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The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) is allocating a P2.16-billion budget for air transport infrastructure in 2019 to boost the Philippines’ bid to…
Asia Overseas Transport Co., Inc. celebrates 30 years of service excellence
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Lorenzo Shipping taps into NMC Container Lines’ resources
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BOC sues importers, brokers accused in P20M smuggling cases
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed five criminal cases against several importers and customs brokers, accusing them of smuggling more or less P20.5…
International forwarders enjoy 19% growth in PH air cargo volume in 2017; Nippon on top of list
Cargo volume handled by international air freight forwarders in the Philippines increased 19.3% in 2017 to 329.030 million kilograms from 292.556 million kg in…
PH airlines’ cargo traffic up 10.4%, Cebu Pac keeps lead
Cargo volume handled by Philippine-based airlines grew to 144.495 million kilograms in the first half of 2018, up 10.4% from 130.934 million kg in…
PUCP joins calls to amend IRR of truck anti-overloading law; “looming” port congestion feared
The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (PUCP) recommends amending the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Overloading Act to allow truckers…
CMA CGM to review fuel surcharges to comply with low sulfur policy
French container shipping company CMA CGM said it intends to make heavy investments to comply with the impending low sulfur regulation for shipping, and…
GPS-based container monitoring scheme begins in October–BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is set to implement in all Philippine ports by October a GPS-based container tracking system that will ensure shipments…
PPA to implement soon new rules on award of terminal contracts
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) hopes to start implementing before the year ends its new guidelines for awarding terminal contracts, noting this is seen…
PPA extends anew cargo handling, terminal operators’ authority to operate
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Mariveles multipurpose terminal opens doors to more users
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BOC to clear South Harbor of overstaying cargoes as holiday season approaches
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Shipping seeks standard procedure for non-compliant fuel use
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco) and other organizations are working closely with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to ensure a standard procedure…
Air cargo posts impressive growth amid rising trade tensions
Global passenger and cargo growth remained resilient and robust in the face of threats from trade and political tension around the world, according to…
Smuggling of P16M in imported red onions foiled at MICP
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized P16 million worth of red onions smuggled into Manila International Container Port (MICP) from China. Acting on…
Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge repair to worsen EDSA traffic, MMDA warns
The public should brace for heavier traffic in the Mandaluyong and Makati areas as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) starts repairs…
Marina eyes linking Region 1 via tri-city ferry system
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) says it supports the proposal to establish a tri-city ferry system in Region 1. Initiated by the Regional Development…
Cebu Pacific extends contract with MRO service provider
Philippine budget carrier Cebu Pacific Air has renewed its long-term partnership with HAECO ITM Limited for component maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) support to…
