AS it enters its 17th year in the logistics industry, Wingspeed Shipping Corp (WSC) is training its sights on something big: the US market.…
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Asia-Pac passenger, cargo figures up in June
PASSENGER and cargo volumes in the Asia Pacific continued to climb from year-ago depressed numbers, reaffirming the strength of an economic recovery. Latest data…
SPS e-import clearance now in force at DA agencies
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) has shifted from manual to automated processing in the application and issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance (SPS…
PAL scraps more flights; cabin crew threatens strike
PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) cancelled more flights as a meeting brokered by President Benigno Aquino III between PAL management and the flag carrier’s pilots on…
Marina eyes cap to operation of chartered vessels
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is looking at limiting the period of time chartered foreign-flagged vessels may operate on local shores. Marina administrator Emerson…
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…
North Harbor truckers see temporary setbacks ahead but still generally optimistic
MEMBERS of the Integrated North Harbor Truckers Association (INHTA) are optimistic of achieving a 20% increase in cargo volume for 2010, the same growth…
PISFA: Best to return to old practice if parallel filing of manifest is disapproved
IF the Bureau of Customs (BOC) denies its request for parallel filing of electronic consolidated cargo manifests (e-CCM) with shipping line manifests, the Philippine…
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,…
Maritime group pushes ban on vessel imports
A group of naval architects and marine engineers is helping prepare a shipping industry road map — with emphasis on shipbuilding — for submission…
Manila-Taiwan trade up 14% in first four months
CONTAINER cargo carried by the members of the Association of International Shipping Lines in the Manila-Taiwan trade grew 14% in the first four months…
Marina balks at joint vessel inspection with PCG
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is against a joint vessel inspection with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The initiative — as proposed by the…
BOC’s July take expected to slip
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) will likely miss its July collection target with most of its major districts falling short of their revenue goals…
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…
Marina chief may revive proposal to regulate international carriers
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) chief is eyeing the creation of a body to police operations of international shipping lines. “In my opinion there…
Truckers want lower fine for colorum operators
THE Confederation of Truckers Asso-ciation of the Philippines (CTAP) is asking the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to reduce the proposed increase in…
BOC files smuggling charges against traders, brokers
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) filed its first two smuggling cases late last week under newly installed Commissioner Angelito Alvarez. Charged before the Department…
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.…
New Marina boss: No new policies, just tighter implementation
NEWLY installed Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator Emerson Lorenzo is not about to rock the agency’s boat. “My marching order as Marina administrator is…
PAL slashes losses by 95%
DRASTIC cost-cutting measures cut losses at Philippine Airlines by more than 95%. The flag carrier in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
