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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean lanes with strong demand such as Asia-Europe have allowed freight market…
  • December 11, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PSAA officers led by Jamandre inducted for 2nd term

PSAA officers led by Jamandre inducted for 2nd term

The Philippine Ship Agents Association inducted its new officers and directors for…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 2 minute read
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Aircraft, engine shortfall still main constraint to air industry growth

The global airline industry has been experiencing stable profitability but further growth…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

The Bureau of Customs has issued procedures to implement the value-added tax…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls December 10, 2025

Our latest issue (December 10, 2025). Stories include: Global container volume set…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 1 minute read
PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P207.6 billion worth of investments from…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOI-approved investments plunge 48% in Jan-Nov 2025

BOI-approved investments plunge 48% in Jan-Nov 2025

The Board of Investments approved P816.billion worth of investments from January to…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing maintains faster growth in Oct 2025

PH manufacturing maintains faster growth in Oct 2025

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in October 2025, fueled by…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
PH bans pig, pork products from Spain and Taiwan

PH bans pig, pork products from Spain and Taiwan

The Philippines is temporarily banning the importation of pig and pork products…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls December 8, 2025

Our latest issue (December 8, 2025). Stories include: PPA approves 20% hike…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 1 minute read