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Philippines builds new international container port in Cebu
After more than two decades of planning, Philippine officials have officially launched construction on the New Cebu International Container Port (NCICP), a project designed to
Philippines expects cruise tourism boom in 2025
Cruise tourism in the Philippines is set to make waves in 2025, with passenger arrivals expected to surpass 185,000. As the country invests in expanding
TT Club warns of risks of e-bikes in ports
The drive to decarbonize ports and terminals intensifies with growing interest in using battery powered e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorbikes. Operators are tempted by the cheaper
Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia strengthen oil spill response in table-top exercise
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) conducted a table-top exercise (TTX) with Indonesia and Malaysia February 11 to
Philippine ports see record holiday traffic, passenger volume up 7%
Passenger traffic surged at Philippines’ sea terminals during the holiday season and early January, according to the Philippine Ports Authority
ICTSI secures 25-year extension to run Mindanao Container Terminal, invests US$100 million
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has secured a 25-year extension for its subsidiary, Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc.
Philippines busts extortion scheme at Batangas Port during Christmas rush
Philippine law enforcers have charged two individuals for allegedly engaging in extortion at Batangas Port, located 110 kilometers south of
PSA, Evergreen Marine establish JV for container terminal operations in Singapore
PSA Singapore (PSA) and Evergreen Marine Corporation (EMC) have established a joint venture (JV)in Singapore, aiming to enhance operational excellence and achieve greater synergies in
Top 10 ports in the Philippines
The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,600 islands, is strategically positioned along key global shipping routes, making its maritime infrastructure essential for both domestic connectivity
Singapore, MOL sign long-term time charter contract for FSRU
MOL has signed an agreement with Singapore LNG Corporation, Singapore’s state-owned LNG terminal operator, on a long-term time charter contract for one newbuilding Floating Storage
Philippines strengthens port security with new K-9 academy
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) inaugurated the PCG-PPA K-9 Academy on November 20 at Clark, Pampanga, marking a significant
Port operations: Strategic adaptations, versatile business models
Rise of digitalization for port efficiencies
Philippine Ports Authority tightens rules to curb storage abuse
U.S port strikes will cause major supply disruption into 2025, say analysts
Seven major operators accounted for over 40% of global port handling in 2023
While the total number of global terminal operators (GTOs) featuring in the Drewry league tables remained unchanged at 21 in 2023, the composition has changed
Singapore remains top maritime center for 11th consecutive year
According to the 2024 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development Index (ISCDI) Report, for the 11th consecutive year, Singapore has been recognized as the world’s leading shipping
Explosion at Ningbo-Zhoushan port raises further serious safety concerns in ocean container shipping
A major explosion has occurred on a container ship while berthed at the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China in another incident that raises serious safety
DP World Foundation donates to cancer hospital
DP World Foundation has donated Dh15 million (US$4 million) to Al Jalila Foundation to support the development of the Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Hospital, highlighting
Record Demand for Ocean Shipping: Seaborne Transportation Woes
Global demand for seaborne transportation hit an all-time record in May amid soaring shipping freight rates and severe port congestion. The 15.94 m TEU (20-foot
Port of Seattle becomes first U.S. port to require 100% of cruise vessels to use shore power
The Port of Seattle became the first port in the nation to independently require that 100% of all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore
Philippines upgrades Port of Batangas, build new US$800 million container terminal at Bauan
To decongest the Manila Port, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. inaugurated the newly expanded Batangas Port Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) in Batangas City—the largest in
Singapore completes propulsion, maneuverability trials of dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel
Fortescue, with support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), government agencies, research institutes, and industry partners, has successfully completed propulsion and maneuverability
Taiwan Maritime and Port Bureau embarks on promotional blitz to attract marine tourism
Singapore, Rotterdam ramp up digitalization, decarbonization initiatives
NYK to recover emissions from ships at berth in Californian ports
DP World invests US$50 million in Busan New Port
PSA expands Jurong Island Terminal to enhance sustainable supply chain offerings
Philippines wants more volunteers to join coast guard amid tensions in West Philippine Sea
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is urging Filipinos to volunteer with the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) as tensions escalate
Philippines criticizes China for refusal to abide by international law in West Philippine Sea dispute
The Philippines has criticized China for using rhetoric and wordplay to deflect from its continued defiance of international law in
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