Filipino crew on hijacked Galaxy Leader experiencing Malaria symptoms
NewsSeveral Filipino crew members aboard the hijacked Galaxy Leader are experiencing symptoms of malaria.
Mindanao for PIA?
A poor second bidding round last December for the new Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) has set the stage for the Philippines’ Phividec Industrial Authority (PIA) to operate the ¥8.266 bill (US$74.4 mill) facility, perhaps for the next two to three years, despite the government’s general policy on port privatisation.
All marine and civil works under Phase I have been completed, although the first call, due from Maersk Sealand, has been postponed. APL is also expected to call regularly at the terminal.
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