PortCalls March 30, 2020 issue

PortCalls March 30, 2020 issue

Here’s the latest issue of PortCalls. For other news, check out our…
Shipping container

BOC transferring 4,000 overstaying boxes from congested MICT

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is transferring 4,000 unclaimed containers from Manila…
MICT congestion

As supply chain disruption looms, IATF orders removal of containers from congested MICT

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)…

Like A Business Continuity Plan, But Bigger

So, where do we start?   From our perspective, it’s been crazy,…

Business Continuity in the Face of Corona Pandemic

The world is witnessing a pandemic of a scale never seen before.…

DOTr lines up measures for aviation sector, eyes rental holiday

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is mapping out contingency measures to help…
Vegetables coronavirus

As vegetables rot, DA works to hasten movement of agri-fishery goods

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)…

BOC seizes P5M worth of overpriced PPE, alcohol products

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), assisted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),…

PPA OKs transfer of overstaying containers to North Harbor to address MICT congestion

To “urgently address port congestion” at the Manila International Container Port (MICT),…

MARINA appeals to domestic liners to keep rates steady

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is appealing to the “kindness and generosity”…