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Philippine Ports Authority

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Cagayan de Oro baseport granted 9% hike in cargo-handling charge

Cargo-handling charges at the baseport of Cagayan de Oro increased 9% following approval from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The new rates took effect…
  • October 7, 2015
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PPA bans bagging, rebagging of bulk cargoes at quays

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is no longer allowing the bagging and re-bagging of bulk cargoes on any part of the quay or apron.…
  • September 21, 2015
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Carriers gear up for int’l policy on container weight verification

Foreign shipping lines operating in the Philippines have started preparing for the application by middle next year of a new international law promoting safety…
  • September 21, 2015
  • 4 minute read

PH cargo volume down 30%, box traffic up 8% in H1

Cargo throughput handled by Philippine ports in the first half of 2015 dropped 30.1% to 71.906 million metric tons (mmt) from 102.876 mmt in…
  • September 14, 2015
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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…
  • August 16, 2015
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Study underscores need to reform PH ‘cartel-like’ tug industry

A study by the Department of Justice-Office for Competition (DOJ-OFC) recommends clearing barriers to entry and introducing transparency of rates in the Philippine tug…
  • August 10, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH ports well prepped for impact of Co-loading Act

Philippine ports are ready to cope with higher cargo volume following passage of the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act, according to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). PPA general…
  • August 5, 2015
  • 3 minute read

ASEAN integration requires liberalization of PH maritime industry — gov’t study

The Philippine government needs to implement reforms geared toward a more liberalized and competitive maritime industry to realize the benefits from the Association of…
  • July 20, 2015
  • 5 minute read

PPA orders transfer of MICT administration to PMO NCR South

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently mandated the transfer of the administration and operation of PPA Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) from the Port…
  • July 20, 2015
  • 1 minute read

Carrier groups seek decisive PPA action on persistent port inadequacies

Philippine port stakeholders have unveiled a laundry list of immediate and long-term measures that the government, especially the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), can undertake…
  • July 14, 2015
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PPA beefs up preparations for ASEAN integration

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has intensified preparations for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) integration in two areas—increasing cargo handling capacity to…
  • July 13, 2015
  • 3 minute read

PPA ports exceed income target by 86%

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) saw its net income in the first four months of 2015 increase by more than 22% compared to the…
  • July 11, 2015
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NCR, Eastern Visayas lead in PH domestic trade

Domestic trade transactions in the Philippines dropped 2.4% to 5.01 million tons first quarter of 2015 from 5.13 million tons in the same period…
  • July 8, 2015
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NEDA proposes steps to defuse berthing tensions in Iloilo port

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region VI has recommended several measures the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) can take to resolve berthing issues at…
  • July 6, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Lorenzo Shipping almost doubles capital outlay for 2015

Listed Philippine carrier Lorenzo Shipping Corp. is allotting P600 million as capital expenditure for this year, for use in acquiring land-based equipment and facility as…
  • June 29, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Cargo traffic in PH up 6.3%

Cargo throughput handled by Philippine ports in the first four months of 2015 increased 6.34% to 66.6 million metric tons (mmt) from 62.63 mmt…
  • June 24, 2015
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PH box liners threaten to drop calls to Iloilo over berthing woes

Domestic container lines in the Philippines are considering stopping their weekly operations at Loboc and San Pedro ports in Iloilo, 564 kilometers south of…
  • June 24, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Harbor Star eyes coal hauling contract with Indon power plant

Listed marine services provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. is looking at providing coal-hauling services to a state-owned power plant in Indonesia, a potential…
  • June 22, 2015
  • 2 minute read

ICTSI may vie for Davao-Sasa if project cost is reduced

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) may consider bidding for the Davao-Sasa port modernization project if the government lowers the P17-billion capital spending requirement.…
  • June 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read