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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Carriers seek fuel subsidy, suspension of excise tax, cut in gov’t fees

Domestic shipping and air carriers want a reduction in government charges to…
  • March 8, 2022
  • 5 minute read

Robredo tags maritime industry as a priority, bats for ship registry

The maritime industry will be a top priority for presidential candidate Leni…
  • March 8, 2022
  • 4 minute read

PH preps for April launch of ASEAN customs declaration document portal

The Bureau of Customs is preparing for full implementation of the ASEAN…
  • March 7, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls March 7, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_March 7, 2022). Stories include: Russia-Ukraine war, high fuel…
  • March 7, 2022
  • 1 minute read

ICTSI expanding MICT with Berth 8

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. continues to expand capacity of its flagship…
  • March 6, 2022
  • 3 minute read

FedEx to hike peak surcharge for some international services

FedEx is increasing the peak surcharge for some international destinations The hike…
  • March 6, 2022
  • 1 minute read

CMA-CGM, Maersk suspend Belarus bookings to follow sanctions

Giant ocean liners halt bookings to and from Belarus starting March 4…
  • March 6, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Binondo-Intramuros bridge may open by Holy Week

The Department of Public Works and Highways said construction of the Binondo-Intramuros…
  • March 5, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Duterte signs amended Foreign Investors Act

President Rodrigo Duterte signed on March 2 a law that aims to…
  • March 4, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Full capacity allowed for passenger ships under Alert Level 1

Inter-island passenger ships can now load up to full capacity with the…
  • March 4, 2022
  • 2 minute read