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Philippine Ports Authority

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

Calls are mounting for the release of Philippine government guidelines concerning the…
  • March 16, 2016
  • 4 minute read

Carriers seek PH guidelines specific to IMO container weighing rule

The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) is requesting the Philippine Ports…
  • February 24, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH ports suffer 33% drop in 2015 cargo throughput

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports in 2015 dropped 33% to 141.498…
  • February 17, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PPA allows online application for certain port permits

Port stakeholders can soon apply and process permits for port ancillary service…
  • February 17, 2016
  • 2 minute read

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…
  • February 16, 2016
  • 3 minute read

3 Palawan port zones under PPA control

President Benigno Aquino III has expanded the jurisdiction of the Philippine Ports…
  • February 2, 2016
  • 1 minute read

Updated PH Orange Book on port safety effective Jan 14

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will implement on January 14 the updated…
  • January 12, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Tug assistance compulsory at PH port of Surigao

From January 14, all foreign and domestic vessels of at least 500…
  • January 12, 2016
  • 2 minute read

PPA working to privatize 5 ports in 5 years

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will continue to pursue modernization of four…
  • January 7, 2016
  • 2 minute read

New chiefs for PH trade department, LTO appointed

The start of the year saw changes in two government agencies with…
  • January 5, 2016
  • 2 minute read