Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launches second multi-role response vessel for PCG

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding launched the second of two large multi-role response vessels (MRRV)…

South Harbor indefinitely suspends acceptance of empties

Acceptance of empty containers at the Manila South Harbor is suspended indefinitely…

SBMA bares 2022 port projects, potential shipyard foreign investor

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority may welcome a foreign investor to take over…

UN warns of elevated prices in 2022 amid sustained high freight rates

UNCTAD sees global consumer prices rising significantly in the year ahead amid…

Truckers stage protest to suspend PPA permit to operate requirement

The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations is currently staging a…

MARINA cuts by half audit, inspection fees of ships, shipping firms

The Maritime Industry Authority has reduced by 50% the fees for inspecting…

PortCalls Nov 17, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_November 17, 2021). Stories include: BOC issues rules on…

BOC issues rules on raw materials liquidation process

The Bureau of Customs has released Customs Memorandum Order No. 34-2021, which…

Jan 1 deadline for PH ships’ plan to cut fuel sulphur content

The Maritime Industry Authority reminded domestic ship owners to submit their plan…

NCR remains under Alert Level 2 until end-Nov

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases approved…