PortCalls July 24, 2023

Our latest issue (July 24, 2023). Stories include: Cranage rates up 10%,…
BOC unveils 6 automation projects

BOC unveils 6 automation projects

The Bureau of Customs unveiled six automation projects Some of the projects…
Batangas terminal welcomes MSC, RCL services

Batangas terminal welcomes MSC, RCL services

Two new services called at Batangas Container Terminal in July Mediterranean Shipping…
PPA net income up 23% in first half

PPA net income up 23% in first half

Philippine Ports Authority’s net income grew 23.18% to P6.19 billion in the…

BOC nets P24B contraband, disaccredits 118 importers, brokers in 1H

The Bureau of Customs seized P23.85 billion worth of contraband in the…
PH cold chain sector adding 130k pallet positions

PH cold chain sector adding 132k pallet positions

Growth in the Philippine cold chain industry is continuing, with about 132,000…
PPA approves 10% hike in Dumaguete port domestic cargo-handling rates

PPA approves 10% hike in Dumaguete port domestic cargo-handling rates

The Philippine Ports Authority approved a 10% increase in domestic cargo-handling rates…
PEZA streamlines ecozone proclamation process

PEZA streamlines ecozone proclamation process

Philippine Economic Zone Authority streamlines ecozone proclamation process via a new resolution…

Cranage rates up 10%, tariffs rise 9% at North Harbor

Cranage rates will increase 10% while tariffs for 13 other services will…

Trucks without business at MICT face P5K fine

A P5,000 fine on trucks entering the Manila International Container Terminal without…