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BIR centralizes processing of applications for authority to release imported goods

Philippine importers of excisable products must now apply for the Authority to Release…
  • January 26, 2016
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Davao port project bidder bows out

The Philippine government is hoping to convince the consortium that pulled out…
  • January 26, 2016
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Customs modernization act gets PH Senate nod on 3rd reading

The Philippine Senate has approved on third and final reading the Customs…
  • January 18, 2016
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Port of Subic container volume up 59% in 2015

Container throughput at the Port of Subic in northern Philippines jumped 59%…
  • January 18, 2016
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Marina, CAB get much higher budgets for 2016

The Philippine government has increased the budgets and set goals for the…
  • January 18, 2016
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ICTSI upgrades BCT intermodal facility, set to open Congo terminal in mid-2016

International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) subsidiary Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) has…
  • January 18, 2016
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No letup in downward rate pressure seen for box shipping

The container ship industry started off 2015 on a positive note as…
  • January 18, 2016
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Updated PH Orange Book on port safety effective Jan 14

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will implement on January 14 the updated…
  • January 12, 2016
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Tug assistance compulsory at PH port of Surigao

From January 14, all foreign and domestic vessels of at least 500…
  • January 12, 2016
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Marina lists new IMO rules affecting carriers from 2016

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is calling on overseas shipping companies registered…
  • January 11, 2016
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