LPG, kerosene excise tax lifte; gov’t eyes cut in duties for imported agri goods

LPG, kerosene excise tax lifted; gov’t eyes cut in duties for imported agri goods

Excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene suspended This translates to…
3-year importer accreditation takes effect with new requirements

3-year importer accreditation takes effect under new BOC rules

The Bureau of Customs extended the validity of importers’ accreditation to three…
PPA expands port digital payments with MYEG PH system

PPA expands port digital payments with MYEG PH system

MYEG Philippines, Inc. and the Philippine Ports Authority have partnered to expand…
Global container volumes hit 5-year high at 15M TEUs in Feb 2026

Global container volumes hit 5-year high at 15M TEUs in Feb 2026

Global container volumes rose to 15.04 million twenty-foot equivalent units in February…

PortCalls April 13, 2026

Our latest issue (April 13, 2026). Stories include: CPA extends free storage…
PortCalls hosts LSPH partnership lunch as prelude to logistics conference in May

PortCalls hosts LSPH partnership lunch as prelude to logistics conference in May

PortCalls hosts LSPH (Logistics Services Philippines) Partnership Lunch with Department of Trade…
MARINA allows up to 40% hike in passenger, cargo shipping fares

MARINA allows up to 40% hike in passenger fares, cargo fees from previous 30%

The Maritime Industry Authority raised to 40%, from the earlier 30%, the…
SBMA trims, suspends fees on port and other services

SBMA cuts fees by 5%, extends free storage period by 2 days

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority is implementing relief measures for its stakeholders amid…
Davao international terminal defers higher fees for AISL members

Davao International Container Terminal defers higher fees for AISL members

Davao International Container Terminal is deferring the application of some components of…
ADB lowers PH growth forecast due to oil price, remittance impact

ADB cuts PH growth forecast to 4.4% due to oil, remittance impact

The Asian Development Bank trimmed its growth forecast for the Philippines due…