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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Joint foreign chambers, other groups press for ok of transport safety board bill

The Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines, Safe Travel Alliance, and International…
  • January 31, 2023
  • 2 minute read
BOC surpasses Jan collection target by 11.9%

BOC surpasses January collection target by 11.9%

The Bureau of Customs collected P65.801 billion from January 1 to 27,…
  • January 31, 2023
  • 1 minute read
Strategic goods commodity classification a must before STMO registration

Strategic goods commodity classification a must before STMO registration

Stakeholders should properly classify their items, software, or technology on the National…
  • January 30, 2023
  • 3 minute read
PH aviation industry shows initiative in reducing GHG emissions

PH aviation industry shows initiative in reducing GHG emissions

As airlines chart a recovery path, attention is refocused on reducing carbon…
  • January 30, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls January 30, 2023

Our latest issue (January 30, 2023). Stories include: CCBI, CTAP support PPA…
  • January 30, 2023
  • 1 minute read
PPA lacks jurisdiction over containers outside its ports, stakeholders insist

PPA lacks jurisdiction over containers outside its ports, stakeholders insist

The Philippine Ports Authority’s jurisdiction over containers is only within its ports…
  • January 27, 2023
  • 4 minute read

Customs brokers exempt from PPA accreditation don’t need a PTO

There’s no need for licensed customs brokers to secure a permit to…
  • January 26, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Robust Q4 lifts Philippines’ 2022 GDP growth to 7.6%

Robust Q4 lifts Philippines’ 2022 GDP growth to 7.6%

The Philippines 2022 GDP growth of 7.6% beats forecasts as economy surprises…
  • January 26, 2023
  • 3 minute read
CCBI, CTAP support PPA container monitoring system

CCBI, CTAP support PPA container monitoring system

The Chamber of Customs Brokers and Confederation of Truckers Association of the…
  • January 26, 2023
  • 6 minute read
PH trade shrinks 9.9% in Dec as imports, exports drop

PH trade shrinks 9.9% in Dec as imports, exports drop

The Philippines’ external trade shrank 9.9% in December 2022, its first contraction…
  • January 26, 2023
  • 2 minute read