CPA eyes revised rules on Cebu harbor pilot accreditation

The Cebu Port Authority is proposing to revise its harbor pilots accreditation…

PAL losses balloon by 616% to P73B in 2020

Philippine Airlines’ total comprehensive loss of P73 billion in 2020 was 616%…

LA, Long Beach ports break pre-COVID records for 11 straight months

Practically all ports in the US are under growing pressure to handle…

Trade facilitation body to boost MSMEs’ global competitiveness

The newly formed Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee will enable MSMEs to broaden…

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…