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Latest news on economy impacting shipping and logistics

Fuel marking nets P74.7B in taxes in 1H

A total of 8.35 billion liters of fuel were marked and P74.72…
  • July 7, 2021
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PPA oks 10% cargo-handling tariff hike at Manila ports

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has approved a 10% increase in cargo-handling…
  • July 6, 2021
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Insufficient vessel space PH exporters’ top shipping challenge

3 key shipping challenges emerged from a recent survey of exporters: insufficient…
  • July 6, 2021
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Truckers: amended PSA Act to usher in stiff competition

If it passes into law the amended Public Service Act will encourage…
  • July 6, 2021
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PEZA sets 7% investment growth target for 2021

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority eyes a 7% increase in investment pledges…
  • July 6, 2021
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North Port operator eyes 15.33% hike in cargo handling tariff

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is seeking a 15.33% increase in cargo-handling…
  • July 2, 2021
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PEZA seeks deferment of 12% VAT on locators’ local purchases

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority wants to keep the zero VAT on…
  • July 2, 2021
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PH manufacturing rebounds in May but supply delays persist

Filipino manufacturers signaled a rebound in operating conditions in June 2021, albeit…
  • July 1, 2021
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Truckers gain access to P1.8B interest-, collateral-free loans

The Small Business Corporation and Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Associations…
  • June 30, 2021
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Import guidelines for more pork shipments get nod

The Minimum Access Volume Management Committee approved a resolution which provides guidelines…
  • June 29, 2021
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