Air cargo rates fall in June but lull only temporary

Rates from Hong Kong and Shanghai to Europe and North America all…

Domestic shipping lines: charters, yes; overseas services, not really

Domestic shipping lines are receptive to chartering but not to operating overseas…

PPA oks 10% cargo-handling tariff hike at Manila ports

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has approved a 10% increase in cargo-handling…

Insufficient vessel space PH exporters’ top shipping challenge

3 key shipping challenges emerged from a recent survey of exporters: insufficient…

Yantian outbreak drives spot rates to new high in June

The daily Freightos Baltic Global Container Index rose 18% last month to…

PortCalls July 5, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; July 5 2021). Stories include: DTI proposes new…

Logistics startup inks new carrier deals in SE Asia

Shippit has signed three new delivery partner deals with Janio, FedEx, and…

North Port operator eyes 15.33% hike in cargo handling tariff

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is seeking a 15.33% increase in cargo-handling…

HMM orders a dozen 13,000-TEU box ships

Total contract cost is US$1.57 billion All ships will be LNG-ready and…

DTI proposes new sea freight forwarding rules

The Department of Trade and Industry is proposing new rules on sea…