Rappler's latest stories on Port of Manila
No more congestion in 2 major Manila ports – Customs
The Bureau of Customs says this shows their commitment 'to address trade challenges'
3 Russian warships dock in Manila amid Balikatan
(UPDATED) The Philippines welcomes the Russian Navy's 2nd goodwill visit in 2019 amid its ongoing Balikatan joint military exercises with the United States
BOC Manila exceeds February target by P5M
The Bureau of Customs Port of Manila collected P6.59 billion in February
IN PHOTOS: Customs' historic Port of Manila building after the fire
The Bureau of Customs and the Bureau of Fire Protection are jointly investigating to determine the cause of the blaze
LOOK: Customs destroys smuggled motorcycles, vehicles
President Rodrigo Duterte witnesses the destruction of the smuggled motorcycles and vehicles at the Port Area in Manila
Customs employees wear 'hugot' shirts to inspire change
With statements like Be the change and I am transformed the shirts aim to inspire employees to strive for better public service
Customs collections way off target in May
The Port of Manila falls widest off the mark with a deficit of P2 03 billion while MICP NAIA and Batangas Port each have deficits of more than 1 billion
Customs make last push to reduce target shortfall
The Manila International Container and Manila ports are expected to raise a total of P37 9 million before Commissioner Alberto Lina steps down from office
Customs to dispose abandoned shipments in Manila port
The officer in charge of the port says shipments in hundreds of container vans were declared abandoned after the prescribed 30 day period given to the consignees had lapsed
Customs: Lifestyle check ordered on anti-CCTV workers’ leader
Rommel Francisco of the Bureau of Customs Employees Association has said customs workers wouldn t accept bribes if they got salary raises and full benefits
Delayed license plates abandoned at Manila port – customs
Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina says the license plates are in 11 container vans and have incurred duties and taxes of about P40 million
Record Customs deficit for Aquino admin in August
The Bureau of Custom’s deficit of P9 1 billion 194 7 million in August came as 13 out of 17 districts recorded shortfalls
ICTSI raises $450M for 2015 capital spending
The port operator raises the fund through the issuance of perpetual bonds
Business groups seek approval of road linking port of Manila to Skyway
Half the current number of delivery trucks from the Port of Manila would use proposed elevated link to the Skyway stage 3 the PCCI says
Customs earns P837M from confiscated goods sale
The raised amount constitutes around 95 of the total Customs auction revenue for 2014
Manila ports less congested now, says ports agency
The continued decline in the utilization level of the Manila ports is a clear manifestation of a healthy government and private sector partnership the Philippine Ports Authority chief says
Customs to sell P38M seized sugar and rice
Port of Manila sets the sale of imported sugar on February 13; imported rice will be up for auction at Batangas Port on February 16
DOTC proposes scheduling system for importers
DOTC suggests that importers follow a schedule on when to transact business at the ports of Manila
Shortage of noche buena favorites likely, importers warn
Industry groups warn the port congestion would result in possible shortage of fruits meat and poultry products this holiday season
Singson to importers: Move cargos on weekends
Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson laments that many importers do not take advantage of the ports on weekends when traffic is lighter
Manila ports decongesting but corruption poses problem
Secretary to the Cabinet Rene Almendras discloses a scheme by fixers that includes unfair charges for shipping lines
Customs misses revenue target in August
Four out of the 5 billionaire ports in the country failed to hit their goals for August dragging the overall revenue performance for the month
After truck ban, Manila ports start to breathe
Private operators of the country s biggest shipping ports report an increase in import and export shipments in Manila
Port operators move overstaying containers to Laguna
In addition to the ports of Subic and Batangas a 4 hectare facility in Laguna will house overstaying cargoes piling up at the Manila harbor
FAST FACTS: The Anda Monument
The monument that the DPWH wants to remove from Bonifacio Drive was constructed to honor a Spanish governor general who wanted the Filipinos deplorable condition to end
Isko Moreno: Port congestion preceded Manila truck ban
The Manila Vice Mayor says while the Manila truck ban may have contributed to port congestion better foresight of policymakers could have deterred it
Gov't imposes fees for unclaimed cargoes at Manila ports
Philippine Ports Authority charges shippers P5 000 for overstaying Customs cleared cargoes
Subic tapped as extension of Manila port
The government is also eyeing the same arrangement for the Batangas port
MMDA to manage gridlocked roads near Manila ports
Task Force Pantalan is also formed to address the worsening traffic problem
Counterflow schemes to solve NLEX congestion
MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino says Task Force Pantalan will be spearheading the decongestion of vehicles in the area
Cabinet cluster sets measures to ease port congestion
Cabinet and transport officials agree to fine uncooperative cargo owners and put in place a 24 hour last mile truck route to incentivize truckers to operate on Sundays and Monday mornings
Importers told: Claim overstaying cargoes in Manila by Sept 8
Or else the government says it will move these to other locations
Overstaying containers at Manila ports shipped out to Subic
A chartered vessel moves overstaying cargo to make way for the onset of peak shipping season next month
Manila port braces for cargo peak season
The Manila International Container Terminal operator will complete yard expansion in 30 to 60 days in anticipation of the surge in cargo volume by December
BOC to speed up auction of overstaying goods in Manila ports
The auction is the newest measure undertaken by the Bureau of Customs to ease port congestion
PPA asks for 5 additional truck routes to decongest ports
The proposal is now in the hands of the Cabinet says the PPA chief
No more port congestion in Manila mid-August?
Malacañang assures that Metro Manila ports will be decongested amid intensified efforts to crack down on colorum trucks
Manila ports to 'normalize' in 4 weeks, says PPA
Empty containers at the ports are being shipped out to Subic
Battle of ports: Where should Calabarzon shipments go?
The Batangas port is under utilized but Manila port operator ICTSI says the problem cannot be solved by diverting shipments from Manila
Govt awards P16-M contract for Batangas port study
The Philippine Ports Authority taps a joint venture to study how to maximize use of the Batangas port as part of efforts to decongest the Port of Manila
PPA moves to decongest North Harbor
The regulator issues revised berthing guidelines
How port congestion worsens traffic in Metro Manila
Why do 6 000 container trucks go in and out of Manila sea ports when the government spent over P100 billion to develop Batangas and Subic?
