The Cebu Ports Authority (CPA) posted an 8.45% decline in domestic cargo volume for 2010 due to anemic performance of its base port and…
Cebu cargo throughput down 8.45% in 2010
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PH-Indonesia ro-ro system pushed
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Jacobson Companies acquires Asian freight forwarder
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SCTEX hurting, not helping, Subic ports — SBMA chief
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PH June imports up 6.6%
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