PPA approves 24% hike in Manila North Harbor cargo-handling tariff
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has approved a 24% increase in cargo-handling tariff at the Manila North Harbor, a decision found “unwarranted” by some…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has started to livestream its bidding processes to boost the integrity and transparency of the agency’s procurement process. PPA…
Revised draft order lays down conditions for establishing PH customs facilities
The Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have issued the revised draft order for establishing, maintaining, and operating customs facilities and…
PH carriers pitch game plan for competitive domestic shipping sector
The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has identified strategies the government should undertake to support the association’s vision of a modern and competitive domestic…
PPA corrects mistakes in new order on dollar-based port fees
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has corrected errors in its newly issued order that amends how foreign currency exchange rates (FCER) are prescribed and…
PH Coast Guard takes over nationwide seaports security
Philippine Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade ordered the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to take over control and supervision of security operations in all seaports nationwide…
Harbor Star sets aside P1B for ambitious expansion drive
Philippine-based marine services provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSSI) is spending almost P1 billion this year in order to expand and diversify its…
PH ports, airports under heightened alert amid Marawi clashes
Security measures have been stepped up at Philippine ports and airports following clashes between Islamist militants and government troops in Marawi City, Lanao del…
PPA oversight body created to identify, resolve Manila North Harbor issues
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has created an operations oversight committee to look into concerns of stakeholders using the Manila North Harbor and ensure…
The Philippine government will modernize the country’s roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) system, targeting the country’s three major nautical highways—Western, Central, and Eastern—and other ro-ro routes. The…
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…
ICTSI proposes construction of multi-billion peso overpass to MICT
Port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is improving access to and from its flagship operation, Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), with two…
