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Feature articles on shipping and logistics exclusively written by PortCalls staff

Transport sector part of DAP program eyeing 25% cut in business regulatory yoke

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) has started a program meant…
  • September 26, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Manila North Harbour revamp 25% ahead of schedule

Port operator Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) is infusing almost P2…
  • July 7, 2016
  • 4 minute read

PH shipping lines unfurl industry wish list

Streamlined registration, restored incentives, modernized ports—these are among key entries on the…
  • June 30, 2016
  • 4 minute read

‘Helpful’ robots deployed to warehouse floor to improve turnaround

DHL announced it is currently testing two intelligent and collaborative robots in…
  • June 22, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Cebu shipping stakeholders produce draft policy on SOLAS VGM ruling

The Port of Cebu is almost ready for the July implementation of…
  • May 11, 2016
  • 4 minute read

DICT’s Phase 2 expansion to double port capacity to 700,000 TEUs

Just two years after its initial operation, Davao International Container Terminal’s (DICT)…
  • May 11, 2016
  • 4 minute read

Lower freight rates tops Davao, Cebu shippers’ wish list

Shippers from Cebu and Davao in the Philippines are pushing for a…
  • May 11, 2016
  • 7 minute read

Cargo community lists top qualities of incoming PH chief executive

The next President of the Republic must have political will and a…
  • April 25, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH logistics industry cautiously upbeat about 2016 prospects

Though showing varying levels of optimism, stakeholders in the Philippine cargo transport…
  • January 28, 2016
  • 8 minute read

Depot operators wary over reports Manila terminals operating as ECDs

The Container Depot Alliance of the Philippines (CDAP) raised “serious concern” over…
  • October 12, 2015
  • 4 minute read