PH ports observe international rules on dangerous goods handling—PPA
The handling of dangerous goods in the country’s ports complies with international guidelines, said the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) in a statement issued on…
PH cargo, passenger ships ordered to install auto ID system
Philippine shipping companies are now required to install and operate the automatic identification system (AIS) on passenger ships weighing at least 300 gross tonnage…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has elected as its new secretary-general South Korea’s Ki-tack Lim, who assumes his an initial term of four years…
The Philippines will be taking further steps in the global maritime industry if Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Dr. Maximo Mejia, Jr. is elected…
IMO endorses mandatory container weighing to enhance ship safety
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has passed a draft amendment mandating the verification of container weights in an effort to increase ship safety. The…
Shippers, forwarders up in arms vs cargo weight check
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC), European and international freight forwarders’ associations (FIATA and CLECAT), and the European representation of maritime terminals and stevedores (FEPORT)…
