Liner capacity growing but shipping firms getting fewer—UNCTAD
Though liner shipping capacity is expanding, the companies providing services to ports have gone down in number as consolidation in the industry continues, according…
Lower House approves Customs modernization bill on 3rd reading
The Philippine House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), a priority measure of the…
P700M worth of PH port projects nationwide up for grabs
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will be spending P699.666 million on several port projects around the country, as well as on consultancy services for…
Phase 1 of ICTSI’s Laguna inland depot complete by Dec
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has completed the first section of Phase 1 of its dry port unit, Laguna Gateway Inland Container Terminal…
MCC Transport unveils SMS service on shipment whereabouts
Intra-Asia carrier MCC Transport has introduced a new service that provides clients in the Philippines with information and updates on their cargoes. Officially launched…
Depot operators wary over reports Manila terminals operating as ECDs
The Container Depot Alliance of the Philippines (CDAP) raised “serious concern” over reports Manila terminal operators are offering some carriers free storage for their…
International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) will complete Manila International Container Terminal’s first stage expansion of Yard 7 before the year ends. Upon completion,…
FTAs exert positive effect on box shipping, says Drewry
Free trade agreements (FTAs) like the latest Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal bolster not just trade among the partners but also the growth of container…
BOC introduces key changes to issuance, lifting of alert orders
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued revised rules for the electronic/manual issuance and lifting of alert orders aimed at promoting “transparency and accountability”…
Box carriers’ September GRI bid fails as freight rates plunge further
September proved to be a “terrible” month for the container shipping industry, according to a recent analysis by Freight Investor Services (FIS). Rates fell…
Cagayan de Oro baseport granted 9% hike in cargo-handling charge
Cargo-handling charges at the baseport of Cagayan de Oro increased 9% following approval from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The new rates took effect…
Philippine port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) has renewed its contract to operate, maintain, and develop the Batangas Port Phase 1 for another 10…
ASEAN peers trump PH in infrastructure development
While the Philippines improved its overall ranking in the latest World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016, the country still has some ways…
G6 to shrink Asia-North America capacity in winter
The G6 Alliance has announced temporary service suspensions in the Far East-North America trade as box lines adjust to the expected slow demand traditionally…
Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) recently received and commissioned three new reach stackers and 16 new Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors for its Subic…
