THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is spearheading a series of activities for this year’s Maritime Week (September 20-26, 2010) in coordination with public and…
September 20, 2010
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MICT licks technical glitch
OPERATIONS at the country’s leading international port are back to normal after technical glitches last Wednesday threw a monkey wrench on carriers’ operations. In…
September 6, 2010
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ICTSI says no violation in berth construction
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) belied allegations it is engaging in “illegal reclamation” at Isla Puting Bato in Tondo, where it is constructing…
August 25, 2010
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Port of Manila records collection surplus in July
THE Port of Manila (POM) collected P4.87 billion in July, 1.2% or P58 million more than the same month last year’s P4.812 billion. POM…
August 25, 2010
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ICTSI ups share in Argentine terminal
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) recently increased its share in Argentinian port Tecplata SA through its Uruguayan subsidiary International Ports of South America and…
August 23, 2010
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PPA introduces 10 ro-ro ports in Bicol
LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) last week identified 10 new roll on-roll off (ro-ro) ports in the Bicol region for inclusion…
August 23, 2010
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ATI income soars 75% in first half
ASIAN Terminals, Inc (ATI) posted a 75.4% increase in net income to P912.1 million for the first half of the year from P519.9 million…
August 18, 2010
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Port of Portland inks terminal lease with ICTSI subsidiary
THE Port of Portland closed on a 25-year lease of its container and breakbulk facilities at Terminal 6 to ICTSI Oregon, a subsidiary of…
August 16, 2010
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Manila-Vietnam container trade up 11% to 3,279 TEUs
CONTAINER cargo handled by members of the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) in the Manila-Vietnam trade grew 11.19% in the first four months…
August 11, 2010
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ICTSI net income surges 83% in first semester
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) recently reported an 83% hike in net income to $42.4 million for the first half of the year…
APL starts new direct US West Coast service at ICTSI Japanese terminal
Naha International Container Terminal, Inc. (NICTI), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) managing the international container terminal at the Port of…
August 9, 2010
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ICTSI sells shares in non-core businessesweek
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) recently sold its stake in a shipyard and real estate company to concentrate on its core business of…
August 9, 2010
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ATI okays sale of Mariveles terminal
ASIAN Terminals Inc (ATI) shareholders gave the green light last Friday to the sale of Mariveles Grains Terminal in Bataan. ATI chair Eusebio Tanco…
August 2, 2010
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FF Cruz in 1-year hiatus from PPA projects
NEWLY installed Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager Atty Juan Sta. Ana said his former employer, developer and contractor FF Cruz and Co, Inc,…
August 2, 2010
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Bataan freeport readies masterplan
THE Authority of the Freeport of Bataan (AFAB) will release in a year’s time the area’s 20-year development masterplan. The plan will include infrastructure…
July 28, 2010
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PPA GM puts premium on port privatization
NEWLY installed Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager Atty. Juan Sta. Ana said privatization will be the port agency's key direction under his watch.…
July 26, 2010
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Old hands take over top PPA, Marina positions
ATTY. Juan Sta. Ana took over as Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) general manager on Monday, taking over from Atty. Oscar Sevilla who served as…
July 21, 2010
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North Harbor operations now near normal — shipping lines
Operations at the North Harbor are almost back to normal, but no thanks to the port’s new operator Manila North Harbour Port, Inc (MNHPI).…
July 19, 2010
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Oil island, grains terminal need prior PPA ok
THE establishment of an oil island and grains terminal proposed by new North Harbor operator Manila North Harbour Port Inc (MNHPI) requires pre-approval by…
July 14, 2010
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North Harbor operator eyed to advance squatter relocation fund
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) may ask North Harbor operator Manila North Harbor Port, Inc (MNHPI) to advance funds needed to relocate informal settlers…
