PPA rolls out online application rules for vessel booking, payment
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has issued rules on the implementation of an online application procedure that will support an integrated vessel booking and…
PPA pilots digital accreditation of port service providers
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is pilot-testing the automated processing of the accreditation of port service providers at the port management offices (PMO) of…
ICTSI proposal for Iloilo ports meets PPA requirements
International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) unsolicited proposal to modernize and develop the Iloilo Port Complex and the Port of Dumangas in Iloilo province…
Around 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of static cargo space has been added at Manila South Harbor following completion of the expansion of Container…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is closing condemned Pier 13 in Manila South Harbor from commercial and non-commercial maritime and ancillary activities starting November…
Regulating foreign carriers’ charges among PCCI’s transport wish list
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is supporting moves to regulate local charges imposed by international shipping lines operating in the Philippines.…
ARTA: Trading, transpo among priorities for gov’t streamlining
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has identified trading and transportation among priority sectors in a project to streamline systems of government agencies. The National…
BOC sets rules for operation of customs facilities
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued guidelines on the establishment, operation, supervision, and control of customs facilities and warehouses (CFWs). Customs Administrative Order…
PPA eyes creating dedicated offices to fast track infra works
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is preparing a restructuring plan to make its operations more efficient and fast-track infrastructure projects. PPA general manager Atty.…
PH’s biggest passenger terminal launched at CDO port
Cagayan de Oro port’s passenger terminal building (PTB)—the biggest in the Philippines so far—was formally inaugurated on July 15. Located within the Passenger Terminal…
JAO regulating foreign carriers’ charges out in a week or two—DTI chief
The joint administrative order (JAO) that will regulate local charges imposed by international shipping lines servicing the Philippines will be out in one or…
Interagency body deliberates on PH compliance strategy ahead of 2021 IMO audit
Several maritime and port agencies have convened to prepare for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS) in 2021, with the…
Hold over authority extended to cargo-handling service providers with expiring contracts
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is once again issuing a hold over authority (HOA) to cargo-handling operators with expiring contracts or those with already…
Competition Commission clears ICTSI North Harbour acquisition
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved the proposed acquisition by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) of additional shares in Manila North Harbour…
