ICTSI Net Income Rises 14% in Q1 as Throughput and Revenues Climb

Philippine-listed International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) reported a 14% year-on-year increase in first-quarter net income to US$239.54 million, supported by strong volume growth and higher revenues across its global operations. Revenues from port operations rose 17% to US$745.42 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from US$637.65 million a year earlier, … Read more

ADB Approves $1.45bn Final Tranche for Malolos–Clark Railway Project in Philippines

ADB Philippines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $1.45 billion loan as the second and final tranche of its financing facility for the Malolos–Clark Railway Project (MCRP), a flagship initiative that aims to connect northern and southern Luzon to Metro Manila through a safe and climate-resilient mass transit system. The MCRP is a 53.1-kilometer stretch … Read more

Maersk Shifts Hong Kong Terminal for J Star Service

Maersk J Star Hong Kong

Global shipping firm Maersk announced a change of terminal in Hong Kong for its J Star service, switching from Hong Kong Modern Terminals to Hong Kong International Terminal. The company said in a statement dated April 14, 2025, that the move is aimed at maintaining the integrity of its service offerings and enhancing them further. … Read more

Maersk Updates Weight Discrepancy Fee Rules in Asia Pacific

Shipping giant Maersk announced on Monday an update to its Weight Discrepancy Fee (WDF) rules for the Asia Pacific region, effective immediately. The company said in a statement that the revision, dated April 14, 2025, aims to further enhance the safety of its operations and improve the reliability of its network. The WDF, which was … Read more