HK gov’t to update merchant shipping safety laws

The Hong Kong government is proposing to amend regulations under the Merchant…

Manila port operators seek hike in cargo handling tariff

Port operators Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc.…

PH truckers, carriers address problem of delayed return of empties

Philippine trucking groups and the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) have…

PH shipping, trucking rate hike looms in wake of higher fuel excise tax

The increase in the excise tax on fuel brought about by the…

PH port users reiterate need to probe foreign liners’ fees, charges

More Philippine stakeholders and port users are urgently pressing government to review…

Asia-Pacific’s biggest ports face steep climate bill—study

Upgrading Asia-Pacific’s biggest ports to cope with the effects of climate change…

ICAO adopts new amendment enabling more integrated air traffic management

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced that the ICAO Council has…

BOC-MICP urges importers to voluntarily pay higher excise tax rates

  The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) is encouraging…

ICS publishes latest flag state performance table

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has published the latest version of…

Bangladesh waives VAT for ship imports of over 5,000 DWT

The Bangladesh government has exempted the import of ships of more than…