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Gov’t mulling slew of rescue options for Hanjin PH

Several options, including government takeover, are being considered by the Philippine government to help ailing shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction-Philippines, Inc. (HHIC-PHIL), which…

January 20, 2019
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Cathay Pacific releases traffic data for Dec and FY 2018

Combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic figures for December 2018 show an increase in the number of passengers carried and a drop in…

January 20, 2019
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OCEAN Alliance agreement extended

The four member shipping lines of the OCEAN Alliance—CMA CGM, Cosco Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL—have agreed to extend their partnership from five years to…

January 20, 2019
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DSV makes $4B buyout offer to Panalpina

Danish transport and logistics company DSV has confirmed making a proposal to acquire Swiss-based counterpart Panalpina for over US$4 billion. In a written statement…

January 18, 2019
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OCEAN Alliance rolls out third phase of product refinements in April

The OCEAN Alliance has announced the launch this year of the third phase of its further refinements to the product mix. CMA CGM said…

January 18, 2019
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BOC to commence audit of firms with release of post-clearance audit order

Philippine companies will now have to be ready for a potential customs audit with the signing of a Bureau of Customs (BOC) order finally…

January 17, 2019
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Drewry predicts improved supply-demand balance as mega ship purchases ease

Ocean shipping lines have lost the urge to order more ultra-large container vessels as they become increasingly focused on investing in becoming all-around supply…

January 16, 2019
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HKIA scales new heights in traffic volume in 2018

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) said it achieved new annual heights for all three air traffic categories last year. During the year, HKIA handled…

January 16, 2019
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P677B revenue collection goal for 2019 doable, says BOC chief

Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero is confident of meeting the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) P677-billion 2019 revenue collection target. In a text message to…

January 15, 2019
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BOC clamps down on cases of implied abandonment to decongest ports

Philippine Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero has ordered all Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials to strictly implement the provision on implied abandonment under the…

January 15, 2019
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4 new hybrid RTGs delivered to MICT

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) recently received four of the 16 new hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTG) ordered by port operator International Container Terminal Services,…

January 15, 2019
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Tax Academy set to rise in Tagaytay, New Clark City

The Department of Finance (DOF) is planning to set up permanent campuses of the Philippine Tax Academy (PTA) in Tagaytay City in Cavite and…

January 15, 2019
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PCC seeks stakeholders’ views on ICTSI-North Harbour deal

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is inviting stakeholders and interested individuals to comment on the proposed acquisition by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)…

January 15, 2019
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BOC implements TRAIN Law’s second tranche

New rates for several commodities including fuel, tobacco and alcoholic beverages covered under the second tranche of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion…

January 14, 2019
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As volume rises 25%, Batangas terminal installs new equipment

Port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) has deployed additional modern equipment at the Batangas Container Terminal (BCT), including two new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and…

January 14, 2019
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Small delivery firms in Subic to have loan access

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) accredited to deliver goods and services at Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) may now avail of a financial…

January 14, 2019
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PAL ushers summer with new Hanoi, Phnom Penh, New Delhi flights

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is ramping up its operations in the Asian region by launching new routes to Hanoi (Vietnam), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and New…

January 14, 2019
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PH exports fall, imports’ growth slows in Nov

The Philippines’ merchandise trade amounted to US$15.04 billion in November 2018, up 4.1% from $14.45 billion year-on-year, as continuous albeit slower growth in imports…

January 14, 2019
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Cargo damage liability of arrastre operator and carrier

Sometime in April 1995, Nich Corp shipped to Universe Motors [UM] 219 packages containing 120 units of brand new pick-up trucks, without engine, tires…

January 14, 2019
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Cebu Pacific’s new check-in baggage scheme starts Jan 15

Cebu Pacific will implement a new check-in baggage policy starting January 15, 2019. To “streamline operations and provide a more efficient check-in experience at…

January 14, 2019
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Gov’t mulling slew of rescue options for Hanjin PH

Cathay Pacific releases traffic data for Dec and FY 2018

OCEAN Alliance agreement extended

DSV makes $4B buyout offer to Panalpina

OCEAN Alliance rolls out third phase of product refinements in April

BOC to commence audit of firms with release of post-clearance audit order

Drewry predicts improved supply-demand balance as mega ship purchases ease

HKIA scales new heights in traffic volume in 2018

P677B revenue collection goal for 2019 doable, says BOC chief

BOC clamps down on cases of implied abandonment to decongest ports

4 new hybrid RTGs delivered to MICT

Tax Academy set to rise in Tagaytay, New Clark City

PCC seeks stakeholders’ views on ICTSI-North Harbour deal

BOC implements TRAIN Law’s second tranche

As volume rises 25%, Batangas terminal installs new equipment

Small delivery firms in Subic to have loan access

PAL ushers summer with new Hanoi, Phnom Penh, New Delhi flights

PH exports fall, imports’ growth slows in Nov

Cargo damage liability of arrastre operator and carrier

Cebu Pacific’s new check-in baggage scheme starts Jan 15

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday

DOTr places P367B order for MM subway train cars

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday