BOI issues rules on customs duty, VAT exemption on equipment imports

BOI issues rules on customs duty, VAT exemption on equipment imports

The Board of Investments issued rules on availing exemption from customs duty…

PortCalls July 17, 2023

Our latest issue (July 17, 2023). Stories include: PPA to bid out…
NAIA passenger traffic surges 78% in first half

NAIA passenger traffic surges 78% in first half

Passenger traffic and flight movement at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport trended…

PH first dedicated cruise terminal to open in Siargao in Oct

The Philippines’ first dedicated cruise terminal, located in the country’s surfing capital…
Green lanes for strategic investments launched

Green lanes for strategic investments launched

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launch of green lanes created…
Port largest cargo volume

June gives LA port largest cargo volume in year

Los Angeles port moved 833,035 TEUs in June, its best performance since…

PortCalls July 12, 2023

Our latest issue (July 12, 2023). Stories include: Philippines lifts UN trade…
Asia-US box rates dip

Asia-US box rates dip further on weak demand

Drewry and Freightos both report declining container rates on the Asia-United States…

PortCalls July 10, 2023

Our latest issue (July 10, 2023). Stories include: BOC “inappropriately” tags 48,000…
Revised strategy to cut

MEPC 80 adopts IMO revised strategy to cut ship emissions

Member states of IMO have adopted the organization’s 2023 strategy on cutting…