Hello, Korea: PH exports first shipment of okra

The Philippines sent its first shipment of fresh okra (lady’s fingers) to…

PortCalls June 7, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 7 2021). Stories include: ICTSI takes over…

ASEAN, EU conclude landmark air transport deal

The ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA), the first region-to-region aviation…

BOC to install new goods declaration verification system in E2M this month

The Bureau of Customs will soon replace the Goods Declaration Verification System…

ICTSI takes over Manila Harbour Center Port facilities

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) on June 4 took over Manila…

SMIC now majority shareholder of 2GO

SM Investments Corp. has completed acquisition of 22.36% shares of 2GO Group…

Yantian port congestion now seen to last 12 days or more, says Maersk

Ongoing congestion and vessel delays at Yantian International Container Terminal now seen…

Container rates up 34.5% since start of 2021—report

Contracted container rates surged 33.5% in May year-on-year and 9% month-on-month This…

BOC automates more processes in June, July

The Bureau of Customs will implement additional features and integrate other systems…

BOC surpasses May collection target by 6.6%

The Bureau of Customs collected P49.334 billion in May 2021, exceeding its…