Shipping groups call on all countries to fully implement IMO 2020
The shipping industry is urging the strict and full implementation of the fuel sulfur cap, saying it found “disturbing” the reports that some countries…
PLSA raises concerns on PPA’s proposed uniform tariff
The Philippine Liner Shipping Association (PLSA) is seeking clarification on uniform tariff rates the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) wants applied to ports won through…
PISA: removing shipping from list of public utilities will harm riding public
The Philippine Inter-island Shipping Association (PISA) has reiterated its opposition to removal of transportation services, including domestic shipping, from the list of public utilities.…
Global liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its digital product portfolio by offering its customers an online marine insurance. German-based Hapag-Lloyd said “Quick Cargo…
ICTSI Ecuador launches first transport insurance program for banana trade
Contecon Guayaquil SA—the Ecuadorian subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)—is providing a comprehensive insurance program to support growers at the world’s largest…
CMA CGM reports volume, profit growth in Q2 from strong intraregional lanes
French transport and logistics provider CMA CGM said its shipping business remained strong in the second quarter, with significant improvement in volumes carried and…
Maritime group against bills declassifying shipping as public utility
The Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) is opposing bills that propose to remove transportation services, which include domestic shipping, from the list of services…
PH fuel marking program implementing rules released
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has finally released implementing rules for its fuel marking program, which mandates marking and testing of petroleum products under…
Digital transformation of maritime shipping accelerating, says report
The digital transformation of the maritime freight market is growing at an impressive rate as the sector seeks to improve transparency and response time…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is giving stakeholders until September 9 to comment on its proposal adopting a uniform cargo-handling tariff in all port…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) hopes to break ground next year on a P300-million shipbuilding facility covering around 10 hectares. The feasibility study has…
Thai Customs to adopt logistics blockchain technology TradeLens
The Customs Department of Thailand will use the logistics blockchain platform TradeLens jointly developed by IBM and Maersk to streamline procedures and to track…
MARINA issues rules on conversion of ships from domestic to int’l trade
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued rules on registration and documentation of ships for permanent conversion from domestic to international voyages. All ships…
Cebu-based shipping group installs first set of officers
The newly established Philippine Coastwise Shipping Association (PCSA) has formally inducted its new set of officers for 2019-2020. PCSA—the merger of three Cebu-based shipping…
Faster turnaround, better services seen at Honduras port
Operadora Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), the Honduran subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), has beefed up its partnership with Honduran authorities to improve…
Chelsea bags original proponent status for Davao port proposal
Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (CLIHC) has been granted the original proponent status (OPS) for its unsolicited proposal to modernize Davao Sasa Port. CLIHC…
OOCL volumes expand 3.2%, revenue grows 6.5% in H1
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) said its container transport and logistics business reported EBIT of US$153 million for the first half of 2019, a…
Duterte requires advance clearance of foreign ships passing through PH waters
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered all foreign vessels passing through the Philippines’ territorial waters to notify concerned government authorities and get advance clearance from…
