PH carriers pitch game plan for competitive domestic shipping sector
The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has identified strategies the government should undertake to support the association’s vision of a modern and competitive domestic…
Marina corrects timing of random ship checks to prevent departure delays
The Maritime Industry Authority-Enforcement Group (Marina-ES) has agreed to conduct random inspection of vessels while the ships are unloading cargo—not while they are set…
PH carriers seek more methodical Marina vessel inspections
The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has called for a more organized conduct of ship inspections amid random checks by the Enforcement Service (ES)…
Foreign lines see co-loading law sharpening PH export edge
The newly signed Foreign Ships Co-loading Act will lower shipping costs and improve the country’s export competitiveness, according to the Association of International Shipping…
Bill allowing multiple docking by foreign vessels hurdles bicameral committee
A congressional bicameral committee has approved a bill that will allow foreign shipping lines to dock at multiple Philippine ports and co-load import and…
MARINA sets up permanent fast lane for vessel import permits
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has made permanent its special processing window/express lane (SPWEL) to speed up processing of permits for vessel imports and…
