THE Philippine Confederation of Grain Association (PhilConGrain) is urging government to amend Republic Act 8794 or the Road User’s Tax, particularly its sixth section.Section…
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Batangas port calls hinge on volume
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) does not expect to woo back vessel operators that dropped calls at Batangas port unless there is enough activity…
Semiconductor exports up 6.8% in May
SEMICONDUCTOR exports grew 6.8% to $1.55 billion in May, up from the $1.45 billion registered for the same period last year.Figures from the Semiconductor…
FPI wants import substitution
THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) has proposed to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo the passage of a directive asking all government agencies and offices to…
Finance asked to fast track ruling on anti-smuggling scheme
LOCAL industries want the Department of Finance (DOF) to fast track issuance of its opinion on whether the Bureau of Customs (BOC) can tap…
Import tariff may be increased by one percentage point
THE Department of Finance (DOF) will increase import tariff across the board by one percentage point starting this month to cushion losses from delays…
Marina sees no hike in freight rates
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) sees no increase in local freight rates despite escalating fuel prices and the ongoing political turmoil in the country.Marina…
Marina wants safety board in place
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is batting for the creation of a National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) that will handle all accidents in the…
ATS revenue up 5%
ABOITIZ TRANSPORT SYSTEM (ATS) posted a 5% increase in revenues for the second quarter of the year to P2.6 billion. The company also registered…
Airlines petition CAB for fuel surcharge
INTERNATIONAL airlines Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch and Korean Air recently petitioned the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) for an increase in fuel surcharge by $12-$80…
Airlines, cargo companies welcome 2008 FedEx pullout
LOCAL airlines and cargo companies welcomed the planned pullout of Federal Express (FedEx) from Subic Freeport in 2008, saying the US express carrier’s operations…
Marina asking Japan to build prototype ship
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is seeking the help of Japanese shipbuilders and investors to get its prototype ship project going.Marina administrator Vicente Suazo…
BOC, US Customs sign deal on advance data transfer
THE Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the United States Customs are set to sign an agreement that will strengthen the anti-smuggling campaign of…
ICTSI Brazil unit invests $17 million for equipment upgrade
INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL SERVICES, INC.’S (ICTSI) Brazil unit is investing a total of $17 million for equipment upgrade to enhance port productivity. Tecon Suape,…
Gov’t urged to strictly enforce load limits
THE government was recently urged to strictly enforce provisions of Republic Act 8794 on the maximum permissible single-axle load limit to make roads safer…
PISFA picks new Board for 2005-2007 term
THE Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) last week elected its new set of officers for the 2005-2007 term. Elected to the board were:…
Petron cancels contract with Herma Shipping
PETRON CORP. has cancelled its multimillion oil cargo-handling contract with Herma Shipping and Transport Corp. due to alleged syndicated oil theft at sea worth…
RA 9280 CAO out this week?
CUSTOMS Commissioner Alberto Lina will reportedly sign this week the Customs Administrative Order (CAO) that will align customs procedures to provisions of Republic Act…
Development of 15 sea routes to BIMP-EAGA eyed
THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is pushing for the development of 15 sea routes linking the Philippines to the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam- Indonesia- Malaysia-Philippines…
NAIA Terminal 3 June opening facing delays
THE June opening of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 may not materialize due to unresolved technical issues. According to Manila International…
