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Luxaviation Helicopters partners with PhilJets to boost Asia-Pacific rotorcraft charter
Rotorcraft Asia, Singapore: Luxaviation Helicopters, part of the Luxaviation Group, is announcing Philippines-based helicopter charter operator PhilJets as the latest member of the Luxaviation ... Read More
- 04/09/2019
Royal Cargo elevates cranage servicing in the country
In Photo L-R: MIAA Head Executive Assistant Atty. Randolf John Buenaventura, Royal Cargo (RC) Crane and Erection Head of Sales Leodie Limcango, RC Crane and Erection Department Head Gundolf Ahrens, ... Read More
- 02/14/2019
ICTSI earns best corporate bond award
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has won The Asset’s Triple A Country Awards 2018 Best Corporate Bond – Philippines for the company’s USD400 million ... Read More
- 02/07/2019
Royal Cargo Engineering: Building solid foundations for the nation
From document preparation, capital equipment importation, methodical calculation, transport engineering studies to lifting and installation procedures, Royal Cargo, Inc. (RCI) relies on the expertise ... Read More
- 01/15/2019
Udenna commits to address competition concerns in TransAsia and 2Go transactions
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has received the notification by Udenna Corporation and Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc. on September 21, 2018 and will commence Phase 1 review ... Read More
- 10/11/2018
MARINA kick-starts PH cruise industry
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) kick-starts local cruise shipping industry as it endorses the acquisition and operation of cruise ships in the Philippines. “We are encouraging ... Read More
- 08/29/2018
All Aboard for the Manila Cruise Port
The new management of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) seeks to embrace the continuously growing and dynamic Philippine tourism industry by providing much needed ... Read More
- 05/15/2018
World Dream Has Arrived in the Philippines!
Asia's Luxury Cruise Line, Dream Cruises, introduces its brand new cruise ship, World Dream, designed to offer the highest levels of service and top-notch international cuisine experience while ... Read More
- 11/23/2017
Booming Cruise Tourism
A total of 31 international cruise vessels dropped anchor on Philippine shores so far, according to the Department of Tourism. This year alone, the Philippines expects over a hundred port calls ... Read More
- 07/24/2017
Cruise from Bangkok at 65% off onboard SuperStar Gemini
SuperStar Gemini Has A New Home! Bangkok has been known as the “Venice of the East”, due to the many canals slicing through the city and has been wowing tourists because of its lavish ... Read More
- 07/14/2017
MARINA hosts 2nd APEC Strategy Planning Meeting for Seafarers
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) hosted the 2nd Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Strategy Planning Meeting for the Seafarer Excellence Network of the Asia Pacific (SENAP) on 03-05 ... Read More
- 04/06/2019
Revised policies on two maritime educational programs now due for final CHED approval
In line with the continuous improvement of maritime education, training, and certification system in the Philippines, two maritime educational programs are now due for final approval of the ... Read More
- 04/01/2019
MARINA partners with PNU on exam assessment
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has partnered with the Philippine Normal University (PNU) on the provision of technical assistance on the assessment of the competence of the seafarers ... Read More
- 03/15/2019
MARINA to open 8 industry-proposed RoRo routes
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will open eight RoRo missionary routes proposed by shipping operators in support of the Road Roll-on / Roll-off Terminal System (RRTS) and the priority ... Read More
- 03/07/2019
MARINA to shipping operators: Uphold passengers' rights at all times
To intensify and ensure the protection of the public against inefficient shipping services, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) reminds shipping operators to uphold passengers rights at all ... Read More
- 03/05/2019
PhilJets Group celebrates 5th Anniversary with order for its 10th helicopter at Singapore Airshow
Singapore - PhilJets through its mother company Starline Global Industries, has confirmed 1 more brand new helicopter order during the Singapore Airshow. PhilJets, which became Airbus Helicopters ... Read More
- 02/08/2018
PhilJets to post over 100% growth, plans to continue expansion in 2018
The fast growing business aviation startup has been striving to end 2017 at the same rate it started the year. Indeed, PhilJets started last year with its entry into the business jet segment ... Read More
- 01/23/2018
MARINA, CHED, PMMA, MHEIs revamp PH maritime education programs
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), together with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), and the maritime higher ... Read More
- 01/16/2019
UPL offers assistance to stranded seafarers
United Philippine Lines (UPL), one of the country’s leading ship management and manning agencies, is working with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) to provide transportation, ... Read More
- 05/12/2020
ICTSI, Solaire start COVID-19 mass testing for employees
Mass testing for ICTSI, Solaire employees. International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and Bloomberry Resorts Corporation’s (BRC) Solaire Resort & Casino recently started rapid ... Read More
- 04/27/2020
ICTSI terminals respond to mitigate COVID effects
Manila International Container Terminal, ICTSI’s flagship terminal International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) terminals across its portfolio, both individually and collectively, ... Read More
- 04/27/2020
COVID-19 TREATMENT FACILITY OPENS IN PIER 15
To boost the medical treatment capacity of the National Capital Region (NCR) as well as its adjoining cities and provinces, the Eva Macapagal Super Terminal has been converted into a COVID-19 ... Read More
- 04/27/2020
2GO all set to welcome repatriated seafarers for mandatory quarantine
