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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

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

Six ports to house DA examination areas for agri imports

The Department of Agriculture is set to establish in six ports this…
  • March 5, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Global container port congestion surges 20% in 2H of 2020

Average port stay for large workloads up by nearly 20% in the…
  • March 5, 2021
  • 2 minute read

16 port projects for inauguration this year

As of December 2020, the Philippine Ports Authority has completed 27 port…
  • March 4, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PPA sees 7% cargo growth with easing of restrictions

Cargo volumes are expected to grow by 7% this year, and by…
  • March 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read