Customs processing improved in five key ports—BOC time release study

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) conducted a time release study at five…

PH manufacturing contraction accelerates in Nov 

Philippine manufacturing sector continued to contract in both volume and value for…

DTI slaps safeguard duties on imported passenger cars, light vehicles

Provisional safeguard duties of P70,000 per unit will be imposed on imported…

PortCalls (January 4, 2021)

Our latest issue of PortCalls (January 4, 2021). Stories include: New container output…

BOC 2020 collection exceeds target by 6.6%

2020 collection target surpassed by 6.6% but revenue is 14.4% lower than…

DTI downgrades 2022 export target to $104B

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) cut its medium-term export projections…

Maersk seeking solutions to US exporters’ complaints of box shortages

Maersk assures it is finding ways to resolve the current container shortages…

ONE inks long-term charter for six of world’s largest box ships

Letter of intent signed for the 15-year charter of six new ultra…

Rising container freight rates not easing in early 2021—experts

Increase in box transport rates to continue several weeks more into the…

PortCalls (December 30, 2020)

Our latest issue of PortCalls (December 30, 2020). Stories include: BOC issues…