Manila Times - Shipping

CEBU CITY — From naval architecture to national security, Cebu is set to take center stage in shaping the future of the Philippine maritime industry. Organizers formally announced the return …

TWO Filipino maritime students have secured the top spots in the prestigious 2025 Lüddeke Prize, an international award organized by The Nautical Institute to recognize excellence and leadership among the …

CONTECON Manzanillo SA de CV (CMSA), the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) subsidiary at the Port of Manzanillo, has handled 12 million TEUs since 2013, solidifying its status as …

WE have just gone through a difficult week, amid news of two maritime tragedies that drove home the perils faced daily by seafarers when crossing what Gerard Manley Hopkins called …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has authorized a fleet of alternative vessels to service key routes in Western Mindanao and the Visayas following the suspension of Aleson Shipping Lines. Marina …

JAPANESE Ambassador Endo Kazuya has expressed his support for Pasig City’s circular economy efforts during the inauguration of the city’s Innovation for Circular Economy (ICE) Hub last Jan. 26, 2026. …

THE Philippine maritime sector’s global standing is being undermined by a “two-tier” system that separates world-class overseas officers from a substandard domestic fleet. This systemic divide was the central focus …

ASIAN Terminals Inc. (ATI) cleared its final hurdle toward privatization on Jan. 30, 2026, after 90.34 percent of shareholders approved the company’s voluntary delisting from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). …

GUIDELINES for the application of Special Order (SO) for graduation and the Certification, Authentication, and Verification (CAV) of documents of maritime students and graduates has now been released by the …

THE STCW Convention adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to the maritime sector, prescribes the minimum standards in the training, certification …

IN a landmark move for the maritime community, the Seafaring Family International (SeaFam), an association primarily composed of the wives and families of seafarers, has officially inked a strategic partnership …

2GO Group, Inc., the Philippines’ largest integrated transportation and logistics provider, has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to further strengthen the country’s supply chain and logistics. …

IN a move set to reshape the representation of maritime workers on the global stage, the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network (Iswan) has officially been granted consultative status by …

LAST Jan. 15, we marked the 17th anniversary of what has become known as the “Miracle on the Hudson.” On that day in 2009, US Airways Flight 1549, an Airbus …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) provided students access to the country’s major terminals, aiming to link classroom theory with the realities of global trade. PPA’s Port Educational Tour program, which …

THE state-run Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) has forged a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Department of Health (DOH) to enhance its curriculum and, at the same time, help strengthen the …

AS the search continues for four missing Filipino seafarers in the West Philippine Sea, veteran mariners are raising a red flag over the cargo that may have doomed the Singapore-flagged …

THE Cebu Maritime Expo (CME) returns after two years of hiatus with a bigger mission for the local maritime industry. Set on April 22 to 24 at the IEC Convention …

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) last Jan. 15 met with a delegation from Greece, which was led by its ambassador, Ioannis Pediotis, in addressing issues related to employment, safety, …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has posthumously awarded the Order of Lakandula with the Rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) to former Department of Migrant Workers secretary Maria Susana “Toots” Ople. The …

PATRICIA Furtado de Mendonça, global lead of Ocean Centres, met with key stakeholders from government, business sector, and media for a focused lunch discussion ahead of the Ocean Centres Philippines …

STARLITE Ferries, Inc. has commissioned the M/V Starlite Resilience, an IACS-classed RoPax vessel, for service on the Western Nautical Highway. Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) Administrator Sonia Malaluan said that the …

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the naming and delivery of Brave Pioneer, a Kamsarmax SC-443 and the world’s first methanol dual-fuel bulk carrier, on Jan. 15, 2026, in Balamban, Cebu. …

THE Royal Norwegian Embassy, Innovation Norway, and Norwegian industrial firm Orkel successfully convened the “Waste Burden to Energy Resource” forum on Jan. 15 at Seda Vertis North. The dialogue addressed …

