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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Philippine GDP growth slows to 4.3% in second quarter

Philippine GDP growth moderated to 4.3% in the second quarter of 2023…
  • August 10, 2023
  • 2 minute read

Coca-Cola enjoys BOC benefits with AEO Level 1 accreditation

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines will enjoy Authorized Economic Operator Level 1 benefits for…
  • August 10, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PEZA eyes P300B investment approvals for 2023

PEZA eyes P300B investment approvals for 2023

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority hopes to hit the P300-billion investments approval mark for…
  • August 9, 2023
  • 2 minute read
BOC reshuffles district collectors

BOC reshuffles district collectors

The Bureau of Customs reassigned district collectors in six ports It also…
  • August 9, 2023
  • 1 minute read

PortCalls August 9, 2023

Our latest issue (August 9, 2023). Stories include: Marcos proclaims 3 new…
  • August 8, 2023
  • 1 minute read

PH trade deficit narrows 33% in June

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed 33.3% year-on-year in June to $3.92 billion…
  • August 8, 2023
  • 2 minute read
BOC’s P30.9B smuggled seizures in Jan-Aug surpass 2022 total

BOC’s P30.9B smuggled seizures in Jan-Aug surpass 2022 total

The Bureau of Customs seized P30.86 billion worth of smuggled goods from…
  • August 8, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Marcos proclaims 3 new ecozones; PEZA investments up 332%

Marcos proclaims 3 new ecozones; PEZA approved investments up 332%

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr proclaimed 3 new ecozones on July 25 They…
  • August 8, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Extension of lower tariffs on agri products, coal eyed

Extension of lower tariffs on agri products, coal eyed

Extension of lower tariffs on agricultural products (pork, corn, rice) and coal…
  • August 7, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PEZA, DOST team up to boost creation of KIST ecozones

PEZA, DOST team up to boost creation of KIST ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and Department of Science and Technology team…
  • August 7, 2023
  • 2 minute read