UNESCAP cites PH ‘significant’ strides in adopting trade facilitation

The Philippines has made “significant progress” in applying trade facilitation and paperless…

Hapag profit soars 1,000% to US$10.8B on Asian goods-driven rate surge

Net profit leaps from US$1.07 billion in 2020 on “very strong’ demand…

PPA proposes cargo-handling rates for Tier 2 ports

The Philippine Ports Authority is eyeing the same domestic cargo rates for…

3 new cargo bays double Manila Harbor Center capacity

Manila Harbor Center’s cargo-handling capacity more than doubled with the completion of…

6 entities eye PPA container monitoring system

Six entities joined the pre-bid conference for the Philippine Ports Authority’s container…

Cerberus acquires Hanjin’s Subic shipyard for $300M

US investor Cerberus Capital Management and Agila NY Naval Inc./Agila South are…

High fuel prices jack up local shipping costs by up to 25%

The continuous increase in fuel prices is pushing up domestic shipping costs…

Carriers seek fuel subsidy, suspension of excise tax, cut in gov’t fees

Domestic shipping and air carriers want a reduction in government charges to…

Robredo tags maritime industry as a priority, bats for ship registry

The maritime industry will be a top priority for presidential candidate Leni…