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OOCL taps Microsoft to digitize operations, eyes $10M cost savings

Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas Container Line Limited (OOCL) is partnering with Microsoft Research Asia (MSRA) in applying artificial intelligence (AI) research to improve its…

April 30, 2018
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BOC, PDEA arrests yield P20M shabu

A joint operation of the Bureau of Customs, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and Ninoy Aquino International Airport Inter-Agency Drug Interdiction Task Group on April…

April 29, 2018
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Singapore signs record 7 accords on maritime and port modernization

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) recently inked five memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and two maritime and port agreements, including on the…

April 28, 2018
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UPS delivers double-digit earnings, revenue growth in 1Q 2018

Atlanta-based United Parcel Service (UPS) announced that first-quarter 2018 earnings per share (EPS) rose 17% to US$1.55 and net income increased 15% to $1.345…

April 28, 2018
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BOC sees P7M revenue from auction of seized goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is eyeing additional revenue estimated at P7.195 million from a public auction of various seized goods. The auction will…

April 27, 2018
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Subic-Clark Railway, Bulacan airport projects get NEDA Board ok

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has approved eight new projects, including the Subic-Clark Railway and Bulacan International Airport (BIA). In its…

April 27, 2018
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BOC seizes P10M worth of illegal drugs shipped with toys

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has turned over to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) around P10 million worth of illegal drugs seized in…

April 27, 2018
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Faster implementation of online system for return of empties eyed

The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) plans to fast-track the full implementation of its web-based system to help address issues with the return…

April 26, 2018
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BOC suspends for a month order requiring list of importables

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has deferred for a month the implementation of an order that requires all importers to submit a copy of…

April 26, 2018
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Customs & Trade

PH drug war could lead to temporary withdrawal of EU GSP+

The European Parliament is once again urging Philippine authorities to stop the alleged extrajudicial killings (EJKs) through their war on drugs, saying these actions…

April 25, 2018
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PH to stage mock maritime audit to discover gaps before 2021 IMO state audit

The Philippines, led by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina), is drawing up action plans to prepare for an audit to be conducted by the…

April 25, 2018
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BOC-POM details measures to meet ‘no pending’ policy

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Port of Manila (POM) is implementing measures to improve efficiency as it aims to complete each transaction within the…

April 25, 2018
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Groundbreaking rites set off Central Java airport project

Construction work on the Jenderal Besar (JB) Soedirman Airport in Purbalingga, Central Java has started, with Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo leading groundbreaking ceremonies.…

April 25, 2018
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Harbor pilots ordered to pay 10% privilege fee straight to Cebu Port Authority

Starting May 1, harbor pilots will have to pay the 10% privilege fee directly to the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) upon clearance of the…

April 24, 2018
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More carriers partner with SBITC to reach Northern Luzon markets

Various shipping lines and logistics companies have been increasing their volumes at Subic port, seeing it as a viable alternative gateway to Manila. MCC…

April 24, 2018
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Press Releases

LTO launches own license plate-making facility

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has inaugurated its own plate-making plant that will be used by the government to manufacture vehicle license plates quickly.…

April 24, 2018
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Maritime

Ex-AFP chief Guerrero moves to Marina’s top post

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero as the new administrator of…

April 24, 2018
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Cebu port posts 3% hike in 2017 container volume

Container traffic at Cebu ports grew 2.9% in 2017 to 914,520 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) from 888,249 TEUs in 2016, data from Cebu Port…

April 23, 2018
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ICTSI’s Cavite barge terminal goes full blast in June

Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the Philippines’ first container roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) barge terminal in Tanza, Cavite, will be fully operational by June 2018, according to…

April 23, 2018
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Lorenzo Shipping: 53% reduction in 2017 loss shows business plan working

Philippine liner Lorenzo Shipping Corp. (LSC) reported a net loss of P171.796 million in 2017, down 53% from the P365.301 million loss in 2016,…

April 23, 2018
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The Latest

OOCL taps Microsoft to digitize operations, eyes $10M cost savings

BOC, PDEA arrests yield P20M shabu

Singapore signs record 7 accords on maritime and port modernization

UPS delivers double-digit earnings, revenue growth in 1Q 2018

BOC sees P7M revenue from auction of seized goods

Subic-Clark Railway, Bulacan airport projects get NEDA Board ok

BOC seizes P10M worth of illegal drugs shipped with toys

Faster implementation of online system for return of empties eyed

PH drug war could lead to temporary withdrawal of EU GSP+

PH to stage mock maritime audit to discover gaps before 2021 IMO state audit

BOC-POM details measures to meet ‘no pending’ policy

Groundbreaking rites set off Central Java airport project

Harbor pilots ordered to pay 10% privilege fee straight to Cebu Port Authority

More carriers partner with SBITC to reach Northern Luzon markets

LTO launches own license plate-making facility

Ex-AFP chief Guerrero moves to Marina’s top post

Cebu port posts 3% hike in 2017 container volume

ICTSI’s Cavite barge terminal goes full blast in June

Lorenzo Shipping: 53% reduction in 2017 loss shows business plan working

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