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Latest news on economy impacting shipping and logistics

PH trade down 12th straight month in Jan; imports sink 14.9%, exports slide 5.2%

Philippine total merchandise trade decreased 11.1% in January  2021, its 12th consecutive…
  • March 12, 2021
  • 3 minute read

SBMA seeks developer for 12-hectare marshalling yard

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority is seeking proponents to lease and develop a…
  • March 12, 2021
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PH domestic airfreight forwarders lift 44.6% less cargo in 2020

2020 cargo volume handled by domestic airfreight forwarders crashed 44.6% in 2020…
  • March 11, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PH, Indonesia collaborate to get Filipino exporters Halal-ready

The Philippines and Indonesia are working on a memorandum of understanding to…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in Jan

The manufacturing sector contracted in both volume and value in the first…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH container volume projected to grow up to 8% in 2021

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) forecasts a 6-8% growth in container volumes this…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Rice imports tariff collection up 58% in Jan

P2.04 billion in tariffs was collected from rice imports in January 2021,…
  • March 5, 2021
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16 port projects for inauguration this year

As of December 2020, the Philippine Ports Authority has completed 27 port…
  • March 4, 2021
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PPA sees 7% cargo growth with easing of restrictions

Cargo volumes are expected to grow by 7% this year, and by…
  • March 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Port stakeholders blame Cebu truck bans for logistics woes

With various truck bans in effect in Cebu, truckers are having difficulty…
  • March 2, 2021
  • 4 minute read