2GO Group Inc. is ready to welcome aboard returning Filipino seafarers and workers to carry out their mandatory 14-day quarantine on two of its passenger vessels, the shipping and logistics company ... Read More
- 04/27/2020
PPA takes over management, operations of Malalag port in Davao del Sur
To further cement Davao’s claim as the third major international gateway in the country, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has taken over management and operations at its Malalag’s ... Read More
- 07/10/2017
Japanese Manufacturers Cooperate on Development of Hydrogen Fueled Marine Engines
On April 27th, 2021, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Yanmar Power Technology Co., Ltd., and Japan Engine Corporation formed a consortium of Japanese engine manufacturers to pursue joint development ... Read More
- 05/06/2021
2GO among top in ASEAN corporate governance scorecard
2GO Group, Inc., the Philippines’ largest integrated transportation and logistics provider, clinched a back-to-back win in the 2019 ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS) Awards, bagging ... Read More
- 02/25/2021
Contecon Guayaquil handles first carbon-neutral container shipment in the world
The world’s first carbon-neutral container shipment Connection Guayaquil (CGSA) at the Port of Guayaquil in Ecuador recently handled the world’s first carbon neutral-certified ... Read More
- 01/25/2021
Tugade orders international shipping line to set minimum 8-day free time period for cargoes unloaded in all ports in the country
MANILA – Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade, on June 24, signed a Department Order mandating all international shipping lines that are unloading cargoes in all ports in ... Read More
- 07/08/2020
Port of Melbourne welcomes largest container capacity ship to dock in Melbourne
Today, the Port of Melbourne (PoM) welcomes the CMA CGM Ural, the largest container ship by maximum capacity to call at the port. The 299 metre long vessel is one of six currently deployed on the ... Read More
- 06/25/2020
New service at Mindanao Container Terminal links Southern Philippines to Asia, Middle East
RCL’s M/V PIRA BHUM during its maiden call at MCT on 19 December Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) welcomes the new year strong with the launch of Regional Container Line’s (RCL) South ... Read More
- 01/07/2021
ICTSI's Adriatic Gate Container Terminal Hits 300K TEU
Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI)'s Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) in Rijeka, Croatia hit over 300,000 ... Read More
- 01/04/2021
ICTSI Argentina inks agreement with Evergreen
TecPlata, operator of the container terminal located in Puerto La Plata, has signed a contract with Evergreen Marine Corp Taiwan Ltd. for the start of a new service to Asia and the Far East. With ... Read More
- 02/06/2020
ICTSI Poland hits milestone 500K TEU move
Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), the Polish unit of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) at the Port of Gydnia, capped 2019 with a milestone after recently reaching its 500,000th ... Read More
- 12/27/2019
ICTSI Pakistan earns new international safety standard
Pakistan International Container Terminal, ICTSI's subsidiary at the Port of Karachi Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s ... Read More
- 12/17/2019
MARINA launches SIRB Online Appointment System
Starting 05 November 2018, Filipino seafarers are directed to set an online appointment for the processing of their Seafarer’s Identification and Record Book (SIRB) or seaman’s book, as ... Read More
- 10/26/2018
DOTr SEC. TUGADE TO SEAFARERS: Manage your finances, don't get involved in drugs, wave the Filipino flag
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade has some words of advice to Filipino seafarers, and those aspiring to get into the maritime industry. He offered these pieces of ... Read More
- 06/26/2018
House awaits Senate versiob of Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers
Congress has moved closer to enacting into law a Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers after it approved on Wednesday, House Bill 5685, which seeks to improve seafarers’ working conditions and ... Read More
- 07/27/2017
Smart partners with MARINA to honor Filipino Seafarers
Offers lowest roaming rates with Smart Marino All Abroad SIM PLDT wireless subsidiary Smart Communications, in partnership with the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), recently honored hundreds ... Read More
- 07/19/2017
New shipping route within EAGA to spur trading between Indo and Ph
DAVAO CITY, Philippines The opening of the shipping route within the Brunei Darussalam Indonesia Malaysia the Philippine East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) is expected to further enhance trading ... Read More
- 05/02/2017
Magsaysay Maritime Corporation receives top award from Pag-IBIG Fund
Photo shows MMC President Arnold B. Javier (fourth from left) receiving the award from PagIBIG Fund executives led by Sec. Eduardo D. Del Rosario, Chairman (third from left) and Acmad Rizaldy P. ... Read More
- 02/22/2019
MARINA, PCG reinforce partnership, toughen enforcement over domestic ships
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reinforce its partnership to toughen the enforcement of maritime rules and regulations over domestic ships plying the ... Read More
- 08/09/2018
DOTr, French shipbuilder ink contract for new high-speed patrol vessels
To boost the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)'s capability to perform its mission of maritime security and safety, maritime search and rescue, marine environmental protection, as well as offshore ... Read More
- 09/08/2017
PPA takes over management, operations of Malalag port in Davao del Sur
To further cement Davao’s claim as the third major international gateway in the country, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has taken over management and operations at its Malalag’s ... Read More
- 07/10/2017
BOI okays Magsaysay Shipping Line subsidiary's warehousing project
Photo shows Trade Undersecretary for Industry Development and BOI Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo (left) awarding the Certificate of Registration to Ian Claxton (right), President of Magsaysay ... Read More
- 07/05/2017
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