Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

Philippine Ports Authority hands over ICPC to VCT

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) officially handed over the management and operation of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) to Visayas Container Terminal (VCT) in a ceremony on 6 May 2024.

The event was attended by officers of PPA, VCT and International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), together with stakeholders from Iloilo industries and representatives from shipping line SITC.

The handover signifies a new chapter for the ICPC, which VCT will continue to develop and improve...

https://container-news.com/philippine-ports-authority-hands-over-icpc-to-vct/

ICTSI’s 25-year concession drives modernisation of Iloilo Port

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has granted International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) a 25-year concession contract for the development and operation of the Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) in Western Visayas.

This represents a significant stride in the transformation of ICPC into a modern, efficient, and premier gateway for the region, according to a statement.

ICTSI was awarded the contract as the sole bidder under PPA Administrative Order (AO) No. 03-2016, also known as...

https://container-news.com/ictsis-25-year-concession-drives-modernisation-of-iloilo-port/

Philippine Ports Authority alerts shippers to cargo delays due to Ningo terminal closure

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has recommended that importers and exporters in the country should make the “necessary operational adjustments”, as delays in the cargo shipments from and to China are anticipated due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, which led to the partial closure of the Ningbo Meishan Island International Container Terminal (MSICT).

PPA noted, “early preparation is key to reduce the negative impact of the delays in their overall daily operations, thus, allowing them...

https://container-news.com/philippine-ports-authority-alerts-shippers-to-cargo-delays-due-to-ningo-terminal-closure/

Philippines activates disembarkation ban plan to fight Coronavirus

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) announced on 3 February the ban of the disembarkation of vessel crews while docked at any PPA-controlled ports.

PPA likewise canceled all visitation privileges given to relatives of Filipino seafarers to board as well as boarding privileges of non-government organizations extending emotional and spiritual help to seafarers.

PPA made the decision in order to protect Philippine borders from further contamination with the deadly Novel Coronavirus Acute...

https://container-news.com/philippines-activates-disembarkation-ban-plan-to-fight-coronavirus/

ICTSI offers to develop Iloilo ports

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has submitted a proposal to the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to develop two ports in Iloilo – the Iloilo Port Complex and the Port of Dumangas, an investment estimated to cost over P5 billion.

In line with the future development needs of Iloilo and the Visayas, ICTSI submitted a Letter of Intent to modernize the ports’ infrastructure and superstructure, and to eventually manage and operate the two Iloilo ports. Overall, the company...

http://container-news.com/ictsi-offers-develop-iloilo-ports/

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