PortCalls January 3, 2024

Our latest issue (January 3, 2024). Stories include: Higher storage charges after…

Higher storage charges after free period take effect Jan 6

A 32% hike in storage charges for foreign containerized cargoes after the…

MARINA extends certificate of ship survey issuance for last time

The Maritime Industry Authority has extended for the last time the issuance…

PH manufacturing posts weakest growth in 3 months

The Philippine manufacturing sector in December posted its weakest growth in three…
BIR tax online sellers

BIR imposes 1% withholding tax on online sellers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is imposing a 1% withholding tax on…
National Customs Intelligence System

National Customs Intelligence System implemented

The Bureau of Customs recently implemented the National Customs Intelligence System, the…

LTFRB allows unconsolidated operators to operate until Jan 2024

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board is allowing unconsolidated individual public…

Shipping lines resume vessel transit through Red Sea

Maersk and CMA CGM are resuming vessel transit through the Red Sea…
500K MT imported rice expected amid El Niño threat

500K MT imported rice expected amid El Niño threat

Almost 500,000 metric tons of imported rice will arrive in the Philippines…
MSC’s first service to Davao port starts

MSC’s first service to Davao port starts

Mediterranean Shipping Co.’s first-ever service to Davao port recently called at Panabo,…