Business groups seek suspension of port charges to cut logistics costs

Business groups urged government to impose a moratorium on port fees to…

PPA gives 30-day reprieve on port rental payments

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) granted lessees and port terminal operators a…

Should transfer of overstaying containers now stop? BOC looks into issue

The Bureau of Customs, in coordination with the Philippine Ports Authority, is…

Food haulers can only carry 3 passengers

During the enhanced community quarantine, only three people, including driver, are allowed…

Manila South Harbor, Batangas terminals running at “optimum levels”

Berth and yard operations of Manila South Harbor and Batangas Container Terminal…

PortCalls April 22, 2020

Here’s the latest issue of PortCalls (April 22, 2020). For further updates,…

Domestic shipping sector fears collapse; cargo volumes down 50%, revenues by 80%

Amid the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ), the domestic shipping industry faces collapse…

Pier 15 quarantine facility now open

The 211-bed COVID-19 treatment facility in Pier 15 was opened on April…

BOC issues abandonment procedures during ECQ

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has put in place procedures for abandonment…

PH exporters to EU have until June 30 to apply for GSP+ privileges

The Department of Trade and Industry Export Marketing Bureau (DTI EMB) urged…