Marina favors SBSR development over gov’t takeover of Hanjin
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is recommending developing and upgrading the ship building and ship repair (SBSR) industry to enable local shipyards to expand…
PH, China stepping up groundwork for implementing infra projects
The Philippines and China have affirmed their commitment to speed up the preparation and processes needed to ensure the timely implementation of the Philippines’…
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…
Evergreen’s new KTP service makes maiden call at Subic
Taiwan-based carrier Evergreen Marine Corp. has started a new service that connects South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. The South Korea-Taiwan-Philippines (KTP) service plies…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the incorporation of Harbor Star Subic Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of listed marine services provider Harbor…
Harbor Star to launch Subic operations before yearend
Listed Philippine company Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) will invest US$4 million to $5 million to establish a wholly owned subsidiary at the…
Lina to revisit old plan to adopt longer work hours at BOC
Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina will meet with district collectors to discuss the possibility of reviving a 2005 memorandum that implements flexible work hours at…
