PCC green-lights Singapore firm’s acquisition of cold storage operator CAMP Resources

PCC clears acquisition of cold storage operator CAMP Resources

The Philippine Competition Commission cleared the acquisition by Singapore-based Permafrost Investments GMF2…
ATI to sink in P3B to expand Batangas port’s CBU-handling capacity

ATI to spend P3B to expand Batangas port’s CBU-handling capacity

Asian Terminals Inc is investing around P3 billion to expand Batangas port’s…
Deadline for new NSW platform challenge bids again moved to Nov 13

Deadline for National Single Window challenge bids set on Nov 13

The deadline for submission and opening of challenge proposals for a new…
BOC chief pushes digital shift to curb smuggling, secure supply chains

BOC chief pushes digital shift to curb smuggling, secure supply chains

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said digitalization is the “number one solution” to…
Ocean freight market rates drop to 2023 levels as capacity continues to expand

Ocean freight market rates drop to 2023 levels as capacity continues to expand

Ocean freight market rates dropped 48% year-on-year (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) as…

PortCalls October 15, 2025

Our latest issue (October 15, 2025). Stories include: ICTSI wins case to…
PH improves ePhyto exchange with Australia and Thailand

PH enhances ePhyto exchange with Australia, Thailand

The Philippines has shifted to an enhanced exchange of electronic phytosanitary certificates…
BOC issues rules implementing FTA Origin Management System

BOC issues rules implementing FTA Origin Management System

The Bureau of Customs has released rules implementing the Free Trade Agreement…
Bidding schedule for SRNP moved a month but construction still targeted by 2026

San Ramon Newport Project bidding schedule moved, construction still eyed by 2026

Submission and opening of qualification documents for the proposed P14.82-billion San Ramon…
ICTSI wins case to operate Durban terminal in South African High Court

ICTSI wins case to operate Durban terminal over Maersk

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has been cleared to operate the Durban…