MARINA sets up permanent fast lane for vessel import permits

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has made permanent its special processing window/express…

DTI accredits 44 seafreight forwarders

A total of 44 seafreight forwarders have been newly accredited by the…

MARINA eyes expansion of accreditation policy to cover seafreight forwarders

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is looking to revise Memorandum Circular No.…

PH ports on heightened alert for All Saints’ Day exodus, Ebola threat

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has put all ports on red alert…

Harbor Star decries BOC’s seizure order for tugboat

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered the seizure of one of…

Tsuneishi plans to raise productivity of Cebu shipyard

Japanese firm Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. is expanding its Cebu operations to…

PH foreign equity rule, cabotage barriers to ASEAN integration

For the Philippines to benefit from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations…

Marina enlists IFC’s assistance in implementing domestic shipping reforms

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is implementing a three-pronged reform program to…

VAT exemption on imported shipping equipment expires

The 10-year period prescribing incentives for the importation of shipping equipment ended…

Marina hatches safety plan for domestic shipping

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is in the process of creating a…