PHILIPPINE shipping lines want cashless transactions in the payment of arrastre and stevedoring fees, saying this will cut transaction time as well as minimize…
August 10, 2011
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North Port to roll out new terminal system
THE Manila North Harbour Port, Inc (MNHPI) will soon adopt the Synchronized Planning and Real-time Control System (SPARCS) to streamline procedures at the North…
DAVAO Integrated Port and Stevedoring Services Corp. (DIPSSCOR), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) and cargo handler at the Sasa Wharf…
August 8, 2011
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Korea eyes P2.4B container facility in Philippine province
A P2.4-billion container seaport at the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport, south of Manila in the Philippines may soon rise with funding from…
August 8, 2011
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Hapag-Lloyd levies congestion surcharge at India’s congested Port of Jawaharlal Nehru
Following APL’s lead, Hapag-Lloyd plans to enforce a port congestion surcharge at India’s Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) as the equipment modernization program…
August 8, 2011
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Slowdown predicted for northern Europe’s port container volume
The six major ports in northern Europe will see a continued decline in overall import and export container growth from March, the year’s high,…
August 8, 2011
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ICTSI drops out of Portek bid
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) formally withdrew its offer to acquire Portek International Ltd after Japanese firm Mitsui & Co acquired majority stake…
August 3, 2011
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Maersk imposes general rate increase on India/Middle East-Europe cargo
From September 1, Denmark-based Maersk Line will enforce a general rate increase on cargo moving from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to…
August 3, 2011
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Port of Jawaharlal Nehru disputes lack of planning, consultation in terminal upgrades
The Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) in India denied media reports that crane installation at the port-run terminal was carried out without proper…
August 3, 2011
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Global container terminals post “healthy growth” in 2010 – Drewry report
After the economic downturn in 2009, almost all of the global container terminal operators saw a return to healthy growth in 2010, according to…
August 3, 2011
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ICTSI to take over Subic’s second container terminal
THE Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) finally signed the contract to operate Subic’s New Container…
August 1, 2011
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Customs pushes graduated fees for use of GPS seals
THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is proposing graduated fees for the use of global positioning system-equipped seals. The fee is the only hurdle…
August 1, 2011
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Stalled relocation North Harbor project
THE decision of the Office of the Philippine President (OP) to defer relocation of informal settlers in various parts of Metro Manila will affect…
July 27, 2011
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South Korea to invest $39 billion in port upgrades
The South Korean government has announced plans to invest 41 trillion won (US$38.9 billion) through 2020 to expand port infrastructure, news reports said. The…
July 27, 2011
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Kaohsiung Harbor eyes new business from China’s second-tier harbors
After it becomes a corporation in 2012, Kaohsiung Harbor may set up joint ventures with major international harbor operators to tap the transshipment business…
July 27, 2011
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Port of Tanjung Pelepas posts 16 percent volume growth
The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia saw volume grow 16 percent in the first half of 2011. The port handled 3.7 million…
July 27, 2011
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Oil tugs, barges in PH must undergo cargo survey
OIL tugs and barges will now have to first secure and pay for a bulk cargo survey before a shipside permit is issued them…
July 25, 2011
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Poor port infrastructure a threat to Indonesia’s economy – APMT exec
A top official of APM Terminals (APMT) said Indonesia must immediately embark on an improvement program for its port and inland infrastructure if it…
July 25, 2011
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ICTSI offer date for Portek shares extended
THE closing date for ICTSI Far East’s offer to acquire all issued and paid-up ordinary shares in Singapore-listed Portek International Limited has been extended…
July 25, 2011
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No use for additional ro-ro ports, says PPA chief
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) sees no immediate need to pursue the roll on-roll off (ro-ro) port project of the previous administration, considering some…
