THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is keen on developing the Philippines as a maritime hub through the development of the shipbreaking, shipbuilding, and drydocking…
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US still RP’s largest air traffic partner
THE United States was the country’s largest airfreight partner last year, accounting for 57.94 million kilograms (kg) or 23.93% of total international cargo traffic…
ATI, ICTSI, PPA commit to paperless data transfer
DATA transfer between the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and terminal operators Asian Terminals, Inc. (ATI) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) will soon…
CTAP members to jack up rates by 20% this month
MEMBERS of the Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) are eyeing a 20% increase in trucking rates this month, CTAP president Rodolfo…
Foreign Currency Risks in International Trade
FOR importers and exporters, the foreign currency risk involved in trading goods across borders is quite difficult to understand and manage. The risk of…
RP, Brunei deal cuts port tariffs by 50%
A common vessel tariff agreement inked recently by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Ports Department of Brunei Darussalam reduced by at least…
Coltrans Cargo bags forwarding award
Coltrans Cargo was awarded Most Outstanding Freight Forwarding Company at the recent Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards (PMEA) at the Westin Philippine Plaza. The award…
ATI seeks renegotiation of South Harbor contract
ASIAN TERMINALS, INC. (ATI) wants to renegotiate with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) its existing supplemental contract on South Harbor. "The assumptions made back…
Keppel Phils delivers tugboat ahead of sked
KEPPEL PHILIPPINES MARINE, INC. (KPMI) has delivered harbor tugboat MV Salalah 23 days ahead of schedule to its Omani owner, Salalah Port Services Co.…
PPA to decide on Harbour Center plea for expanded services next month
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)is set to issue its decision next month on whether it would allow Harbour Centre Port Terminal, Inc. (HCPTI) to…
BOC to consider more cargoes under green lane
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is enhancing its cargo selectivity scheme in order to facilitate clearance at the ports. At the recently concluded 3rd…
PPA board approves ICTSI 25-yr contract extension
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is extending International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) cargo-handling contract at the Manila International Container Port (MICP) for another…
Latest Developments in ASEAN
AS a result of the failure of WTO members countries to enter into major agreements during the ministerial meeting in Cancun, Mexico two years…
Misconceptions about RA 9280 (2)
THERE seems to be only two positions on RA 9280 – those for it and those against. Obviously, most licensed customs brokers support the…
Clark-Subic corridor pushed CLARKFIELD, PAMPANGA
The national government and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) are jointly intensifying efforts to promote the Clark-Subic corridor as an international hub in the…
BOC limits post-entry audit time to within 24 hrs
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is strengthening its Post Entry Audit (PEA) Group to reduce audit processing time, said Customs commissioner Alberto Lina during…
BOC opens one-stop-shop at ATI ICD
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) last week set up a one-stop-shop facility at the ATI Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) in Calamba, Laguna. The establishment…
UPS expanded intra-Asia hub opens
30% growth eyed CLARKFIELD, PAMPANGA-United Parcel Services (UPS) this week formally opened its $1.4-million expanded intra-Asia air hub here. "Now is a great time…
PSB backs overseas shipping operators on FOB promotion
THE Philippine Shippers Bureau (PSB)is supporting overseas shipping operators' drive to encourage Philippine government agencies to use local carriers in their imports. PSB deputy…
PISFA's 1st Port Familiarization Tour
The Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association last week conducted its 1st Port Familiarization Tour at the South and North Harbors. The project was supported…
