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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

BOC requires CBWs to use automated inventory system

The Bureau of Customs has issued guidelines on the automated inventory management…
  • June 18, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PPA proposes import container monitoring system

The Philippine Ports Authority is eyeing to introduce a container tagging and…
  • June 18, 2021
  • 5 minute read

LA, Long Beach ports break pre-COVID records for 11 straight months

Practically all ports in the US are under growing pressure to handle…
  • June 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Trade facilitation body to boost MSMEs’ global competitiveness

The newly formed Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee will enable MSMEs to broaden…
  • June 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

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