PH logistics stunted by regulatory constraints, conflict of interest—WB report

Restrictions in various transport sectors are impairing logistics competitiveness in the Philippines and creating bottlenecks, according to a report by the World Bank. In…

Shipping expert sees two scenarios in lifting of PH cabotage

Considering the cost of operating ships in the Philippines, a shipping executive sees only two options if the government is to revoke the cabotage…

6 lines begin co-loading foreign cargo for domestic transshipment in PH

Six foreign carriers operating in the Philippines are now taking advantage of the provisions of the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act, according to Association of…

Implementing rules for PH Co-Loading Act out

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act, which allows foreign vessels to transport Customs-cleared foreign cargoes to multiple Philippine…

ASEAN integration requires liberalization of PH maritime industry — gov’t study

The Philippine government needs to implement reforms geared toward a more liberalized and competitive maritime industry to realize the benefits from the Association of…

World Bank study highlights policy barriers to PH shipping industry

Prohibitive policies that hinder open competition in the Philippines might be the reason for the weak state of the domestic shipping industry, according to…