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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

New rules on customs treatment of vessel stores take effect in Aug

The Bureau of Customs is set to implement an order which provides…
  • July 22, 2021
  • 5 minute read

BIR defers 12% VAT on exporters’ local purchases

The Department of Finance is reviewing Bureau of Internal Revenue Revenue Regulations…
  • July 22, 2021
  • 4 minute read

PH lifts exports forecast to 10% this year

The Development Budget Coordination Committee maintained its growth forecast for the Philippine…
  • July 21, 2021
  • 3 minute read

DHL to increase Asia export compliance officers in Malaysia by 40%

DHL bares plans to hire 40% more export compliance officers by end…
  • July 21, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls July 21, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; July 21 2021). Stories include: PH cargo transport…
  • July 21, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PH cargo transport sector suffers from lack of competition—PCC study

The Philippine transport and logistics sector is highly concentrated with the cargo…
  • July 19, 2021
  • 6 minute read

PortCalls July 19, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; July 19 2021). Stories include: PH improves score…
  • July 19, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PH, Brunei ink double taxation pact

The Philippines and Brunei Darrusalam have signed an agreement to eliminate double…
  • July 16, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH improves score in 2021 UN trade facilitation survey

The Philippines continued to improve its overall performance in the latest United…
  • July 16, 2021
  • 5 minute read

PH ports’ cargo volume up 15.5% in first five months

Cargo volume at Philippines ports grew 15.5% in the first five months…
  • July 16, 2021
  • 2 minute read