THE Philippines, the world’s manning capital, will be hosting the 10th Anniversary of the Asia-Pacific Manning and Training Conference. Considered the largest and most…
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PASG, COCPEIA, Etc
IN the past weeks, several associations within the port community have been protesting against the alleged ‘harassment’ by agents of the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group…
Trading community worries over tight truck supply
A STRIKE by members of the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) and the Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Operators (ACTOO)…
Barge operators seek exemption from CPC, P&I coverage
BARGE operators want to be exempt from securing the Certificate of Public Convenience (CPC) and the yet-to-be-enforced Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance coverage required…
Import Assessment System at Limay starts August 10
CUSTOMS commissioner Napoleon Morales last week signed Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) 27-2009 which implements the Import Assessment System (IAS) in Limay, Mariveles starting August…
Super Green Lane importers balk at paying for AEO cost
SUPER Green Lane-accredited importers (SGL) are against the proposal of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to pass on the cost of implementing the Authorized…
Marina designates 2 layup areas
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has identified two new lay-up areas in the Philippines — the Harbor of San Carlos City in Negros Occidental…
Deal pushes road safety promotion
THE government and private sector have forged an agreement to promote road safety along the country’s major thoroughfares. The Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership…
Logistics and Supply Strategy
IN the last decade, logistics practitioners have increasingly been drawn to supply chain management. And increa-singly, people are looking at the concepts of logistics…
President Arroyo inaugurates ICTSI Brazil’s new CY
PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has inaugurated the expanded container yard of the Suape Container Terminal (SCT), a seaport facility in northeastern Brazil operated by…
JICA funding sought for $10M customs database
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has requested a $10-million grant from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to develop a customs database that will…
DPWH earmarks P20B for Mindanao
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is allotting P20.18 billion for infrastructure projects to benefit agri-businesses in Mindanao. DPWH said the Agribusiness…
PPA rationalizes lay-up procedures
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is set to enforce new vessel lay-up procedures starting next month. Based on PPA memorandum circular 11-2009 effective July…
Jardine Shipping doing well in Asia
Jardine Shipping Services Philippines, Inc is enjoying brisk trade in Asia. “Trade in the United States and in Europe is weak, but we found…
Box shipping industry in for choppy ride – study
THE international container market is in for tough times until 2014, according to a study by one of the world’s largest classification firms ClassNK.…
New Subic-Clark Visa System
LAST January 2009, several government agencies entered into a joint agreement to prescribe a new visa system for the Subic-Clark economic corridor. The new…
CAB hearing for Federal Express postponed
THE Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) hearing for the application of Federal Express Pacific, Inc to operate as an international air freight forwarder has been…
Key international airports next recipients of scanners
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) will soon provide scanners to key airports. The move mirrors what has been done for the water sector. BOC…
IATA: International air cargo demand slips 21.7% in April
INTERNATIONAL air traffic continues to plummet due to the ongoing global financial crisis with cargo as the biggest loser in April, according to a…
Forwarding newbie Sparta Logistics big on value-added services
LOGISTICS industry newcomer Sparta Logistics sees opportunities in the Philippines often overlooked by major logistics players. At the sidelines of the company’s recent office…
