Local shipping operators forecast flat growth

LAST year saw flat growth in the domestic shipping industry. This year,…

More cargo traffic, vessels expected this year

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) both…

Phase out of wooden-hull ships will have to wait

THE Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has deferred implementation of the policy on…

ASEAN shipowners converge in Manila

The Filipino Shipowners Association hosted the recent ASEAN Shipowners Association in Manila.…

PSB pushes use of loan facility for shift to CFR/CIF

THE Philippine Shippers Bureau (PSB) recently re-introduced the use of a loan…

ISPS Code worries shipping industry

PHILIPPINE shipping stakeholders expressed uncertainty over the country’s ability to comply with…

RP retains seat in IMO council

THE Philippines retained its seat in the influential International Maritime Organization (IMO)…

International lines seek stop to PPA order on SRF

INTERNATIONAL shipping lines are seeking a stop to the implementation of Philippine…

PISA: Lifting of cabotage does not assure lower shipping costs

THE Philippine Interisland Shipping Association (PISA) said relaxing the cabotage rule does…

Shipping operators train for E-port

SHIPPING operators recently sent their representatives to join E-port training sessions in…