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Manila International Container Terminal

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MCC Transport tweaks PH service

MCC Transport, the intra-Asia division of Danish giant Maersk Line, has revised its PH4 Service to enhance its service offering and strengthen its network.…
  • April 12, 2015
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Freeze Manila port expansion to steer more cargo to Batangas, Subic, urge experts

A government think tank suggests suspending any plans to further expand Manila ports as a way to address port congestion and increase utilization of…
  • April 12, 2015
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ICTSI’s Laguna inland container depot to open by Feb

The first phase of the Laguna inland container depot (ICD) of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) will begin operations on February 1, according…
  • January 25, 2015
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Manila ports’ utilization remains high

Yard utilization at Manila’s two international container terminals remains high after the five-day holiday during the Papal visit, according to the Philippine Ports Authority…
  • January 25, 2015
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ICTSI upgrades MICT tracking system

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has updated its online container-tracking system developed in-house for its flagship terminal, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). ICTSI,…
  • January 19, 2015
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Port of Manila open during Papal visit

The Port of Manila (Manila International Container Terminal [MICT], South Harbor, North Port and Harbour Centre Port Terminals, Inc) and Tacloban port will be…
  • January 14, 2015
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Return of trucks on Roxas Blvd pushed to avert port congestion

Philippine truckers are again asking the government to open the use of Roxas Boulevard from 12 midnight to 5 a.m. after the visit of…
  • January 8, 2015
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PH cargo, box traffic up in first three quarters of 2014

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports grew 6.92% from January to September 2014 to 161.924 million metric tons from 151.44 mmt in the same…
  • January 5, 2015
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PH ports record 3.4% cargo volume hike in Jan-Oct

CARGO throughput in Philippine ports rose 3.43% year-on-year to 168.98 million metric tons (mmt) in the first 10 months of the year, from 163.38…
  • January 5, 2014
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Higher costs sink earnings of Harbor Star

Philippine-based tugboat operator Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. reported a net income of P82.657 million for the first nine months of the year, down…
  • November 19, 2013
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PH cargo volume up almost 3% in first eight months

The Philippines’ total cargo throughput continues to improve, reaching 132.36 million metric tons (mmt) for the first eight months of the year, up 2.96%…
  • November 14, 2013
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ICTSI, Asian Terminals ease payment mode for PH forwarders

PHILIPPINE International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) members should now find it easier paying port charges with two of the country’s port operators. Manila International…
  • October 25, 2013
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PH cargo throughput up 5.3% in first half

PHILIPPINE cargo throughput grew 5.3% to 97.96 million metric tons (mmt) in the first half of the year from 93.03 mmt in the same…
  • September 11, 2013
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PH traffic congestion requires nothing short of comprehensive solution

ALL sectors should hammer out a rationalized, integrated plan to solve traffic congestion in Metro Manila aggravated by a truck ban, according to the…
  • July 22, 2013
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ICTSI sees strong long-term promise of Indonesia, Pakistan assets

LISTED global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is eyeing Southeast Asian countries, especially Indonesia, as priority prospects in pursuing business expansion…
  • July 9, 2013
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Manila ports capture 71% of PH container throughput

MANILA’S three major ports handled the bulk or 3.7 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized traffic passing through the capital’s ports. The figure…
  • May 20, 2013
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PH container throughput up 2% in Jan-Feb

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported steady growth in cargo volume in the first two months of the year, with containerized throughput rising 1.91%…
  • April 14, 2013
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ICTSI income up 10% in 2012

Manila-based International Container Terminal Services, Inc reported its net income attributable to equity holders in 2012 rose 10% to $143.2 million from $130.5 million…
  • March 13, 2013
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