International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has submitted to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) an unsolicited proposal to develop two ports in Iloilo –…
2 jetties under construction to support Boracay’s rehab
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is developing two jetties in Boracay to support maintenance of the rehabilitated island that was recently opened to tourist…
PPA forms special takeover units to handle operations at 8 ports
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has created port services units that will take over operations and cargo-handling at eight ports in the country once…
PPA prescribes accreditation rules for port service providers
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has issued guidelines on accreditation of port service providers to ensure only those qualified can render services at ports…
Chelsea Logistics seeks to rehabilitate Davao-Sasa port for P11.2B
Chelsea Logistics Holdings, Corp. (CLHC) has submitted an P11.2-billion unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate and develop Davao-Sasa port. In a regulatory disclosure, CLHC said the…
PPA extends anew cargo handling, terminal operators’ authority to operate
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is once again granting or extending the hold over authorities (HOA) of cargo-handling/terminal operators for six months pending implementation…
Philippine transport authorities are advising the public to coordinate with their transport service providers on possible cancellation or rescheduling of trips due to super typhoon…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is migrating to automated and mobile operations to become more responsive to the demands of global trade. For starters,…
Manila port operators seek hike in cargo handling tariff
Port operators Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have filed petitions with the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) for cargo-handling…
PPA order sets formula for cargo-handling tariff adjustment
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is prescribing a standard formula for cargo-handling (CH) tariff adjustment. Among other provisions, PPA Administrative Order (AO) 02-2018 signed…
Long-time Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) official Raul Santos has been appointed officer-in-charge of the agency, Transportation and Communications Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya told PortCalls…
Key PH port stakeholders extend operations to ease cargo backlog
For the next 15 days starting March 8, Philippine importers, exporters, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and government banks Land Bank and Development Bank…
