Inter-island shipping

Title

Creator

Vander Hoogt, G. F.

Language

English

Source

The American Chamber of Commerce Journal Volume XXIV (Issue No.7) July 1948

Year

1948

Rights

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Fulltext

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE JOURNAL 252 Inter-Island Shipping By G. F. vander Hoogt Manager, Everett Steamship Corporation IT has been repeatedly mentioned in previous articles in this column that there was an urgent need for carrying out certain improvements in the North Harbor in order to build up facilities much needed in inter-island shipping. It may now be stated that coastwise operators are viewing with satisfaction the fact that some of their recommendadations are being heeded. Financed by both the Philippine Government and the U.S. Public Roads Administration, is the work now being done of asphalting the roadways running across all the North Harbor piers, as well as the roads in front of Piers 4 and 8. It is regrettable, however, that the presence of some houses on Asuncion Street is retarding the comple tion of this project, the removal of which would enable connection of Asuncion Street with the new road leading straight to Pier 4 and to the road across all the North Harbor piers. For about two weeks now the dredge Barth of the Bureau of Public Works has been dredging the North Harbor bay and dock areas. When dredging is completed, vessels will be able to come in and sail fully loaded at any time of the day, irrespective of the tide. This will be a great improvement over the present condition of the North harbor, and one which operators of larger vessels have been anxiously awaiting. It is hoped that the various other recommendations will be carried out for the best interests of the public and the inter-island services. During the past month and a half, considerably more tonnage was moved from Manila to the various ports in July, 1948 the provinces, than formerly. This may be attributed principally to the opening of the school season, and to the passage of legislation increasing taxes on luxury items, which have been sold in advance of the effective date for the new taxes. Air Transportation By V. A. Brussolo Vice-President, Philippine Air Lines THE month of June, 1948, has become memorable in the history of the aviation industry in the Philippines. Legislations have been passed by the Philippine Con gress and Senate and finally signed by the Chief Executive affecting aviation. Foremost in significance and scope is a Bill creating the National Airports Corporation, whereby all government-owned airfields in the Philippines, with the exception of military fields, are taken over by the newlycreated Corporation headed by Jesus A. Villamor as General Manager. Another Bill concerning the Civil Aeronautics Administration and its airways and communications divi sions, is pending the President’s signature. By far the most important "aviation” event is the inauguration of the new terminal building at the Manila International Airport. Formerly known as Nichols Field, this airport was turned over to the Philippine Government on January 6, 1948, in the wake of typhoon "Jean” which left the old terminal building as well as 80% of the other buildings and installations in ruin. Six months after the turnover date, Nichols Field has assumed all the aspects of a commercial airport with facili ties equal to the best in the United States and better than For An Effective Filing SystemThere’s no substitute for a General Fireproofing (GF) 5 Drawer Filing Cabinet. An all-purpose cabinet, it’s ideal for both small and big business houses . . . makes filing easier . . . suspensions are of the Balanced Ball Bearing type... heatresistant... baked enamel coating. 454 Dasmarinas Tel. 2-79-78 & 2-79-79 H. E. HEACOCK CO. 16th Atlanta St., Port Area Tel. 2-94-89

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252

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