Manila Times - Shipping

​In a high-stakes address at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday, March 18, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) issued a blistering condemnation of ongoing attacks against commercial vessels …

​In a major move toward a more sustainable and tech-forward maritime sector, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) and Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) Philippines officially entered into a strategic partnership on …

​NorthPort has completed key structural segments of Pier 14 ahead of schedule as part of its three-year terminal modernization program. ​NorthPort finished structural works on the second and third 42.5-meter …

NOWADAYS, we use the term “domino effect” in our everyday conversations, to refer to significant consequences of initial actions. An individual’s actions, for example, might be perceived as having caused …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) are establishing web-based e-navigation and digital manifest systems to modernize Philippine maritime traffic and passenger safety. Marina and the IMO …

MILITARY escalation in the Strait of Hormuz destabilizes energy markets and risks a hunger crisis for vulnerable economies, according to UN Trade and Development (Unctad). The Strait of Hormuz serves …

MARITIME industry leaders Stolt-Nielsen Limited (SNI) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) have announced a major strategic joint venture aimed at dominating the growing LNG bunkering sector. Under a …

INTERMANAGER has expressed serious concern about the worsening security situation affecting commercial shipping in the Middle East Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. In light of the recent attacks on …

A THROWBACK to when Presidential Decree (PD) 474 was issued in 1974 reflects a maritime industry policy that is clear and conclusive: Develop a Philippine merchant fleet capable of moving …

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International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has started construction on the South Luzon Container Terminal (SLCT) in Bauan, Batangas, to create the second-largest port facility in the Philippines. The project …

AFTER a brief and hopeful window where global shipping appeared to be stabilizing, the industry is once again retreating from the Red Sea. In an interview with The Manila Times, …

REP. Nathaniel Oducado of 1Tahanan party-list filed House Resolution 825 on March 2, 2026, directing the appropriate committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the impending oil …

Migrant Workers Undersecretary Bernard Olalia clarified that except for their repatriation, seafarers who need help on board ships trapped in the escalating US-Israel war against Iran are mainly the responsibility …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Japan Ship Machinery and Equipment Association (JSMEA) renewed their memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen maritime ties between the Philippines and Japan. JSMEA …

REGULATIONS for domestic shipping operations will be strictly enforced by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) in a bid to strengthen maritime safety. The agencies …

MORE than 500 years ago, Ferdinand Magellan’s fleet arrived on the island of Homonhon, located in present-day Guiuan, Eastern Samar, two years after departing Seville. Antonio Pigafetta, a Florentine navigator, …

THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for urgent action following a series of deadly attacks in the Middle East that have left the global shipping community reeling. At least …

THE Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) is launching a massive nationwide overhaul of its technical-vocational (tech-voc) landscape, pivoting away from basic livelihood training to prioritize high-level, "future-ready" certifications. …

ISSUED more than a week too late with vague and lacking guidelines. This is how a maritime expert described the latest advisory issued by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) …

INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has estimated its capital expenditures for 2026 at $740 million. A primary focus will be the completion of the phase 3B expansion at Contecon …

March marks the celebration of International Women’s Month, and for 2026, the Philippine maritime industry reaffirms that inclusivity is its compass—essential for the sector's future growth. ​Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) …

​The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG) have officially designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area (HRA). This decisive …

FORMER US secretary of state Madeleine Albright once said, “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going …

BACOLOD CITY — As the global shipping industry grapples with the dual challenges of rapid digitalization and a green energy transition, Capt. Rogelio Paramio, head of the Maritime Department at …

THOUSANDS of seafarers have expressed intention of leaving seafaring in the next five years due to poor working conditions. This was revealed in a study conducted by the World Maritime …

THE Philippine delegation presented nine technical papers at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to align seafarer training with digitalization, green shipping and crew welfare. The Philippines participated in the 12th …

IN a historic show of unity, the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) have issued a joint statement to …

AS a follow-through to my immediately preceding article on the same subject, I feel obliged to provide my two-cents worth of insight on the dilemma confronting maritime higher education institutions …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is reviewing overseas shipping regulations to align national standards with international conventions and technological advancements. Marina held a consultative dialogue with overseas shipping stakeholders on …

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​The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has issued an urgent directive to the Philippine-Registered Overseas Fleet (PROF) to bypass high-risk zones in the Middle East as regional hostilities continue to escalate. …

INTERNATIONAL Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has clarified that while the UN agency lacks the authority to override national laws, it remains steadfast in its mission to protect seafarers …

THE Philippine government through the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) intensified the search for the 24 Filipino seafarers who are reportedly working aboard Russia’s shadow fleet. Sen. Erwin Tulfo said …

THE National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and maritime leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region in a forum on the effective implementation of the Standards of …

A STEADILY increasing number of seafarers are suffering from mental health difficulties while onboard ships. This was the circumstance shown by a data from the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance …

DHL Group has invested €2 billion ($2.3 billion) in an aviation network to transport vaccines and medicines. DHL Group expanded its life sciences and health care logistics through a dedicated …

ARCHIPELAGO Philippine Ferries Corp. launched the new Maasin to Surigao route of the MV FastCat M17 during its maiden voyage on Feb. 15, 2026. The Grand Launch and Inaugural Voyage …

BACOLOD CITY — The 51st Annual Convention of the Philippine Association of Maritime Institutions (PAMI) served as a critical meeting point for two vital industry pillars: the push for future …

THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Philippine government through the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) have finalized a strategic roadmap to overhaul global seafarer training, signaling the start of a …

THE dialogue among Asia-Pacific maritime leaders held last week in Manila focused on aligning global shipping practices with the demands of safety, sustainability, and future readiness. This gives us reason …

THE International Maritime Organization (IMO) is pushing to turn global regulations into concrete actions and real-world results in time with this year’s celebration of World Maritime Day (WMD). In a …

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez officially opened the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) Regional Forum in Manila on Tuesday, February 17, …

THERE is a famous quote that goes “Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” It is famously attributed to 18th century poet Alexander Pope, who …

THE international maritime community is in mourning following the passing of David Dearsley in February 2026. A towering figure in global shipping, Dearsley is being remembered not just for the …