New surcharges to jack up shipping costs, say forwarders

FREIGHT forwarders are warning of higher logistics costs unless government can prevent some international carriers from implementing a host of new surcharges both for import and export shipments. Read more.

Gordon: Hub and spoke is best for the Philippines

THE hub-and-spoke is the best scheme for the country's shipping industry, according to Senator and presidential aspirant Richard Gordon. Read more.

Subic, Clark go for dual mode

THE electronic-to-mobile/import assessment system (e2m/IAS) set for adoption in Subic and Clark on February 16 will run alongside an old operating system at the two ecozones. Read more.

Tanker business still not on solid ground

BUSINESS will continue to be slow in 2010 but will be so much better than last year, according to the Philippine Petroleum Sea Transport Association (Philpesta). Read more.

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