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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Computerization leads BOC’s 10 priority projects for 2022

Bureau of Customs priorities this year include computerization and implementing an e-commerce…
  • January 28, 2022
  • 4 minute read

BOC jacks up 2022 internal revenue target to P699B

The Bureau of Customs has increased its 2022 internal collection target to…
  • January 27, 2022
  • 1 minute read

PH economy beats forecast, grows 5.6% in 2021

The economy grew 7.7% in the fourth quarter of 2021, resulting in…
  • January 27, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls January 26, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_ January 26 2022). Stories include: Philippine-Finnish JV bags…
  • January 26, 2022
  • 1 minute read

DOTr to unvaxxed workers: Get jabbed in 30 days or no public transport ride in NCR

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated workers will be given only 30 days to…
  • January 26, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Ata Carnet system

ATA Carnet takes effect April in PH

The Convention on Temporary Admission, also known as the ATA Carnet System,…
  • January 25, 2022
  • 3 minute read

Business groups push for Public Service Act amendments before Congressional recess

Various business groups strongly support ratification of the consolidated bill amending the…
  • January 25, 2022
  • 5 minute read

House bill strengthening state oversight over foreign shipping line charges passes 2nd reading

The House of Representatives approved on second reading the bill that seeks…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 4 minute read

Drewry raises carrier profit forecast to $190B for 2021

Drewry lowers its outlook for world port throughput in 2022 but raises…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls Jan 24, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_January 24, 2022). Stories include: Cold chain upbeat on…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 1 minute read