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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

PH domestic trade plunges in 2020

Philippine domestic trade recorded double-digit declines in both volume and value in…
  • May 3, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH April manufacturing back in contraction due to lockdowns

The Philippine manufacturing sector contracted in April 2021 as the resurgence in…
  • May 3, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls May 3, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; May 3, 2021). Stories include: LGU pass-through fees…
  • May 3, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PCC investigating shipping industry’s ‘potentially abusive behavior’

A Philippine Competition Commission investigation is looking at the “potentially abusive behavior”…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Port users, agencies back bills regulating foreign carriers’ charges

Various government agencies and stakeholders’ groups threw support two house bills seeking…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 5 minute read

Freight rates continue ‘dizzying ascent’ across all major trades—Xeneta

Long-term contracted freight rates went up 4.1% in April month-on-month and 21.1%…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PPA seeks Calapan port operator

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is inviting bidders for the port terminal…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 minute read

NCR Plus remains under MECQ until May 14

The National Capital Region, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Cavite, collectively know  as…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Metro Manila under shorter curfew hours from May 1

Metro Manila under shorter curfew hours from May 1

Starting May 1, the unified curfew hours in Metro Manila will be…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 1 minute read

LGU pass-through fees on cargo vehicles illegal, joint memo stresses

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-01 reiterates the collection of fees and taxes—such…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 4 minute read