PortCalls June 16, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 16 2021). Stories include: PPA enforces new…

PPA enforces new rules on mandatory weighing of export cargo

Philippine Ports Authority Administrative Order No. 02-2021 provides revised guidelines on mandatory…

BIR imposes 12% VAT on indirect exports, certain transactions with 0% VAT

Indirect exports and sale of services previously taxed at zero rate now…

NCR Plus under GCQ with varying restrictions until end-June

Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal—collectively called NCR Plus—will remain under general…

Asia to Europe freight rates reach new highs

The Asia to North Europe spot freight rates stood at US$10,544 per…

Port of Los Angeles sets new record for annual box volume

The port is the first in the Western Hemisphere to process 10…

PortCalls June 14, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 14 2021). Stories include: Private sector groups…

Kalayaan bridge opens, promising shorter trip to Taguig, Pasig

Kalayaan bridge in Makati City partially opens in time for 123rd Philippine…

Congestion at South China ports worsening

Total queue of vessels waiting to berth at Yantian port continues to…

Port of Long Beach sets new record volume in May

More than 900,000 TEUs moved through nation’s second busiest seaport US spending…