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Regional trade, new technologies reshaping future of freight forwarding

Intra-regional trade and the use of technology in transportation are increasing, and these trends are expected to bring changes to traditional freight forwarding, according…
  • July 17, 2015
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Maersk names 19th mega ship for Asia-Europe network

Danish shipping company Maersk Line christened on July 13 the Marchen Maersk—one of the largest ships in its fleet and among the most advanced…
  • July 15, 2015
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5 RTGs in Manila South Harbor operational by Aug

Five rubber-tired gantry cranes (RTGs) are now being assembled at the Manila South Harbor by listed port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) for full…
  • July 14, 2015
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Carrier groups seek decisive PPA action on persistent port inadequacies

Philippine port stakeholders have unveiled a laundry list of immediate and long-term measures that the government, especially the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), can undertake…
  • July 14, 2015
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Supply-demand imbalance reaching ‘tipping point’—Drewry

The supply-demand gap is widening and industry load factors are worsening, making it that much harder for carriers to stem the freefall of freight…
  • July 13, 2015
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PPA beefs up preparations for ASEAN integration

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has intensified preparations for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration in two areas—increasing cargo handling capacity to…
  • July 13, 2015
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Return xrays to Mindanao port premises, shippers press BOC

Importers shipping through the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) have again asked for the return of x-rays to within the port area to do away…
  • July 13, 2015
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DTI orders release of import commodity clearance within 3 days

Import commodity clearances (ICCs) must be issued to Philippine importers and traders within three working days of filing to ensure ease in doing business…
  • July 11, 2015
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Davao-Sasa Port upgrade crucial to Mindanao trade growth

Modernizing the century-old Davao-Sasa port will fuel trade and spur economic and social development across Mindanao, according to Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya. “No…
  • July 11, 2015
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Poland’s Gdansk port raises hopes for Asia-Europe trade

Ocean carriers are adding new calls to Gdansk as the Polish port shows remarkable growth in contrast to other regional ports, fueling optimism for…
  • July 10, 2015
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Maersk orders 9 nimble 14,000-TEU box ships for various trades

Danish ocean box carrier Maersk Line on July 8 signed an order contract with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for nine newbuilds with a capacity…
  • July 8, 2015
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Evergreen orders 10 box ships for intra-Asia service

Taiwan’s container shipping company Evergreen Line has confirmed it made an order for ten 2,800-TEU box ships from two shipyards as part of a…
  • July 8, 2015
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Drewry reverses forecast: container shipping now lucky to break even

A toxic mixture of overcapacity, weak demand, and a fierce price war is threatening the profitability of the liner shipping industry for the rest…
  • July 8, 2015
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G6 Alliance voids 4 sailings on Asia-Europe lane

The G6 Alliance is cancelling four sailings between Asia and Europe from July to August “in response to changes in market demand,” as the…
  • July 8, 2015
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BOC slashes penalties for late submission of sea manifests

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reduced penalties for late submission of sea manifests in response to a long-standing request by the shipping industry.…
  • July 7, 2015
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PH solon demands probe of domestic ships after Ormoc tragedy

Senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV is urging the Upper House to look into the seaworthiness of domestic vessels following the recent sea mishap involving…
  • July 7, 2015
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NEDA proposes steps to defuse berthing tensions in Iloilo port

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region VI has recommended several measures the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) can take to resolve berthing issues at…
  • July 6, 2015
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GLY Integrated opens empties depot in Cavite

A nine-hectare container yard in Kawit, Cavite has recently opened to accommodate storage of empty containers going to or coming from the south of…
  • July 6, 2015
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