BOC PCAG eyes 20% more audits this year

The Bureau of Customs Post-Clearance Audit Group is eyeing a 15% to…

SBMA launches P233M vessel traffic management system

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority launched an upgraded vessel traffic management system expected…
PH remains in 18th place among emerging logistics markets

PH remains in 18th place among emerging logistics markets

The Philippines remained in 18th place on the world’s 50 emerging logistics…

PortCalls February 26, 2024

Our latest issue (February 26, 2024). Stories include: MARINA sets 2024 priorities…
MARINA sets 2024 priorities

MARINA sets 2024 priorities, led by digitalization

Digitalization of processes, enhancing maritime safety, and passage of relevant bills in…
Global pool of shipping containers to rise 2.3% this year– Drewry

Global pool of shipping containers to rise 2.3% this year– Drewry

The global pool of shipping containers is expected to expand by 2.3%…

Senate passes maritime zones act on 2nd reading

The Senate approved on second reading the measure declaring the maritime zones…

Who pays for storage charges at end of FSP? Shipping lines, asserts PPA

Storage charges after the free storage period (FSP) for export containers are…
PPA to grant holdover authority to LGUs for continued services

PPA to grant holdover authority to LGUs for continued services

The Philippine Ports Authority will issue holdover authority to local government units…
VAT to non-VAT status change

BIR clarifies enterprises needing VAT to non-VAT status change

The Bureau of Internal Revenue clarified what types of registered export enterprises…