Ship operators push for carbon levy to decarbonize industry faster

The carbon levy will be based on mandatory contributions by global ships…

E-TRACC for Cavite, Laguna ecozone exports starts from Sept

The Bureau of Customs will implement starting this month the Electronic Tracking…

CY online booking for full implementation on Sep 8

The Alliance of Container Yard Operators of the Philippines (ACYOP) will start…

Hong Kong port cargo volume falls 18.4% in 2Q

Cargo throughput decreased by 18.4% in the second quarter of 2021 year-on-year…

PPA seeks Matnog, Nasipit port operators

The Philippine Ports Authority is seeking bidders for the 15-year port terminal…

Freight rate index now 430% higher than last year

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) ended August at US$10,321 per FEU, only…

Shippers artificially inflate freight rates through voluntary increases

A carrier revealed that if it offered US$10,000 per container to the…

PortCalls September 6, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_September 6, 2021). Stories include: Foreign lines subject of…

PH to lift travel ban on 10 countries on Sep 6

The Philippines will lift its travel ban on 10 Asian countries starting…

PAL files for bankruptcy in US

Philippine Airlines has filed for bankruptcy in the US The move allows…