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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

Port users, agencies back bills regulating foreign carriers’ charges

Various government agencies and stakeholders’ groups threw support two house bills seeking…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 5 minute read

Freight rates continue ‘dizzying ascent’ across all major trades—Xeneta

Long-term contracted freight rates went up 4.1% in April month-on-month and 21.1%…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PPA seeks Calapan port operator

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is inviting bidders for the port terminal…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 minute read

NCR Plus remains under MECQ until May 14

The National Capital Region, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Cavite, collectively know  as…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Metro Manila under shorter curfew hours from May 1

Metro Manila under shorter curfew hours from May 1

Starting May 1, the unified curfew hours in Metro Manila will be…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 1 minute read

LGU pass-through fees on cargo vehicles illegal, joint memo stresses

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-01 reiterates the collection of fees and taxes—such…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls April 28, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; April 28, 2021). Stories include: PSA bill should…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 1 minute read

DSV Panalpina acquires Agility unit for $4.2B, becomes world’s 3rd largest forwarder

DSV Panalpina buys Agility unit Global Integrated Logistics for $4.2B The acquisition…
  • April 27, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PPA oks temporary hike in weight limits for trucks in Romblon

The maximum gross weight allowed for certain roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vehicles going in…
  • April 27, 2021
  • 2 minute read

ATI earmarks P6.9B for equipment, facility upgrades this year

Port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) is investing an estimated P6.9 billion…
  • April 27, 2021
  • 2 minute read