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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Disaster-relief cargoes, vehicles a priority at ports—PPA

The Philippine Ports Authority said disaster-relief cargoes, vehicles and operations will be…
  • December 18, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Typhoon Odette shuts down numerous seaports, airports

Typhoon Odette caused the closure of a number seaports and airports in…
  • December 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Senate oks bill allowing 100% foreign ownership of public services

The Senate approved on third and final reading a bill that will…
  • December 15, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Four potential supply chain disruptors for shippers in 2022

The new dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the…
  • December 15, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls Dec 15, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_December 15, 2021). Stories include: Domestic shipping group seeks…
  • December 15, 2021
  • 1 minute read

No takers for auctioned seized luxury cars; second bidding set

The Bureau of Customs declared as failed bid the public auction of…
  • December 14, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Carriers hoping to further raise hikes in mid-Dec

Carriers are hoping to implement trans-Pacific general rate increases or GRIs from…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls Dec 13, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_December 13, 2021). Stories include: BIR ruling retains zero…
  • December 12, 2021
  • 1 minute read

BIR ruling retains zero VAT on exporters’ local purchases for 17 years

Exporters can now continue to avail of zero VAT on their local…
  • December 10, 2021
  • 4 minute read

U-Freight Phils, U-Ocean joint venture to ship election supplies globally

U-Freight Phils., Inc. and U-Ocean, Inc. bagged the contract to deliver Commission…
  • December 10, 2021
  • 1 minute read