ABOITIZ Transport System (ATS), the country’s largest domestic vessel operator, is concentrating expansion on its logistics arm 2GO as it expects lackluster performance from…
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APEX tops RP-Korean forwarding
KOREAN logistics company Asia Pacific Express Corp (Apex) is optimistic of maintaining its leadership position in the handling of cargo to and from Korea.…
Forwarders prepare for BOC IAS e-Manifest
A growing number of freight forwarders/consolidators/non-vessel operating common carriers transacting at the Port of Manila and Manila International Container Port (MICP) are now fast…
Skyland Brokerage sees better trade
SKYLAND Brokerage is seeing slight improvements in business this year, if bills of lading (B/L) are to be used as a barometer of growth.…
ICQS harmonization starts at Brooke’s Point
THE government is stepping up creation of a one-stop-shop for immigration, customs, quarantine and security ICQS) in step with latest initiatives by the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines…
Marina slaps higher fines on domestic shipping sector
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has increased penalties for Philippine-flag vessel operators, shipbuilding and shiprepair operators as well as manpower companies found in violation…
Customs modernization act encounters a bump
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) does not expect Congress to hear the proposed Customs and Tariff Modernization Act (CTMA) until sessions resume in July.…
APEC eyes more liberalization for transport industry
SENIOR transport officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) reaffirmed their commitment to further liberalize the transportation industry among APEC member economies at a…
More trucks idled by crisis
ASSET layups are not only prevalent in the sea sector but also on land. Some truck operators are apparently parking more of their trucks…
Bottom near but recovery may be far off – PSAA
WHILE the global financial crisis is bottoming out, recovery is still nowhere in sight, according to the Philippine Ship Agents Association (PSAA). PSAA president…
PUC pushes approval of RA 9280 Senate version
THE Port Users Confederation (PUC) is urging the Senate to immediately pass amendments to Republic Act 9280 or the Customs Brokers Act of 2004,…
UPS appoints Aboitiz Transport as Philippine agent
UNITED Parcel Service (UPS) has appointed Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) as its local agent, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) senior vice president and chief financial…
Cargo throughput dip lower than expected in Jan-Feb
THE country’s cargo throughput dropped 7.64% in the first two months of the year, much lower than anticipated, according to the Philippine Ports Authority…
ATS purchase deal terminated
KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc will no longer buy the $30 million worth of Aboitiz Transport System Corp (ATS) common shares owned by Aboitiz & Co,…
IVSP Terms of Reference
IN August of last year, we wrote that the Bureau of Customs (BOC) was finalizing its plan to outsource certain customs functions in order…
What is the New System?
FOR many years now, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been slowly implementing its P500-million automation program. In recent weeks, the bureau has been…
Tanker operators push substitute bill to RA 9483
TANKER operators are lobbying for the passage of a bill that will repeal Republic Act 9483 or the Oil Pollution Compensation Act. The Philippine…
BOC eyes other sources for modernization plan loan
IN case the $51-million loan application for its modernization program with the US Exim Bank is turned down, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has…
Local carriers downgrade revenue, volume targets
MEMBERS of the Philippine Liner Shipping Association (PLSA) are likely to revise down their volume and revenue growth forecasts in their scheduled quarterly meeting…
Jugro Transport hosts Asian Logistics Umbrella’s 5th annual general meeting
JUGRO Transport International Philippines Corp is this year's country host for the Asian Logistics Umbrella's (ALU) 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) set on April…
