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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

PortCalls June 16, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 16 2021). Stories include: PPA enforces new…
  • June 16, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PPA enforces new rules on mandatory weighing of export cargo

Philippine Ports Authority Administrative Order No. 02-2021 provides revised guidelines on mandatory…
  • June 15, 2021
  • 7 minute read

BIR imposes 12% VAT on indirect exports, certain transactions with 0% VAT

Indirect exports and sale of services previously taxed at zero rate now…
  • June 15, 2021
  • 3 minute read

NCR Plus under GCQ with varying restrictions until end-June

Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, and Rizal—collectively called NCR Plus—will remain under general…
  • June 14, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Asia to Europe freight rates reach new highs

The Asia to North Europe spot freight rates stood at US$10,544 per…
  • June 14, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Metro Manila curfew shortened to 12mn to 4am

Starting June 15, the curfew in Metro Manila will be shortened to…
  • June 14, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Port of Los Angeles sets new record for annual box volume

The port is the first in the Western Hemisphere to process 10…
  • June 14, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls June 14, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 14 2021). Stories include: Private sector groups…
  • June 14, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Kalayaan bridge opens, promising shorter trip to Taguig, Pasig

Kalayaan bridge in Makati City partially opens in time for 123rd Philippine…
  • June 12, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Congestion at South China ports worsening

Total queue of vessels waiting to berth at Yantian port continues to…
  • June 12, 2021
  • 3 minute read