Davao port services provider doubles reefer capacity
DAVAO Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp (DIPSSCOR) recently doubled capacity of its reefer storage facility to further improve the transport and storage of…
June 20, 2011
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North Port rental rates stay for now
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is keeping a status quo on rental rates and service providers for ancillary services at the North Port, formerly…
June 15, 2011
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ICTSI forms group to operate Subic’s second box terminal
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) has formed another unit to run the second container terminal in Subic Bay. ICTSI Subic, Inc will handle…
June 15, 2011
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Modular port contractor presses start of project
THE contractor of the P11.8-billion modular ports project, the consortium of Eiffel-Matiere SAS, is keen on pushing through with the controversial plan. The project,…
June 13, 2011
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PEZA, freezones gear up for automated export system
THE Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and freeport zones are gearing toward the adoption of the automated export declaration system (AEDS) following the latter’s…
June 13, 2011
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Call for change in scanning operations gains ground
MORE port stakeholders are calling for a revision of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) x-ray scanning procedures. The original proposal put forward by the…
THE Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) recently concluded its 5th annual golf tournament at the Club Intramuros Golf Course in Manila.…
June 8, 2011
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Compliance to risk management systems key to protecting supply chain
PHILIPPINE manufacturers and logistics companies were urged to comply with international risk management programs or face delays in their supply chain. This is according…
June 8, 2011
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2 quay cranes now in service at South Harbor
ASIAN Terminals, Inc. (ATI) has commissioned two new quay cranes at the Manila South Harbor terminal that will enable it to accommodate larger vessels.…
June 6, 2011
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ICTSI subsidiary offers to buy Singapore firm’s stocks
A subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc has offered to buy a stake in Singapore port operator Portek International Limited (Portek). ICTSI Far…
June 6, 2011
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PPA Q1 income down 20%
DESPITE higher port revenues due to increases in wharfage fees and vessel charges, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recorded a 20.39% decline in net…
June 1, 2011
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Customs automated export declaration system now in effect
THE automated export declaration system takes effect today (June 1) in all customs territories but the Bureau of Customs will continue to accept manual…
June 1, 2011
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Cargo scanning procedures likely to stay the same
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is inclined to maintain the status quo on x-ray procedures at ports despite calls from truckers to overhaul the…
June 1, 2011
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No PIATCO payment without just compensation
GOVERNMENT will pay the Philippine International Air Terminal Company, Inc (PIATCO) but only after the issue of claims is settled, Transportation and Communications undersecretary…
April 4, 2011
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Petron’s oil terminal outside scope of modernization plan
PETRON Corp’s planned bunkering and refueling station at the Manila North Harbor may be facing a few problems. An initial Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)…
February 2, 2011
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PH ports should accommodate mother ships — NYK exec
THE Philippine government should look into developing a port system that accommodates mother ships and not just feeder vessels. NYK Line Philippine general manager…
February 2, 2011
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ATI to invest $85M until 2013
ASIAN Terminals, Inc (ATI) is sinking in $85 million starting this year until the end of 2013 to expand its South Harbor terminal in…
February 2, 2011
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Congestion strikes at PH competitiveness
PORT congestion is not only costly for shipping lines but may also affect the Philippines' image overseas. “Aside from additional cost for shipping lines…
January 31, 2011
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Mindanao terminal upbeat over 2011 prospects
MINDANAO Container Terminal (MCT) expects its direct callers to deploy bigger vessels this year in response to Mindanao’s vibrant business outlook. MCT port department…
January 31, 2011
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MICT eyes 6% container volume growth for 2011
MANILA International Container Terminal (MICT) is targeting a 6% increase in container volume this year to about 1.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), anchored…
