PortCalls May 19, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; May 19 2021.) Stories include: ARTA probes LGUs…

Air cargo volumes draw closer to pre-Covid levels but rates still rising

Air cargo volumes increased by 53% in April 2021 year-on-year but were…

ARTA probes LGUs for violation of ban on cargo pass-through fees

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is looking into allegations of LGUs still collecting…

Duterte cuts rice import duty, modifies pork tariffs

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the temporary reduction of tariff rates for…

TransPac container premium surcharges accelerate amid space shortage

Premium service surcharges have brought all-in rates above US$10,000 per FEU for…

PortCalls May 17, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; May 17 2021.) Stories include: ARTA drafts circular…

Asian ports dominate ranks of world’s most efficient container ports

East Asian ports, led by Yokohama in Japan, dominate the Container Port…

Truck ban in Metro Manila returns starting May 17

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is reimposing the truck ban in Metro…

Reefer freight prices escalate but still no match to dry freight rates

Weighted average of reefer freight rates jumped 26% in the first quarter…

NCR Plus under GCQ with “heightened restrictions” until end-May

NCR Plus (National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Rizal) is under…