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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Port users to move out 1,000 old containers from Manila in 2 weeks

1,000 aging containers to leave Manila ports in 2 weeks

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry said stakeholders have committed to…
  • November 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DOF studies scrapping tax break on P10,000 imports

DOF studies scrapping tax break on P10,000 imports

The Department of Finance is studying whether to end the duty and…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
APECO courts Canadian investors for defense, energy projects

APECO courts Canadian investors for defense, energy projects

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is now on the…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Asia Pacific air cargo demand up 6.4% in Sept on manufacturing, AI growth

Asia Pacific air cargo demand up 6.4% in Sept on manufacturing, AI

Air cargo markets in the Asia Pacific saw firm growth in September…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC extends port examination hours to 12mn for Christmas volume

BOC extends port examination hours to midnight for Christmas volume

The Bureau of Customs ordered extended hours at designated examination areas in…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Hidden costs, not fuel, squeeze PH last-mile delivery

Hidden costs, not fuel, squeeze PH last-mile delivery

Last-mile costs are up 18.9% year-on-year, and operators can see where most…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

KMTC orders six 3,100-TEU ships in first China newbuild

Korea Marine Transport Co. ordered six 3,100-TEU containerships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

DHL Global Forwarding’s Week 44 (October 26 to November 1) update lists…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls November 2, 2026

Our latest issue (November 2, 2026). Stories include: Retired Navy officer Loumer…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read

Record ship capacity on Asia trade lanes in Oct, Nov

Container ship capacity on major East-West trade lanes is at historic highs…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read