ARTA, other agencies seek to address Matnog port congestion

The Anti-Red Tape Authority and other government agencies signed a joint memorandum…

True digital integration lacking in air cargo industry

The air cargo industry suffers from lack of “true digital integration”, according…
Maersk and IBM to discontinue TradeLens

Maersk and IBM to discontinue TradeLens

AP Moller-Maersk and IBM will discontinue TradeLens by the first quarter of…

PortCalls November 30, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls November 30, 2022). Stories include: SC: BOC can’t…
UNCTAD sees slower growth of 1.4% in global maritime trade for 2022

UNCTAD sees slower growth of 1.4% in global maritime trade for 2022

For 2022, UNCTAD projects global maritime trade growth to moderate to 1.4%…
Mindanao Container Terminal acquires mobile harbor crane

Mindanao Container Terminal acquires mobile harbor crane

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) acquired a mobile harbor crane (MHC) to enhance…

SC: BOC can’t charge OT pay to private entities

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau of Customs can’t charge overtime…
Licensed brokers seeking entry-level BOC posts soon exempt from entrance exam

Licensed brokers seeking entry-level BOC posts soon exempt from entrance exam

Licensed customs brokers to be exempt from entrance exam when applying for…

PortCalls November 23, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls November 28, 2022). Stories include: Domestic shipping lines…
Bill seeking firmer government control on liners’ charges widely supported

Bill seeking firmer government control on liners’ charges widely supported

A House bill that seeks to strengthen government oversight over local charges…