After it becomes a corporation in 2012, Kaohsiung Harbor may set up joint ventures with major international harbor operators to tap the transshipment business…
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PH freight forwarders elect new officers
The Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) last week elected its new set of officers for 2011 to 2013. Elected president was Irene Manguiat-Tan,…
PH truckers eye uniform limit for excess truck weight
THE Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) wants a 20% uniform tolerance level for excess truck weight under Republic Act 8794 or…
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…
Asia-Pacific air cargo demand dips 6 percent in June
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) remains “reasonably positive” about the outlook for the second half of the year even as international air…
Cebu Pacific is world’s 5th most profitable airline
PHILIPPINE budget airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) was the fifth most profitable leading value airline in the world, according to the July 2011 issue of…
Sri Lanka-PH air deal signed
THE Philippines recently entered into an air agreement with Sri Lanka that will allow direct flights to and from both countries. Under the deal,…
PAL wary of near-term prospects
FLAG carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) expects the rest of the year to be turbulent. “While there are bright spots for PAL, it remains cautious…
OOCL delays peak season surcharge a second time
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has reset for the second time its peak season surcharge (PSS) in the eastbound Pacific trade, moving it to…
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…
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…
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…
Cebu Pacific’s Q2 passenger volume, load factor up
PHILIPPINE budget airline Cebu Pacific (CEB) recorded significant growth in both passenger volume and load factor in the second quarter due to strong domestic…
OOCL dubs 2011 a ‘disappointing’ year
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) said the outlook for the full year 2011 is “disappointing” despite an increase in its container volume and revenue…
Far East-West Africa loop upgraded to weekly service
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd (“K” Line) announced that the Far East-West Africa service under its joint vessel-sharing agreement with three other liners will be…
CMA CGM to impose rate hikes and surcharges in August
Despite a sector overcapacity that is pushing down freight rates, CMA CGM plans to levy peak season surcharges, rate increases, and overweight surcharges beginning…
FedEx broadens ocean freight services
FedEx Trade Networks, the ocean and air forwarding arm of FedEx Corp., has unveiled three new ocean freight forwarding options to suit different shipping…
Dedicated cargo terminal pushed
AVIATION support and logistics services provider MacroAsia Corp is pushing for the construction of a dedicated cargo terminal to make the Philippines more competitive…
ANZDA, AADA to impose peak season surcharges from August 15
The nine-carrier-strong Asia New Zealand Discussion Agreement (ANZDA) recently announced peak season surcharges of US$250 per twenty equivalent unit (TEU) and $500 per TEU…
PH carriers eye AFRA with consignees
PHILIPPINE shipping lines are looking to scrap the automatic fuel rate adjustment (AFRA) agreement they signed with members of a trucking association and are…
