Rappler's latest stories on port congestion
No more congestion in 2 major Manila ports – Customs
The Bureau of Customs says this shows their commitment 'to address trade challenges'
Philippine ports ready for holiday season
The Philippine Ports Authority guarantees the public that ports will remain clog free
BOC chief: Release problem-free shipments in 5 hours
As long as all their documents are okay I can t imagine why it can t be released within 5 hours Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon tells the Bureau of Customs
7 banks extend operating hours to help decongest ports
These banks are Deutsche Bank Security Bank Asia United Bank Metrobank RCBC BDO and EastWest
Mama Sita's president: We're strangers to the ASEAN market
Yet we have to do it we have to nurture ASEAN even if we re strangers to each other Clara Reyes Lapus says and shares how Mama Sita is trying to penetrate the foreign market
No port congestion problem with return of truck ban – Palace
Cabinet Secretary Jose Rene Almendras says the government aims to launch by end September a truck appointment booking system to regulate the trucks allowed to ply Metro Manila roads
Customs to implement 'no noon break policy' leading to Christmas
Regular working hours in all ports starting September will be from 7 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday without noon break said Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina
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
Lorenzo Shipping profits in 2014 despite port congestion
Domestic shipping line records its most profitable year in 10 years and reiterates the need to modernize ports
BIR Q1 collections fall below target
The collections of the Large Taxpayer Service are affected by a decrease in income reported by a significant number of taxpayers
Customs chief Lina warns vs truck driver shortages
The Customs chief says that more truck drivers are needed to speed up turnaround at ports He also asks the LTO and LTFRB for help
DTI proposes regulation of shipping charges
The move comes as major shipping lines continue to charge additional charges arising from last year’s port congestion
Port congestion ‘completely over’ – Malacañang
The congestion issue is resolved despite higher than normal volumes handled during the first quarter Malacañang says
PH imports drop 14.2% in January
The continuous fall of oil prices causes the month on month decline says NEDA
Ports authority books profit despite congestion
The Philippine Ports Authority even overshoots its P3 67 billion target by 16 or P582 million
Manufacturing growth slowest in January
The sudden drop in food manufactures constrict the positive output of high performing manufacturing sub sectors
Moderate inflation in Jan-Feb over port relief, stable peso
Despite the slight uptick February’s inflation of 2 5 is still within the target for 2015 the country’s economic chief says
Lack of long-term plans hinders PH infra dev't
One factor businessmen say is the presidential term limit – a single term for 6 years – which leads to policy changes when a new leader takes over
Port congestion fixed, Malacañang says
The volume of cargo ship in and out of the seaports in the Philippines also grew faster in 2014 amid the congestion the Philippine Ports Authority reports
4 reasons why businesses less optimistic in 1Q 2015
It s the usual slowdown in business activity among others
Imports up by 2.4% in 2014
However the issue of port congestion is still a significant risk for both exports and imports says Economic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan
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
ICTSI boosts Manila, Subic port capacities
The port management firm adds 4 new generation reach stackers to its fleet to handle growing volumes in and out of Luzon
MMDA allows trucks on Roxas Blvd for 2 weeks
From February 2 to 15 2015 trucks will be able to use Roxas Roxas Boulevard from 12 midnight to 5 am
Port congestion delays Shell PH refinery upgrade
Apparently the equipment needed is not for release yet thus delaying the 100 150 million upgrade by a quarter
Truck ban for APEC 2015 preps to worsen road, port congestion
The World Bank says solving congestion requires more investment in infrastructure
Manila South Harbor closed January 18
UPDATED The port is near Rizal Park where Pope Francis will celebrate mass on January 18
San Miguel Purefoods to spend P10B in ASEAN expansion
The food manufacturing unit of SMC plans to build new facilities in Indonesia and Vietnam plus enter new markets like Malaysia and Thailand
Black Nazarene, Pope visit could worsen port congestion
Malacañang appeals to importers to bring out as much cargos as they can before Manila port operations are interrupted by upcoming religious events in January
Manila ports nearing congestion as holiday period begins
The Philippine Ports Authority appeals to importers and cargo owners to clear their cargos with only a week left before Christmas
PPA chief: Manila ports to be fully decongested early 2015
The number of vessels at queue was reduced to a combined total of 16 vessels excluding those at berth from a high of 30 a couple of weeks ago
SteelAsia completes P3B plant in Davao City
The country’s largest steel manufacturer says the facility is eyed to reduce the cost of construction in Mindanao
Businesses more optimistic as 2014 closes – BSP survey
The optimism is boosted by expectations of stronger domestic demand but outlook for the first quarter of 2015 is less favorable the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas survey shows
DOTC proposes scheduling system for importers
DOTC suggests that importers follow a schedule on when to transact business at the ports of Manila
Inflation down anew to 4.3% in October
Slower increases in food prices pull down inflation for two consecutive months
DOJ study: Liberalize pilotage industry
The study also cites competition related issues hampering the movement of cargos and goods starting with the ports of entry
Business groups urge Aquino to act on 8-point economic reform
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry asks Aquino to focus on pressing matters like the 2015 energy crisis port congestion and ASEAN integration
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
Alternative ports not long-term solution to port congestion
The private port operator of the congested Manila harbor wants better road networks to achieve faster movement of shipments in and out of the port of Manila
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
Port industry players: Freeze truck ban
Road connectors and excellent ports integrated with cities will bring long term trade growth port industry players say
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
Manila lifts controversial truck ban
2nd UPDATE Citing their unity with the national government on concerns over the economy Manila officials finally agree to lift the truck ban indefinitely to help ease port congestion
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
Aquino asks: What caused monstrous Metro traffic jams?
President Benigno Aquino III also asks the public for forgiveness and gives assurance the government is doing everything and anything to ease the problem
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
