INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) is seeking to penetrate the US market under a 25-year contract to operate Port of Portland’s Terminal 6,…
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North Harbor laborers file notice of strike
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BOC, SBMA ink automated export documentation system
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) yesterday signed a Joint Memorandum Order (JMO) to implement the Automated Export…
Mitsui vessel calls first at ICTSI flagship
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2009 cargo throughput up 3.38%
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Shipping lines, truckers remain cautious of business prospects
TRANSPORT service providers remain wary of business prospects this year despite improving cargo volumes. The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) said prevailing conditions…
North Harbor partners display global ambitions
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DOLE orders status quo at PAL
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Subic cargo handler seeks stop to NSD award
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Feb imports jump 28%
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North Harbor privatization woes continue
WHEN finally it happened, the long-delayed and much-anticipated North Harbor privatization turned out to be a dud — at least for now anyway. The…
Update on advanced submission of e-manifest to e2m Customs at Subic
By LEO V. MORADA, IT Columnist MORE than two months after the e2m Customs Import Assessment System (IAS) was implemented in the Port of…
Test submission of airline electronic cargo manifest to e2m Customs in NAIA
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PCCI wants aviation upgrade issue solved pronto
THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is asking government to undertake reforms to immediately upgrade the Philippines’ aviation status. The country’s aviation…
Negros sailing toward full logistics business
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InterCommerce Network Services is PAA’s 10th member
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Asia-Pac airlines see higher cargo, passenger volumes in March
MEMBERS of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) saw their passenger and cargo traffic volumes post double-digit growth in March, suggesting a sustained…
Lorenzo Shipping’s income plunges 63%
LOCAL cargo carrier Lorenzo Shipping Corp’s (LSC) net income plummeted 63% to P24.07 million in 2009 compared with the P65.12 million posted in 2008.…
North Harbor operator waives controversial fee
But challenges shipping lines to cut rates by 10% NEW North Harbor operator Manila North Harbor Port Inc (MNHPI) has agreed o waive the…
