PortCalls January 22, 2024

Our latest issue (January 22, 2024). Stories include: Red Sea crisis brings…

DA suspends onion imports due to supply glut

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr suspended onion imports until May due…
DA bans poultry products from Japan

DA bans poultry products from Japan

The Department of Agriculture has banned poultry products from Japan due to…

Drewry’s World Container Index up 23%, highest since Oct

Drewry’s latest World Container Index increased by 23% to $3,777 per 40-foot…

Red Sea crisis brings higher freight to some PH shippers; but effects not yet fully felt

The Red Sea crisis has brought additional shipping charges to some Philippine…
Samsung leads BOC-NAIA’s top importers for 2023

Samsung leads BOC-NAIA’s top importers for 2023

Samsung Electronics Philippines led the Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s list…
Standardize maritime industry rules, Marcos orders MARINA

Standardize maritime industry rules, Marcos orders MARINA

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. directed the Maritime Industry Authority to standardize maritime…
DA bans poultry imports from California, Ohio

DA bans poultry imports from California, Ohio

The Department of Agriculture banned the importation of live birds and imported…
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd enter into operational cooperation

Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd enter into operational cooperation

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk signed an agreement for a long-term operational collaboration called…
logistics firms Clark investments

3 major logistics firms eye $1B investment in Clark

Three logistics firms are eyeing to invest $1 billion in Clark Freeport…