Marcos approves implementation of Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028

Implementation of Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 approved

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved implementation of the 10-year updated Maritime…

PPA books highest revenue collection of P25.4B in 2023

The Philippine Ports Authority earned revenues of P25.4 billion in 2023, its…

PortCalls February 12, 2024

Our latest issue (February 12, 2024). Stories include: Cargo volume handled by…
Maersk warns of uncertainty ahead due to overcapacity, Red Sea risks

Maersk warns of uncertainty ahead due to overcapacity, Red Sea risks

Maersk warned of an uncertain earnings outlook this year due to an…
Capacity oversupply freight rates

Capacity oversupply to pull down freight rates, says Drewry

Despite the Red Sea crisis buoying up freight rates, looming capacity oversupply…

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports grew 5% in 2023

Domestic cargo saw a 0.6% improvement to 98.910 million metric tons while…

MARINA to seek additional tax incentives for domestic shipping

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will push for the revision of laws…

PortCalls February 7, 2024

Our latest issue (February 7, 2024). Stories include: BOC launches portal for…

BOC to create multi-industry advisory groups

The Bureau of Customs is establishing consultative bodies with industry groups to…
freight rate discounts

DA chief seeks discounts on freight rates for agri products

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said he will push for discounts…