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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

PH’s Feb trade deficit shrinks by 11.4% 

The Philippines’ trade deficit shrank 11.4% in February as imports declined while…
  • March 30, 2025
  • 2 minute read
NAIA, Cebu airport see double-digit hikes in 2024 cargo volume

NAIA, Cebu airport see double-digit hikes in 2024 cargo volume

Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Mactan-Cebu International Airport both recorded double-digit increases…
  • March 28, 2025
  • 2 minute read
WSC against proposed port call fees for Chinese-built vessels

WSC against proposed port call fees for Chinese-built vessels

The World Shipping Council is against the proposed fee on port calls…
  • March 28, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Asia Pacific airlines lift 2.8% more cargo in Feb

Asia Pacific airlines lift 2.8% more cargo in Feb

Asia Pacific airlines lifted 2.8% more cargo in February year-on-year, according to…
  • March 28, 2025
  • 2 minute read

Top ​PH international ports handle 5.4% more containers in 2024

Top Philippine international ports handled 5.4% more containers in 2024 year-on-year boosted…
  • March 28, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives new orders for 3 roro ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding receives orders for methanol-fueled roro ships

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., recently received orders for three methanol-fueled roll on/roll…
  • March 27, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC implements higher excise tax hike on alcohol, tobacco

BOC implements higher excise tax hike on alcohol, tobacco

The Bureau of Customs has implemented the annual increase in excise tax…
  • March 27, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DTI Region 7 to convene group to assist Central Visayas logistics players

DTI Region 7 to convene group to assist Central Visayas logistics players

The Department of Trade and Industry-Region 7 plans to convene a group that…
  • March 27, 2025
  • 4 minute read
PH cargo carrier Skyway Airlines launches first international service to HK

PH cargo carrier Skyway Airlines launches first international service

Philippine cargo carrier Skyway Airlines recently launched its first international service to…
  • March 27, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Herma Shipyard launches locally-made 18MB oil tanker

Herma Shipyard launches locally-made 18MB oil tanker

• Herma Shipyard launched the 18 mega barrel oil tanker M/Tkr Malawig…
  • March 27, 2025
  • 2 minute read