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Transfer of Wealth

IN my previous column I noted that wealth is not destroyed, only…
  • February 2, 2009
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BOC rakes in P551M from container security fees

CONTAINER security fees (CSF) under the Bureau of Customs (BOC)’s x-ray inspection…
  • February 2, 2009
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NFA bids out rice transport contract

THE National Food Authority (NFA) through the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is…
  • February 2, 2009
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MITSUI OSK Line’s MOL Attraction recently made its maiden call at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) flagship operation. MOL Attraction, which has a capacity of 1,150 TEUs, joins MOL Harmony, MOL Grace and MOL Bright for MOL’s Bangkok-Laemchabang-Manila- Nagoya-Pusan-Shimizu-Tokyo-Yokohama service. MOL Philippines is the local agent of Mitsui OSK Lines. Photo shows John Jayobo, (far right) ICTSI operations superintendent, awarding the commemorative certificate to Capt. Greg Sazon, (3rd from left), vessel master. Also in photo are Jason Noceto (far left), MOL terminal manager and Samuel Sioson, MOL representative.

MOL makes first call at MICT

MITSUI OSK Line’s MOL Attraction recently made its maiden call at the…
  • February 2, 2009
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Photo shows (standing from left) Edwin Sarmiento, Luz Caliwag (VP Sales and Operation), Richard Uy (Import Supervisor), Mark Fabrero, Arlene Crisologo, Oscar Tinegra, (girls sitting in front) Nympha Zaldua, Cheryl Gimena Jonaliza Balacuit (General Manager), Niño Alan Bamba, Ivy Migullas, Mercy Castillo (VP Accounts and Admin), and Ramcel “Bong” Temeña (Operations Manager).

Eastrans staff hies off to Mindoro

Employees of Eastrans Phils recently enjoyed an outing to San Jose, Mindoro.…
  • February 2, 2009
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Crisis hits hard warehouse operators, SGL importers

MEMBERS of the Customs Bonded Warehouse Operators Confederation (CBWOC) are now handling…
  • February 2, 2009
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Electronic Accreditation of Importers and Forwarders

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has recently issued several guidelines that will…
  • January 26, 2009
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PISA pushes immediate passage of Omnibus Maritime Code

THE Philippine Interisland Shipping Association PISA), an umbrella organization of local shipping…
  • January 5, 2009
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Nenaco mother firm pushes expansion

KGLI-NM, key investor of Negros Navigation (Nenaco), is going against the grain…
  • January 5, 2009
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The new board is as follows: Chairman Emeritus, Cynthia Reyes-Tsui; Chairman, Jaime A. Roxas; President, Roy A. Raralio; 1st Vice President, Michael R. Aquino; 2nd Vice President, Gregg S. Sebastian; Secretary, Tessa H. Diesmos; Treasurer, Nelson M. Mendoza; P.R.O., Leo M. Tagle; Sergeant at Arms, Ed M. Miranda; Directors, Irene M. Tan, Barbi B. Rivadeneira, Rosemary Su and Dominador De

AFPI inducts new board for 2008-2010

The new officers and board of directors of the Aircargo Forwarders of…
  • January 5, 2009
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