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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

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…
  • June 3, 2021
  • 2 minute read

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…
  • June 2, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC automates more processes in June, July

The Bureau of Customs will implement additional features and integrate other systems…
  • June 2, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC surpasses May collection target by 6.6%

The Bureau of Customs collected P49.334 billion in May 2021, exceeding its…
  • June 2, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PortCalls June 2, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 2 2021). Stories include: ICTSI acquires Manila…
  • June 2, 2021
  • 1 minute read

ICTSI acquires Manila Harbour Center for P2.45B

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has acquired 100% shares of Manila…
  • June 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

LBC takes out P1.6B loan to build warehouse

LBC Express, Inc. has entered into a P1.623-billion loan agreement with Union…
  • June 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH manufacturing in May improves but still in contraction mode

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded a softer downturn in May 2021 as…
  • June 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

NCR Plus stays under GCQ until June 15

NCR Plus comprising National Capital Region, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Rizal remains…
  • June 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read

A4 workers in NCR+8 for vaccination starting June

• The government will start inoculation of workers under the A4 priority…
  • May 31, 2021
  • 3 minute read