC) and International General Carrier’s Certificate (IGCC) within…
  • July 27, 2016
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PH President identifies infra projects in first SONA

President Rodrigo Duterte said the government will accelerate infrastructure spending to improve national roads and bridges and pursue inter-island linkage and rail projects to…
  • July 27, 2016
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OOCL witnesses volume growth, revenue drop in Q2

For the second quarter of 2016 ended June 30, 2016, Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) reported a 6.6% rise in total volumes, up from…
  • July 27, 2016
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PH transport dept outlines plans, deliverables for first 100 days

Philippine Transportation Secretary Atty Arthur Tugade has outlined wide-ranging plans for the agency, including deliverables for the first 100 days, in a recent meeting…
  • July 25, 2016
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R-II Builders takes on P7.4B reclamation project to expand Manila Harbour Centre

Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada and project developer R-II Builders, Inc. have signed a joint venture agreement to reclaim 50 hectares and make it an…
  • July 25, 2016
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Logistics stakeholders’ confidence falls further in July

Players in the air cargo and sea freight industry continue to evince increasing signs of unease about growth prospects, as indicated by the latest…
  • July 25, 2016
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PH ports book 7.8% volume upswing in Jan-May

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports in the first five months of 2016 grew 7.76% to 93.36 million metric tons (mmt) from 86.64 mmt…
  • July 18, 2016
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PPA chief identifies priorities for first 100 days

Improving port security and streamlining processes for issuing permits will be the focus of new Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager Atty. Jay Daniel…
  • July 18, 2016
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PH ports agency income up slightly from Jan-May

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted a net income of P3.01 billion for the first five months of the year, a 0.46% uptick from…
  • July 18, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Hapag-Lloyd, UASC sign merger pact, eye completion end-2016

Global box carriers Hapag-Lloyd and United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) announced on July 18 that they have signed an agreement to combine business operations,…
  • July 18, 2016
  • 3 minute read

HMM, OOCL trumpet new service networks

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced it is launching a new service to the Middle East as it strives to corner the largest market share…
  • July 18, 2016
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Hyundai Merchant clinches 2M deal, to join alliance April 2017

Financially troubled Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. (HMM) has become a member of the world’s largest shipping alliance, 2M, having met all prerequisites set by…
  • July 14, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Asia-Pacific prime pick for transport investments over next 5 years, says report

The transport sector is looking to Asia-Pacific as the key market for investment over the next five years, according to “The Way Ahead Transport…
  • July 13, 2016
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