Red Sea risks

Maersk diverts all vessels, Hapag-Lloyd introduces shuttle service in response to Red Sea risks

All Maersk vessels due to transit the Red Sea/Gulf of Aden will…
BOC implements updated excise taxes for alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes

BOC implements updated excise taxes for alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing updated excise taxes on alcohol,…
UN Security Council calls for stop to Red Sea attacks

UN Security Council calls for stop to Red Sea attacks

The United Nations Security Council has called for a stop to the…

PortCalls January 3, 2024

Our latest issue (January 3, 2024). Stories include: Higher storage charges after…

Higher storage charges after free period take effect Jan 6

A 32% hike in storage charges for foreign containerized cargoes after the…

MARINA extends certificate of ship survey issuance for last time

The Maritime Industry Authority has extended for the last time the issuance…
Jan 1, 2024 issue

PortCalls January 1, 2024

Our first issue for January 2024. Stories include: DOTr eyes March 2024…

LTFRB allows unconsolidated operators to operate until Jan 2024

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is allowing unconsolidated individual public…
MSC’s first service to Davao port starts

MSC’s first service to Davao port starts

Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s first-ever service to Davao port recently called at Panabo,…

DOTr eyes March 2024 contract signing for NAIA rehab

The Department of Transportation aims to sign the contract for the P170.6-billion…