PH Customs to junk e2m for new integrated system

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will replace next year its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system with the Integrated Philippine Customs System (iPCS). At the recent…

PH maritime insurance industry seeks partner with more financial muscle

Philippine insurance firms are asking the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) to take the lead in providing insurance cover for the maritime industry. At…

Wanted: Visionary to steer PH maritime industry

The Philippine maritime industry needs no less than a visionary with strong political will to institute necessary and long-needed changes in the sector. This…

PH pushes new railway project

The Philippine Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is proposing a Luzon Integrated Railway system in lieu of the controversial Northrail project. “Sadly, the…

Subic’s NCT1 and 2, gateways and not spillover terminals — ICTSI

International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) continues to have a positive outlook on its Subic terminals despite their low capacity utilization. “We firmly believe…

Subic eyes incentives for logistics players

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is proposing an incentive program for logistics players to help transform the freeport into a major player in the…