PCG now fully responsible for maritime safety enforcement

THE function of maritime safety enforcement has been fully transferred to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) after President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently signed into law Republic Act 9993 or the PCG Law. Read more.

ICTSI income down 15% in 2009

INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) reported a 15% drop in 2009 net income to $54.9 million over the year before. Read more.

BOC’s e2m to accept BTS/DDP shipments by Mar 23

STARTING March 23, the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system will accommodate Bill to Shipper (BTS) transactions at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Read more.

NMC Container Lines ship in Batangas maiden call

NMC Container Lines, Inc (NMCCLI) vessel Gen. Malvar recently made her maiden call at Batangas Port, carrying substantial volume bound for Cebu and Cagayan De Oro. The volume of inbound cargoes from Cagayan de Oro to Batangas was also encouraging. Read more.

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