Small hike in shipping confidence in May

The average confidence level of stakeholders in the shipping industry went up…

Maersk group names new CEO as Yang Ming gets new chair

The Maersk group on June 23 appointed Soren Skou as its new…

HMM says in advanced talks to join 2M

Financially troubled Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. (HMM) said that its talks to…

PPA bars Manila North Harbour from engaging in international trade

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) may not handle foreign trade at…

Shippers don’t expect volume spike in Q3 peak season

Global box carriers are unlikely to find much respite from their troubles,…

BOC: Certain beverage imports require nod of Office of the Commissioner

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now requiring importers to obtain…

BOC lays out guidelines for Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines operationalizing some sections…

PH port authorities issue guidelines on verified gross mass

Philippine port authorities have finally published rules that will implement the International…

Freight rates on Asia-Europe lane improving since April, research shows

Shipping spot rates have achieved large increases in recent weeks, particularly in…

BOC orders giving North Harbor authority to handle foreign cargo questioned

More questions are being asked about the propriety of Bureau of Customs…