ASIA-PACIFIC ocean freight markets show momentum in 2026 as intra-Asia volumes rise, according to Maersk Asia Pacific Market Update-Q4 2025. Trade between Asia, Africa and the Middle East is outpacing …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) reported that total cargo throughput reached 308.5 million metric tons (MT) in 2025, marking a 6.6-percent increase from the previous year due to strong growth …

SOUTH Luzon Container Terminal is set to become one of the country’s biggest container hubs for Calabarzon. International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is moving forward with the South Luzon …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) warned Filipino seafarers and industry stakeholders against maritime training and consultancy centers that are not accredited to offer Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) …

ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation with over 140 years of history, has been selected to supply the power, propulsion, and control technology for four new major …

IN a pioneering move to tackle the complexities of supply chain emissions, shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and trading conglomerate Itochu Corp. have signed a strategic partnership to …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has implemented a two-year monitoring cycle for Maritime Higher Education Institutions (MHEIs) in accordance with Republic Act 12021, the Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers. This …

THE Certification, Authentication, and Verification (CAV) of documents of maritime students and graduates will now be under the auspices of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina). The administration is also the …

GLOBAL container capacity has reached 32.3 million TEU, driven by a record-breaking orderbook that is crashing freight rates and triggering a projected $10 billion industry-wide loss in 2026. According to …

A SWEEPING new regime of maritime regulations entered into force on Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant change for the global shipping industry. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has enacted …

Adriatic gate container terminal (agct) has taken delivery of two new hybrid rubber-tired gantry (rtg) cranes, further strengthening its operational capabilities at the port of rijeka. The equipment arrived in …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Belgian Embassy in Manila have established a comprehensive cooperation framework to modernize the maritime industry, focusing on digitalization, decarbonization and social inclusivity. Marina …

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Administrator Sonia Malaluan took to task some licensed manning agencies for taking advantage of the new required Updating Course on Basic Training - Personal Safety …

THE local government unit (LGU) of Alaminos City and Pisopay formally signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Dec. 15 for the implementation of the Hundred Islands National Park iPASS, …

FAST Logistics Group, one of the Philippines’ largest end-to-end logistics providers, has partnered with FarEye, a global leader in AI-powered last-mile delivery technology, to bring faster, more reliable transport solutions …

FITCH Ratings has maintained a deteriorating outlook for the global shipping sector in 2026, citing geopolitical instability and policy risks. The agency expects lower gross domestic product (GDP) growth across …

THE International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) has issued a firm condemnation of the recent US military invasion of Venezuela, calling the operation a "grave escalation" and a "blatant violation" of …

THERE is a Chinese proverb that says “Dig the well before you are thirsty.” It is a good advice to bear in mind in times of change and challenges. We …

BALTIC and International Maritime Council (Bimco), a global shipping community, has adopted new FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for Memoranda of Agreement (MOA), providing a standard framework to manage emissions …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) concluded 2025 with a dual focus on empowering the Filipino maritime workforce and modernizing the domestic fleet. Under the leadership of Administrator Sonia Malaluan, the …

THE Philippine international shipping and logistics sector is poised for a strategic shift in 2026, driven by the potential normalization of global trade routes and aggressive infrastructure expansion by major …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has recorded a total of 6,095,624 passenger traffic nationwide during the holiday season. A Passenger Traffic Data released by the PPA revealed that the highest …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. 2026 is here, and for the Filipino seafarer, it brings a forecast of rough seas mixed with opportunity. As Ericson Marquez, president …

2GO Travel, the country’s premier sea travel operator, received two major recognitions at the 2025 Travel Daily Media (TDM) Travel Trade Excellence Awards-Asia, a testament to its dedication to innovation, …

THE Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) did not mince its words on the imminent transfer of maritime education and training functions of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to …

TECON Suape S.A. (TSSA), the International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) business unit in Pernambuco, Brazil, has been recognized for its alignment with global sustainability frameworks and its role as …