House committee backs bill prohibiting imposition of local charges by international carriers

The Lower House Committee on Transportation has recommended approval of House Bill…

MARINA, int’l groups kick off passenger ship safety study

The Maritime Industry Authority, International Maritime Organization and World Bank conduct a…

Transport groups hit governments’ ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to Omicron variant

Since the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 was designated as a “variant…

Surcharges on Asian exports still widespread amid steady demand—Platts

Premium fees for Asian export cargoes commonplace amid empty container shortage On…

P316M expansion of Zamboanga port doubles cargo capacity

The Department of Transportation and Philippine Ports Authority unveiled the P316-million Zamboanga…

DOTr completes 143 port projects worth P4B in 2019-2021

A total of 143 social and tourism port projects worth P4.07 billion…

PPA seeks revised rules on private port development, operation

The Philippine Ports Authority is proposing to revise its policy on the…

China’s strict quarantine rules for cargo ship crew heighten supply chain woes

Chinese seafarers returning from overseas trips are being required to undergo quarantine…

Cebu port’s expanded Berths 7 to 10 inaugurated

The Department of Transportation and Cebu Port Authority recently inaugurated the expanded…

Port congestion widespread beyond key US ports

Maersk has suspended direct calls to Felixstowe on the AE7 service from…