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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Ex-BOC, BIR chief Parayno passes away

Ex-BOC, BIR chief Parayno passes away

Former customs and internal revenue commissioner Guillermo Parayno, Jr. passed away on…
  • August 3, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Japanese investors keen to expand PH operations

Japanese investors keen to expand PH operations

More Japanese firms are keen to expand operations in the Philippines, according…
  • August 2, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls August 2, 2023

Our latest issue (August 2, 2023). Stories include: ARTA puts “final nail…
  • August 2, 2023
  • 1 minute read
ARTA puts “final nail in the coffin” of PPA container monitoring policy, say industry groups

ARTA puts “final nail in the coffin” of PPA container monitoring policy, say industry groups

3 industry associations welcomed results of the Anti-Red Tape Authority’s re-evaluation of…
  • August 1, 2023
  • 4 minute read

PH manufacturing accelerates in July

Philippine manufacturers experienced modestly better operating conditions in July 2023 that led…
  • August 1, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PH, EU agree to expand trade, cooperate on maritime security

PH, EU agree to expand trade, cooperate on maritime security

The Philippines and the European Commission affirmed bilateral ties to deepen relations…
  • August 1, 2023
  • 2 minute read
FIRB oks P288B tax incentives for 25 projects

FIRB oks P288B tax incentives for 25 projects

The Fiscal Incentives Review Board approved tax incentives for 25 projects worth…
  • July 31, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PH, EU eye relaunch of free trade agreement talks

PH, EU eye relaunch of free trade agreement talks

The Philippines and the European Union will start a bilateral process to…
  • July 31, 2023
  • 3 minute read
WCO supports BOC in AEO program development

WCO supports BOC in AEO program development

The World Customs Organization supported the Bureau of Customs’ ability to further…
  • July 31, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls July 31, 2023

Our latest issue (July 31, 2023). Stories include: No legal basis for…
  • July 31, 2023
  • 1 minute read