PPA to enforce ban on construction of new ports adjacent to North Harbor

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will not allow expansion or construction of…

North Harbor takeover pushed back to Feb 15

New schedule of cargo handling tariff at the port now in effect…

PPA scraps 50% wharfage fee discount for exporters

BEGINNING this month, exporters are now paying the full wharfage fee. Philippine…

November exports up 5.1%

PHILIPPINE exports finally posted an increase in November after ten consecutive months…

Exporters ask: Where’s the ESF?

PHILIPPINE exporters are seeking the immediate release of the export support fund…

Importers see polls as a big boost

SUPER Green Lane (SGL) importers expect another strong performance this year due…

Coast Guard eyes stricter cargo weighing rules

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) wants stricter guidelines when it comes to…

Soft business for bonded warehouse operators in 2010

BUSINESS for bonded warehouse operators will continue to be soft this year…

Ancillary fees worry local shipping lines

LOCAL carriers are unhappy over ancillary fees such arrastre and storage that…

Bureau Veritas joins Cotecna as bulk cargo surveyor

THE Committee for Accreditation of Cargo Surveying Companies (CACSC) has accredited another…