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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Container carriers to cut free time, raise surcharges in 2021 contracts

Shorter timeline to return containers amid Asia equipment shortage Peak season surcharges…
  • March 10, 2021
  • 2 minute read

DP World, Maspion sign $1.2B deal to build port, logistics park in Indonesia

DP World and CDPQ partner with an Indonesian firm to build a…
  • March 10, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls March 10, 2021

Our latest issue PortCalls (March 10, 2021). Stories include: BOC issues rules…
  • March 10, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in Jan

The manufacturing sector contracted in both volume and value in the first…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC issues rules on supervision of foreign carriers at ports

The Bureau of Customs has laid down new rules on the supervision…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 6 minute read

PH container volume projected to grow up to 8% in 2021

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) forecasts a 6-8% growth in container volumes this…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 3 minute read

UN digital trade pact seen to accelerate PH cross-digital trade

The Philippines is expected to benefit from the entry into force of…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 4 minute read

BOC issues rules on air express clearance, accreditation of operators

The rules implementing clearance procedures for air express shipments and the guidelines…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 6 minute read

PortCalls March 8, 2021

Our latest issue (March_8_2021). Stories include: PPA sees 7% cargo growth with…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Rice imports tariff collection up 58% in Jan

P2.04 billion in tariffs was collected from rice imports in January 2021,…
  • March 5, 2021
  • 3 minute read