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Ancillary fees worry local shipping lines

LOCAL carriers are unhappy over ancillary fees such arrastre and storage that…
  • January 11, 2010
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Task force on maritime safety to be formed

THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) will form a task force…
  • January 11, 2010
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Standard cargo stowage system mulled

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is proposing a standard cargo stowage system…
  • January 6, 2010
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Ship agents wary over 2009/10 prospects

MEMBERS of the Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents…
  • November 2, 2009
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Barge operators seek exemption from CPC, P&I coverage

BARGE operators want to be exempt from securing the Certificate of Public…
  • August 3, 2009
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Marina designates 2 layup areas

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has identified two new lay-up areas in…
  • August 3, 2009
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ICQS harmonization starts at Brooke’s Point

THE government is stepping up creation of a one-stop-shop for immigration, customs,…
  • June 1, 2009
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Marina slaps higher fines on domestic shipping sector

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has increased penalties for Philippine-flag vessel operators,…
  • June 1, 2009
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Bottom near but recovery may be far off – PSAA

WHILE the global financial crisis is bottoming out, recovery is still nowhere…
  • May 4, 2009
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Tanker operators push substitute bill to RA 9483

TANKER operators are lobbying for the passage of a bill that will…
  • April 1, 2009
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