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BOC gets tough on warehouses, other customs facilities

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened rules for the establishment and…
  • September 20, 2015
  • 8 minute read

BOC revises rules on BL amendments

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has revised its rules on the processing…
  • September 20, 2015
  • 3 minute read

PH shipping lines asked to cut cargo, passenger rates

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has once again directed Philippine shipping lines to adjust…
  • September 16, 2015
  • 1 minute read

G6 blanks 5 more Asia-Europe sailings in peak season

In another bid to prop up sliding freight rates on this overcrowded…
  • September 16, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Low PH cargo volumes may temper effect of truck ban

Philippine cargo industry stakeholders have mixed views whether the re-imposed Metro Manila…
  • September 15, 2015
  • 6 minute read

Harbor Star to launch Subic operations before yearend

Listed Philippine company Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) will invest US$4…
  • September 15, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH cargo volume down 30%, box traffic up 8% in H1

Cargo throughput handled by Philippine ports in the first half of 2015…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Marina revisits rules on safe ship operations to align with IMO

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is now conducting public consultations nationwide on…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Asia-Europe box rates plummet 23% as GRI attempt fizzles

Container freight rates on the Asia-Europe trade fell 23% last week, or…
  • September 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

US-Asia box lines attempt ‘phased’ rate hikes October-December

Box carriers on the U.S.-Asia export trade lane announced plans to impose…
  • September 9, 2015
  • 2 minute read