Improved incentive package eyed to boost domestic shipping, shipbuilding

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has committed to formulating an attractive financing scheme and reviewing existing incentive programs for players in the domestic shipping…

Decade-long domestic shipping upgrade needs P45B to execute

Modernizing and upgrading inter-island shipping in support of the Philippine Nautical Highway Development (PNHD) will require an estimated P45.155 billion to implement over a…

Formation of multisectoral group in PH eyed to press for lower shipping rates

The convening of a big group of domestic shipping lines, stakeholders, and consumers is being eyed to push the Philippine government to address the…

New Marina chief unveils 14-point agenda for agency

Newly appointed Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator retired General Rey Leonardo Guerrero bared his 14-point priority program as he formally took the helm at…

PH shipping lines asked to cut cargo, passenger rates

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has once again directed Philippine shipping lines to adjust their passenger and cargo rates due to the continuing decline in global…