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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

PH manufacturing snaps 13-month decline with April rebound

The country’s manufacturing sector bounced back in April 2021, recording triple-digit increases…
  • June 8, 2021
  • 2 minute read

AISL open to dialogue with exporters to fix vessel space shortage

• The Association of International Shipping Lines welcomed exporters’ call for a…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Hello, Korea: PH exports first shipment of okra

The Philippines sent its first shipment of fresh okra (lady’s fingers) to…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls June 7, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 7 2021). Stories include: ICTSI takes over…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 1 minute read

ASEAN, EU conclude landmark air transport deal

The ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA), the first region-to-region aviation…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read

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

The Bureau of Customs will soon replace the Goods Declaration Verification System…
  • June 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read

ICTSI takes over Manila Harbour Center Port facilities

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) on June 4 took over Manila…
  • June 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read

SMIC now majority shareholder of 2GO

SM Investments Corp. has completed acquisition of 22.36% shares of 2GO Group…
  • June 3, 2021
  • 3 minute read

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