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Latest news on shipping and the maritime industry

2015 could produce higher profit for more box shipping lines

Despite record vessel deliveries, the container shipping industry is expected to improve…
  • January 7, 2015
  • 2 minute read

OOCL’s latest 8,888-TEU ship to sail on transpac loop

Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) christened its newest 8,888-TEU newbuilding…
  • January 7, 2015
  • 1 minute read

PH cargo, box traffic up in first three quarters of 2014

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports grew 6.92% from January to September…
  • January 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH Customs chief sets 2015 goals, cites disappointments

Customs Commissioner John Phillip Sevilla identified five priorities for the country’s second…
  • January 5, 2015
  • 4 minute read

2015 forecast to see further halting growth in economy, shipping

The year 2015 is expected to build upon the fragile economic recovery…
  • January 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

BOC accredits more than 11,000 importers

As of December 11, a total of 11,040 Philippine importers have been…
  • January 4, 2015
  • 1 minute read

PEZA locators now exempt from BOC accreditation

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators that import goods need no longer…
  • January 4, 2015
  • 2 minute read

MARINA sets up permanent fast lane for vessel import permits

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has made permanent its special processing window/express…
  • January 4, 2015
  • 3 minute read

BOC’s revenue collection swells to P350B but still behind target

Revenue collection by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) from Januar­y to November…
  • January 4, 2015
  • 2 minute read

DOTC to concentrate on railway next after ‘banner year’ of aviation success

With 2014 a “banner year” in the country’s aviation sector, the Department…
  • January 4, 2015
  • 6 minute read