PortCalls Nov 8, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_November 8, 2021). Stories include: BOC sets additional rules,…

Reefer container freight rates to accelerate in 2022: Drewry

Booming reefer freight rates are anticipated amid challenges in the shipping of…

Indonesia, DP World agree to invest $7.5B in logistics infrastructure

DP World has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Indonesia Investment Authority…

BOC receives 4 mobile x-ray machines

The Bureau of Customs formally received on November 5 four new mobile…

BOC sets additional rules, including physical exam, for car imports

Imported passenger motor vehicles will now be required to undergo physical exam…

PH Sept trade leaps 17% on robust imports, exports

The Philippines’ merchandise trade grew 16.9% in September 2021 This is the…

Metro Manila eases into Alert Level 2 starting Nov 5

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved…

CMA CGM to acquire major Los Angeles container terminal

CMA CGM to acquire Fenix Marine Services, a key terminal in Los…

No more curfew in NCR from Nov 4

Metro Manila’s curfew will be lifted from November 4 The policy is…

MICP CBWs must comply with automated inventory system rules by Nov 15

Accredited customs bonded warehouses under the Manila International Container Port must comply…