PortCalls August 9, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; Aug 9, 2021). Stories include: BOC, LTO share…

Asia-US freight rates hit fresh highs in July: Freightos

Ocean rates are still very elevated and transit times volatile due to…

Moller-Maersk to acquire e-commerce logistics firms

Acquisitions will boost Maersk’s business-to-consumer logistics offering, addressing customers’ growing needs for…

OOCL’s logistics, liner units launch China-US rail-sea service

The new service is a combination of the China-Europe block train service…

Samsung, Globe, Smart top 3 importers at NAIA for 1H

Samsung Electronics Philippines bagged the top importer award for the first half…

Ho Chi Minh ports suspend receiving of imports amid backlog

Ho Chi Minh’s Cat Lai Port and TCIT have for now stopped…

Cebu Pacific adds flights to more Asian destinations

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is mounting flights to additional key Asian destinations…

PH manufacturing sustains triple-digit growth in June

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded its third consecutive month of triple-digit increases…

CBWs ordered to complete prerequisites before AIMS rollout

The Bureau of Customs reminded customs bonded warehouses (CBWs) at the Port…

PH imports, exports book double-digit growth in June

Total Philippine merchandise trade grew 26.8% in June 2021, its fifth consecutive…