P9B Cebu container port to begin construction Q3 2016

Construction of the new P9.13-billion Cebu International Containerized Port could start by…

PPA shifts to decentralized revolving fund facility for easier port payment

On January 3, 2016, port stakeholders may begin availing of the new…

PH Senate oks on 2nd reading Customs modernization act

The Philippine Senate last night approved on second reading Senate Bill 2968…

Cosco, CSCL merger gets nod to create world’s fourth biggest box line

China’s two biggest shipping conglomerates—China Cosco and China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL)—are…

Manila North Port can now handle international cargoes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has awarded Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.…

Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates up 8% in end-Dec

The approved 8% increase in vessel and cargo-handling rates for Manila South…

BOC adjusts off-dock CY/CFS rates after 15 years

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released revised uniform rates that will…

SEIPI unveils wish list for improved trade facilitation

The Philippine electronics industry has identified four trade facilitation policy reforms that…

Co-Loading Act IRR ready in 2 months, assures Lina

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act…

Box ship deliveries in 2015 set to break records

This year, container ship supply is expected to reach its highest growth…