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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

ARTA probes LGUs for violation of ban on cargo pass-through fees

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is looking into allegations of LGUs still collecting…
  • May 18, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Duterte cuts rice import duty, modifies pork tariffs

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the temporary reduction of tariff rates for…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

TransPac container premium surcharges accelerate amid space shortage

Premium service surcharges have brought all-in rates above US$10,000 per FEU for…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls May 17, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; May 17 2021.) Stories include: ARTA drafts circular…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Asian ports dominate ranks of world’s most efficient container ports

East Asian ports, led by Yokohama in Japan, dominate the Container Port…
  • May 16, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Truck ban in Metro Manila returns starting May 17

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority is reimposing the truck ban in Metro…
  • May 14, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Reefer freight prices escalate but still no match to dry freight rates

Weighted average of reefer freight rates jumped 26% in the first quarter…
  • May 14, 2021
  • 2 minute read

NCR Plus under GCQ with “heightened restrictions” until end-May

NCR Plus (National Capital Region, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas and Rizal) is under…
  • May 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

2GO launches largest, most advanced RoPax vessel

Newly launched MV 2GO Maligaya is currently the most technologically advanced RoPax…
  • May 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Subic exports, imports log double-digit growth in first quarter

Exports and imports at Subic Bay Freeport grew 48% and 29%, respectively,…
  • May 12, 2021
  • 3 minute read