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DOTr launches anti-corruption unit

November 26, 2021

The Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, officially launched the DOTr Anti-Corruption Committee on November 25 DOTr-ACC is directed...

Container index shows high box inflows at US ports throughout 2021

November 24, 2021

US ports are consistently showing very high Container Availability Index (CAx) values this year compared to 2020 and the pre-pandemic 2019, which has...

California ports delay fines for idling cargo as supply chain improves

November 24, 2021

The Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles have further postponed the container dwell fee until November 29 Since the...

PPA eyes more green initiatives for sustainable port operations

November 23, 2021

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to implement more measures to ensure sustainable port operations and help mitigate climate change PPA’s “Green Port”...

Asia expands its maritime trade lead in 2020

November 22, 2021

Asia dominated global maritime trade in 2020, as it maintained a 41% share of total goods loaded and increased its volume of goods...

CMA CGM reports net income of $5.6B for Q3

November 22, 2021

CMA CGM announced a net income of US$5.6 billion, a massive jump from $567 million in the same period last year The carrier...

Trans-Pacific freight rates seen to rebound ahead of Lunar New Year

November 22, 2021

A renewed flurry of booking activity is likely beginning in late November and through December as US importers aim to beat the Lunar...

NYK Line to donate $1.5M for Pasig River cleanup

November 21, 2021

NYK Line will donate $1.5 million over five years in support of the Pasig River and Tullahan-Tinajeros River system cleanup The donation will...

Maritime trade survives COVID-19 but faces its lasting impact

November 20, 2021

Maritime trade contracted by 3.8% in 2020, reflecting an initial shock, but it rebounded later in the year and is projected to increase...

Ex-Coast Guard chief Ursabia named DOTr undersecretary for maritime

November 19, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former Philippine Coast Guard Commandant George V. Ursabia, Jr. as undersecretary for maritime of the Department of Transportation ...