INTER-ISLAND CONTAINER COMPETITION INTENSIFIES

The containerisation of the Philippine inter-island trades has proceeded at a rapid rate over the past four years and despite a current downturn in cargo volumes, is showing no signs of slowing down. Though there has been no outside pressure on the domestic lines to containerise, and indeed there are numerous factors which argue against the move, there is no doubt that considerable advantages have accrued from the conversion of thee former breakbulk trades. It is now estimated that up to 70 per cent of Philippine domestic general cargo could be containerised in the next few years compared with less than 30 per cent at present.

• Corporate Authors:

  Cargo Systems Publications Limited

  McMillan House, 54 Cheam Common Road
  Worchester Park, Surrey KT4 8RJ,   England 
• Authors:
  • Munford, C
• Publication Date: 1981-2

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 12-15
• Serial:
  • CARGO SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL
  • Volume: 8
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Deutsche Bahn AG

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Container traffic; Container utilization; Containerization; Containerships; Demand; Developing countries; Port operations; Service time
• Uncontrolled Terms: Port time
• Geographic Terms: Philippines
• Subject Areas: Economics; Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00330923
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 21 1981 12:00AM