BALTIC Container Terminal (BCT) in Poland recently handled its first heavy cargo using its new Liebherr LHM-400 mobile harbor crane (MHC) from sister company…
January 26, 2011
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PPA, terminal operators: Congestion now easing
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and operators of the South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) said they expect port congestion to…
January 19, 2011
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PPA eyes acceleration of medium-term plans
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is looking to fast track implementation of its medium-term plans. These include improving major gateways; aggressively pursuing computerization; pursuing…
MANILA International Container Terminal (MICT) is now refusing to receive empty containers of international carriers to drastically reduce congestion at the port. Since Friday,…
January 17, 2011
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Hike overstaying cargo fee to lick congestion – ATI, ICTSI
MANILA International Container Terminal (MICT) operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) and South Harbor operator Asian Terminals, Inc (ATI) are recommending to the…
January 12, 2011
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POM sails past 2011 collection goal
THE Port of Manila (POM) surpassed its 2011 collection target, registering a P3.52-billion surplus, up 7% over its P50.2-billion target. Cash collections accounted for…
January 10, 2011
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Port congestion still heavy but projects seen to help lick problem
MANILA International Container Terminal (MICT) operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) and South Harbor Asian Terminals, Inc (ATI) are proceeding with investments this…
January 5, 2011
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ICTSI Georgia signs deal with MSC
Batumi International Container Terminal (BICT), ICTSI’s terminal in Batumi, Georgia recently signed a new Terminal Services Agreement (TSA) on tariffs and streamlined terms of…
January 3, 2011
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Cut dwell time for laden boxes to beat congestion, PISFA suggests to operators
THE operators of South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) should temporarily cap dwell time for laden containers. Shipping lines should also…
January 3, 2011
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PPA re-adopts free 2-hour standby time at North Harbor
Charging of stripping, stuffing fee also disallowed SHIPPING lines and shippers using the North Harbor will get some cost reprieve following the Philippine Ports…
Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA), ICTSI’s unit in Guayaquil, Ecuador recently received an honorable mention from the city of Guayaquil after the company competed for…
December 29, 2010
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Haulage rates in North Harbor up 3.2%
MEMBERS of the Integrated North Harbor Truckers Association (INHTA), the biggest truck operators carrying domestic containers to and from the North Harbor, have jacked…
December 27, 2010
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Congestion cuts truck trips from three to one weekl
LOSSES for industry stakeholders continue to mount with ongoing congestion at the South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). In an interview,…
December 27, 2010
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PPA revenues up 19% by end-Q3
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted an 18.86% increase in revenues for the first three quarters of the year, almost double its projection for…
December 22, 2010
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South Harbor, MICT truckers impose fuel surcharge
TRUCKERS servicing the South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) are now collecting a P1,000 fuel surcharge for every twenty-equivalent unit they…
THE 14th PISFA Bowling Tournament, which ran for nine weeks starting in early October, wrapped up last week. The event was held every Wednesday…
December 20, 2010
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Bulk terminal bidding may start second quarter— PPA
BIDDING for the country’s newest bulk terminal is expected to commence by the second quarter of next year, according to the Philippine Ports Authority…
December 20, 2010
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Strike at South Harbor, MICT looms over port jam
FED up with congestion at the South Harbor and the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), some port users are threatening to go on a…
December 20, 2010
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POM zips past 2010 revenue goal
THE Port of Manila (POM) will likely exceed its 2010 collection target. As of December 7, the port already collected P50.29 billion or P90…
December 15, 2010
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5 key ports on the auction block
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will privatize five major ports in the next five years, according to PPA general manager Atty. Juan Sta. Ana.…
