UK seeks PH exporters’ inputs on new trade preference scheme

The Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing Bureau is encouraging Philippine exporters…

BIR draft order retains VAT exemption for exporters’ local purchases

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has released a draft order maintaining zero-rating…

HMM workers defer strike to resume negotiations

The unionized seafarers at HMM have put on hold their planned strike…

18 trade regulatory agencies to join TradeNet this month

18 trade regulatory government agencies will get on board TradeNet by end…

Lockdowns hit container prices, availability at key Asian ports 

Reduced box availability and soaring prices expected to occur at ports in…

PH pineapple, mango exports to US set to expand

Philippine-grown pineapples and mangoes may soon find their way through additional ports…

Maersk accelerates decarbonization with methanol-fueled ship order

The series will be delivered starting the first quarter of 2024 The…

PortCalls August 25, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; August 25 2021). Stories include: Port congestions slow…

Port congestions slow down container turnaround, keeps yard utilization low

Congestion in international ports has slowed empty container turnaround, according to the…

ZIM logs highest ever quarterly income in Q2

Generated highest ever quarterly net income of $888 million and adjusted EBITDA…