DOTr kicks off Oplan Biyaheng Ayos for Lenten break
To prepare for the influx of passengers during the Lenten season, the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the Oplan Biyaheng Ayos: Semana…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently conducted a national ports summit to get recommendations from stakeholders and port managers for the first 25-year roadmap…
Lower House reps conclude 10-day port and ro-ro tour
Some members of the Philippine Lower House conducted a 10-day port tour and inspection of the country’s Western and Eastern Nautical Highways that are…
PPA downgrades cargo, revenue outlook amid mining, exchange rate blues
From substantial cargo and revenue growth recorded in 2016, the Philippine Ports Authority is anticipating “nominal” growth this year due to volatility of the…
The way International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) successfully engaged various stakeholders in implementing its truck appointment system project has won top recognition from…
PPA awaits nod to drop P19B Davao port upgrade, eyes lower project cost
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is awaiting approval of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board to formally cancel the previous administration’s modernization…
Higher PH transport rates loom with increased excise tax on fuel
Philippine transport service providers warn any increase in excise tax on petroleum products will mean higher operational costs that will eventually be passed on…
PPA amends holdover period for lapsed cargo-handling contracts
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has revised in a newly issued administrative order the terms for the holdover period for expiring cargo-handling contracts. PPA…
Surigao airport closed indefinitely but port still operational
The Philippine Department of Transportation is assessing the extent of damage to transport facilities in Surigao following the magnitude 6.7 earthquake that shook the…
BIMP-EAGA, Asean logistics developments in focus at 2017 ports and shipping conference
The 9th Philippine Ports and Shipping Conference to be held on Feb 23-24 will highlight strong emergence of the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) and…
The Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) reached its first year-to-date 2-million twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) move last December. The flagship operation of global port…
PH transport executives formally sworn into office
Newly appointed transport officials took their oath of office on January 9 in a ceremony led by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. These officials were…
