September 20, 2022 by Web Publisher Photo Source: PH Bus Transport officials belied reports that Manila ports are congested as claimed by some truckers. Still, a stakeholders’ meeting is eyed to address industry concerns, including the difficulty in returning empty containers, said Transport Undersecretary for Maritime Elmer Sarmiento. Despite their recent high utilization, Manila ports are not congested, according to Sarmiento during a press conference for the 2022 National

Photo from DP World September 12, 2022 Batangas Container Terminal (BCT) has switched to fully automated gates, leading to more efficient gate operations, higher gate capacity, and faster truck turnaround time. With the switchover, BCT has become the first Philippine port to transition to the artificial intelligence-powered automated gate system (AGS) and the foremost site across DP World’s global terminal network to fully implement it, Dubai-based DP World said in a statemen

21 AUGUST 2022, MANILA— Department of Transportation Undersecretary Elmer Francisco U. Sarmiento and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Officer in Charge-General Manager Francisquiel O. Mancile visited and inspected the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) and the Manila North Harbor to ensure efficient port operations and uninterrupted supply chain activities at the local and global levels. With the continued reopening of the economy, MICT is set to strengthen its po