PortCalls January 30, 2023

Our latest issue (January 30, 2023). Stories include: CCBI, CTAP support PPA…
As Maersk unifies brand

Hamburg, SeaLand going as Maersk unifies brand

Hamburg Sud, SeaLand and several other Maersk brands will be retired and…
PPA lacks jurisdiction over containers outside its ports, stakeholders insist

PPA lacks jurisdiction over containers outside its ports, stakeholders insist

The Philippine Ports Authority’s jurisdiction over containers is only within its ports…
Acquires 35% of Indian

Hapag-Lloyd acquires 35% of Indian port operator

German container line Hapag-Lloyd takes a 35% stake in J M Baxi…

Customs brokers exempt from PPA accreditation don’t need a PTO

There’s no need for licensed customs brokers to secure a permit to…
Robust Q4 lifts Philippines’ 2022 GDP growth to 7.6%

Robust Q4 lifts Philippines’ 2022 GDP growth to 7.6%

The Philippines 2022 GDP growth of 7.6% beats forecasts as economy surprises…
CCBI, CTAP support PPA container monitoring system

CCBI, CTAP support PPA container monitoring system

The Chamber of Customs Brokers and Confederation of Truckers Association of the…
Ending 2M alliance in

Maersk, MSC ending 2M alliance in January 2025

Two largest ocean liners Maersk and MSC will dissolve their 2M alliance…
BOC X-ray unit returns to commissioner’s office

BOC X-ray unit returns to commissioner’s office

The Office of the Commissioner has taken back control and supervision of…
More cold storages planned to lower onion prices

More cold storages planned to lower onion prices

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says more cold storage facilities will be built…