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Philippine Ports Authority

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National transport plan key to congestion-proof ports: PH study

The creation of a national transport policy will bring about a well-coordinated and integrated multimodal transport system in the country and prevent the recurrence…
  • June 10, 2015
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PH ports post 30% drop in first quarter cargo volume

Cargo throughput handled by Philippine ports in the first quarter declined 30.02% to 31.181 million metric tons (mmt) from 44.559 mmt recorded in the…
  • June 8, 2015
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Bidding for P17B Davao port project finally takes off

The Philippine government will finally start seeking bidders for the P17-billion Davao Sasa port modernization project that will be carried out under a public-private…
  • April 13, 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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PPA hikes regulatory fees

Effective April 8, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) increased its ancillary services permit and regulatory fees, unchanged since almost two decades ago. Under PPA…
  • April 12, 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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World Bank study highlights policy barriers to PH shipping industry

Prohibitive policies that hinder open competition in the Philippines might be the reason for the weak state of the domestic shipping industry, according to…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Manila North Harbor cargo-handling tariff up 8% from Jan 19

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has granted an 8% increase in cargo handling tariff at the Manila North Harbor, the country’s main domestic port,…
  • January 11, 2015
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In anticipation of Papal visit, private sector pushes more port decongestion measures

The private sector is proposing several measures for the government to undertake in order to ease port utilization expected to be made worse by…
  • January 11, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Truck rates to stay unchanged despite lower oil prices, says CTAP

Truck rates for international cargoes will not decline despite plunging global oil prices, according to Philippine truckers. Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines…
  • 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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BOC issues schedule of port dues for assessment purposes at MICT, South Harbor

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released a schedule of cargo-handling tariff, arrastre charges and wharfage dues that must be used as guide…
  • March 28, 2014
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ATI’s 2013 revenues rise 5.6% but income down 29%

Philippine listed port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) generated revenue of P6.574 billion for 2013, 5.6% higher than the P6.228 billion in 2012 due…
  • March 16, 2014
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PPA clarifies grant of wharfage exemptions for empty boxes

EMPTY containers used in domestic or foreign trade will not be charged import, export, or domestic wharfage provided that they are owned by the…
  • January 6, 2014
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PH private ports with expired leases can still operate

NON-COMMERCIAL private ports whose foreshore lease contracts (FLC) have expired after 50 years can still operate if they apply for an operating permit with…
  • January 5, 2014
  • 2 minute read

PH port agency simplifies procedures for cargo clearances

TO simplify the process of securing permits and clearances for the entry and withdrawal of domestic and foreign cargoes, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)…
  • January 5, 2014
  • 2 minute read

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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