16% trucking rate hike on hold, but not for long

NORTH Harbor truckers have decided to temporarily defer implementation of their proposed…

Maritime sector continues to lack long-term goals

THE government’s shortsighted approach to developing the maritime industry is keeping the…

SBMA: ICTSI bid for second Subic container terminal welcome

INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), the country’s largest port operator, is…

Single maritime agency gets powerful advocate

MALACAÑANG is backing the creation of a single maritime agency, with President…

PPA eyes mandatory use of Batangas port by PEZA Calabarzon locators

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is teaming up with the Bureau of…

Customs eases scanning procedures

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has relaxed its container scanning procedures, exempting…

APEX marks 10 years

ASIA Pacific Express Corp (APEX) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at the…

Batangas port road up for transfer to DPWH

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is transferring control of the Batangas Port…

SPANISH TRIP

The Philippine business delegation which joined President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s trip to Spain…

Tanker industry in for rough sailing in 2008

THE tanker industry is bracing for tough times ahead. It faces a…