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Manila ports

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PPA ready for global challenges as it marks 43rd anniversary

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is celebrating its 43rd founding anniversary this year with the theme “43 years of Responding to Global Challenges in…
  • July 21, 2017
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PPA books 23% hike in Q1 income

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) posted a 23% increase in net income to P2.3 billion for the first three months of 2017 compared to…
  • June 18, 2017
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PH ports log 1.76% gain in Jan cargo throughput

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports grew 1.76% in January 2017, driven by increases in both foreign and domestic cargoes. Cargo volume for the…
  • May 7, 2017
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PPA: Sufficient Manila ports capacity during ASEAN meet

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) guarantees sufficient capacity at the ports of Manila despite possible disruptions brought about by strict security measures for the…
  • April 27, 2017
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New BOC unit to identify suspicious containers at Manila port

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) launched on Feb 2 its Container Control Unit (CCU), an office that will focus on preventing illicit trade…
  • February 6, 2017
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BOC mulls building Manila port facilities

Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon said he is planning to build “world-class port facilities” in the medium term at the Manila port as he…
  • December 26, 2016
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Study: Cap capacity at Manila ports to disperse cargo traffic to Subic, Batangas

A new study published by a Philippine government think tank believes that limiting future expansion plans at Manila ports and directing shippers to increase…
  • December 11, 2016
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APL scraps direct Subic-Manila service

Shipping line APL is ending its Manila Express (MNX) feeder service with final port calls to Manila and Subic in December. In an advisory,…
  • November 9, 2016
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Queues at Manila port shorten as truckers get the hang of TABS

Truck arrivals have begun to spread out within the 24-hour period, weeks after port operators started to strictly implement the Terminal Appointment Booking System…
  • May 1, 2016
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TABS compliance 96% on first week of full implementation

Operators of Manila’s container terminals said the first week of strict and full implementation of the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS) showed high compliance…
  • March 23, 2016
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Business as usual at Manila ports despite TABS protest

Manila terminal operators said their operations were not affected by the protest staged by some stakeholders against the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS). Around…
  • March 7, 2016
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Manila ports to switch on truck booking system by Sept 1

Manila’s international port operators are set to launch in early September a truck booking system for Manila ports designed to help lick the persistent…
  • August 3, 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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Floods halt flights, hamper supply chain activities in PH; Business as usual at Manila’s ports

OPERATIONS at Manila’s seaports continued Tuesday despite heavy monsoon rains enhanced by tropical storm Maring and as widespread flooding in the metropolis and nearby…
  • August 21, 2013
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PH Customs’ Oct collection disappoints

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will likely miss its October collection target of P30.48 billion by about P8.5 billion, preliminary data from BOC…
  • November 9, 2011
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PH urged to divert cargo handling to ports outside Manila

THE Philippine government should shift development of ports and airports outside of Manila within three years to decongest Manila seaports and the Ninoy Aquino…
  • October 4, 2011
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