Metro Pacific proposes P16B extension of NLEX Harbor Link
Tollroad firm Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) is proposing to improve the north’s access to Manila ports by extending the Harbor Link section of…
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported a net income of US$146.070 million in the first half of 2019, 29% higher than the $103.904…
Truckers will conduct training for their drivers in response to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s request to instill discipline among drivers, who he…
More carriers join vessel sharing pact to move empties out of Manila port
More international shipping lines have agreed to share vessel resources in loading out more empty containers from Manila South Harbor. Port operator Asian Terminals…
PPA requires transfer of overstaying cargoes from Manila ports within 15 days
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is giving cargo owners and shippers 15 days from March 1 to withdraw their customs-cleared cargoes in Manila ports…
AISL welcomes BOC order on transfer of empties to Batangas, Subic
Association of International Shipping Lines president Patrick Ronas said they “welcome” the Bureau of Customs (BOC) order transferring empty containers to the Port of…
Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) recently received four of the 16 new hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTG) ordered by port operator International Container Terminal Services,…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now implementing the second phase of its enhanced goods declaration verification system at the ports of Batangas, Clark,…
Stakeholders suggest ways to ease high utilization at Manila terminals
Logistics stakeholders are proposing measures such as transferring empty containers to Batangas and Subic for repositioning and pulling out cargoes on weekends to ease…
The Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the Philippines’ first container roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) barge terminal, will formally open in November, according to the Department of Transportation…
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has released guidelines for members to follow to cope with the increasing difficulty of returning…
Full operation of Cavite Gateway Terminal starts end-Sept
Cavite Gateway Terminal (CGT), the Philippines’ first container roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) barge terminal, is set to start full operations by end of the month after…
Harbor Star expands operation to other ports with latest acquisition
Marine service provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSSI) has acquired 31% of the outstanding capital stock of tugboat operator High Energy Marine Services,…
BOC sets Aug 1 pilot run for online goods declaration verification system
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) plans to start the pilot implementation of its enhanced goods declaration verification system (EGDVS) on August 1, covering…
Harbor Star to raise tug assist rates at MICT by 20%
Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc.’s (HSSSI) application for a 20% increase in tug assist rates at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has been…
MICT ready for mega vessels with arrival of latest quay cranes
International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is now capable of handling the world’s largest container ships after taking…
