PH stakeholders press for implementing rules on IMO verified gross mass policy

Calls are mounting for the release of Philippine government guidelines concerning the…

Carriers seek PH guidelines specific to IMO container weighing rule

The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) is requesting the Philippine Ports…

PH ports suffer 33% drop in 2015 cargo throughput

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports in 2015 dropped 33% to 141.498…

PPA allows online application for certain port permits

Port stakeholders can soon apply and process permits for port ancillary service…

Aquino signs order giving teeth to drive vs PH maritime transport security risks

The Philippine government has issued a new measure that reinforces the country’s…

3 Palawan port zones under PPA control

President Benigno Aquino III has expanded the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports…

Updated PH Orange Book on port safety effective Jan 14

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will implement on January 14 the updated…

Tug assistance compulsory at PH port of Surigao

From January 14, all foreign and domestic vessels of at least 500…

PPA working to privatize 5 ports in 5 years

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will continue to pursue modernization of four…

New chiefs for PH trade department, LTO appointed

The start of the year saw changes in two government agencies with…