Manila Times - Shipping

First of three parts ON Sept. 2, 2025, the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, Philippines located in Subic, Zambales was inaugurated by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Amidst the events that rocked …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is stepping up efforts to align the Philippines with international maritime standards through quality management reforms, stronger global partnerships, and closer engagement on environmental accountability. …

PTC Inc., a leading maritime crewing company in the Philippines, has partnered with Vanguard-Tech to significantly boost the safety and security of its seafarers. This landmark collaboration is the first …

FAST Logistics Group, the country’s leading end-to-end logistics provider, has announced its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 alongside the launch of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, …

A LEADING maritime services provider is advocating for a human-centric approach as the industry navigates the shift to sustainable fuels. Luis Benito, Business Development and Marketing Director for Wallem Group, …

SOUTH Korea’s HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) has begun operations in Subic Bay with the construction of its first petrochemical carrier in the Philippines. HD KSOE, the …

WOMEN professionals in the maritime industry were honored in their collective action to promote gender equality, especially in the areas of maritime search and rescue and seafarers’ rights at sea. …

THE Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. (AISL) recently conducted a specialized training program for delegates from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), under the leadership of Undersecretary Mary …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is considering contract termination and design revisions for the delayed Zamboanga Port Development Project. PPA confirmed that the project has been delayed due to the …

TECPLATA, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Buenos Aires terminal, has partnered with Patagonia Shipping Lines (PSL) to launch a new service connecting Argentina’s southernmost city, strengthening supply chains and …

Far East Maritime Foundation Inc. (FEMFI), one of the pioneering and biggest maritime training centers in the country, welcomes a new set of management that will usher in modernized, strategic, …

SUCCESS stories inspire, while tales of downfall can foster moral growth. Donald Crowhurst’s story falls under the second category. Crowhurst cannot be called a hero, yet he has been the …

NYK Line has successfully concluded a two-week international student-exchange program, bringing 29 Japanese maritime students to the Philippines for practical training and cross-cultural immersion. The program, which ran from Aug. …

AFTER a five-year hiatus, the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of the Philippines (TOMSP) has made a triumphant return, bolstered by an unprecedented level of support from the maritime sector. The …

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has actively participated in the Maritime Inter-Agency Training alongside the Police Regional Maritime Unit, Northern Luzon Naval Command, Department of Agriculture (DA), and Bureau of …

THE Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has provided a two-week capacity-building program for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) focusing on critical maritime operations and environmental protection. The initiative, part of Japan’s …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has added eight hybrid rubber-tired gantries (RTGs) to its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT), expanding …

THE Associated Marine Officers’ and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines (Amosup) is bridging the gap between its members and its services with the launch of My Amosup Online, a new …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is advancing four priority measures to strengthen the country’s ship registry and shipbuilding sector. In separate consultations with stakeholders, Marina outlined the Philippine International Ship …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has terminated its contract with MAC Builders for the Zamboanga Port passenger terminal project due to delays and repeated extensions since 2021. PPA Assistant General …

2GO, the Philippines’ largest integrated sea logistics provider, has been recognized by a leading automotive manufacturer for its role as a key partner in delivering efficient and reliable maritime transport …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. A GROWING number of countries are formally endorsing the Manila Declaration, a multilateral initiative to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of …

TENS of thousands of Filipinos have trooped to the coastlines and shorelines across the country to participate in the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) last Saturday, Sept. 20. As of the …

THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) are set to host a national Maritime Research, Education, and Training (MRET) Summit as a strategic call-to-action for …

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) held a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with overseas shipping stakeholders to review the Philippine International Ship Registration Bill and the Philippine International Shipping Fiscal Incentives …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. CITING a significant increase in medical conditions among young seafarers, Maersk has partnered with Marine Benefits to launch a health campaign aimed …

OPERADORA Portuaria Centroamericana (OPC), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) subsidiary in Honduras, has launched its first sustainability report, becoming the first port in Honduras and the CA-4 region (Guatemala, …

IN a major step toward more sustainable and efficient shipping, a new AI-based system has been jointly developed by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), MTI Co., Ltd. (MTI), and Grid …

THE Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with InfiniVAN, Inc. and Japanese partner IPS, Inc. to expand the backbone networks and improve internet …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is hosting this year’s celebration of National Maritime Week (NMW) with a lineup of activities set to …

WE celebrated World Maritime Day 2025 last Sept. 25. To mark the day, IMO invited Member States and its strategic partners to light up landmarks. IMO led the way by …

Participants to the the Maritime Research, Education, and Training (MRET) Summit 2025, organized by the National Maritime Polytechnic (NMP) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), launched on Sept. 25, …

THE 102nd Coast Guard Auxiliary Squadron joined the country’s maritime industry in celebration of the National Maritime Week (NMW) last Saturday, Sept. 27. It coincided with the International Maritime Organization’s …

CLIA Pouso Alegre, an off-dock Customs bonded facility operated by the ICTSI Group, has relocated to a larger, more modern facility in Minas Gerais. The move unlocks a more efficient, …

THE CEO of leading integrated maritime, logistics, energy, leisure and offshore services platform Columbia Group called for a reality check when it comes to the widespread adoption of alternative fuels …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. THE search for the nation’s most promising maritime leaders has concluded. After a rigorous nationwide selection, the Ten Outstanding Maritime Students of …

SEVERAL landing craft tank (LCT) barge operators have been under-declaring vessel tonnage and engine power to avoid safety and regulatory requirements, according to the Bicol RoRo Shipping Operators Association. Lawyer …

FLEET Management Limited, part of The Caravel Group, is expanding its presence in the Philippines to strengthen training capacity, support Filipino seafarers and enable continued global growth. The investment in …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. THE Blue Economy Annual Trade and Conference (Beacon) Expo kicked off on Sept. 29 with emphasis on the protection of marine environment. …

RETIREMENT from a life at sea marks not an end, but the “beginning of a new voyage,” according to Capt. Gaudencio Morales, president of the Integrated Seafarers of the Philippines …

THE Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) conducted a static display and exhibition showcasing its floating, territorial, and manpower capabilities last Sept. 28, 2025, at Pier 13, Port Area, Manila. The …

YOU can take a seafarer away from the sea, but you cannot take away the sea from a seafarer. Such is the reality of Salvador Esquibel Jr., a chief engineer …

ONE year after the enactment of Republic Act (RA) 12021, or the Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has yet to issue the needed rules …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. THE Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) has launched the electric Passenger …

AS the Philippines continues its post-pandemic economic recovery, the indispensable role of interisland shipping has never been clearer. 2GO Group, Inc., the country’s largest integrated transportation and logistics provider, is …

ONE of the world’s leading ship management companies, Fleet Management Ltd., has strengthened its foothold in the Philippines by moving its Manila office to a more spacious and strategic location, …

THE fiscal year 2026 proposed budget of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will now move to the next deliberation phase after scrutiny in the House of Representatives on Thursday, …

Read this in The Manila Times digital edition. Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. (SBICT) and ICTSI Subic Inc. (ISI), subsidiaries of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), have secured a …

YOU can take a seafarer away from the sea, but you cannot take away the sea from a seafarer. Such is the reality of Salvador Esquibel Jr., a chief engineer …

(Last of three parts) GLOBALIZATION powered by advanced technology warrants a resolute analysis of government policies focused on coping with and responding to the change that came about. The world’s …