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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

BOC employee arrested for extortion

A Bureau of Customs acting collecting officer and concurrent custodian at the…
  • August 5, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Shipping losses at historic lows, Asia remains global loss hotspot

There were 49 large ships lost worldwide last year, down 50% over…
  • August 4, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls August 4, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; August 4 2021). Stories include: Business as usual…
  • August 4, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Business as usual for ports during ECQ

The Philippine Ports Authority, Bureau of Customs and terminal operators said there…
  • August 3, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Trans-Pacific container rates head higher with looming Aug increases

A host of port congestion surcharges, peak season surcharges and other charges…
  • August 2, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Metro Manila curfew from 8pm to 4am starting Aug 6

Metro Manila will be under longer curfew hours from 8pm to 4am…
  • August 2, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PH manufacturing slips in July but still in expansion mode

The Philippine manufacturing sector remained in expansion territory in July albeit posting…
  • August 2, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC July collection exceeds target by 8.2%

The Bureau of Customs collected P58.183 billion in July 2021, surpassing its…
  • August 2, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PortCalls August 2, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; August 2 2021). Stories include: PH ports handle…
  • August 2, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PPA tightens port entry protocols

• The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is tightening border control measures at…
  • August 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read