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Feature articles on shipping and logistics exclusively written by PortCalls staff

Manila port decongestion measures detailed

Philippine government agencies assured transport stakeholders there are measures either being already…
  • July 22, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Northern Mindanao eyes infrastructure, connectivity upgrades to support export growth

Mindanao needs physical and virtual integration to support the growing number of…
  • July 22, 2014
  • 3 minute read

PH shipping exec: Cabotage not the culprit in high domestic transport rates

The cabotage policy should not be blamed for high domestic shipping costs,…
  • July 8, 2014
  • 4 minute read

MICT yard utilization still at maximum levels but starting to inch lower

It might take three to eight months before yard utilization at the…
  • July 7, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Investment boom raises prospects for PH heavylift industry

The Philippine project cargo and heavylift business is riding an investment wave, thanks…
  • June 25, 2014
  • 4 minute read

Project cargo, heavylift businesses boost Royal Cargo’s income

The Royal Cargo Group of Companies achieved higher profits in 2013 and…
  • June 24, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Truck ban stirs up activity at Batangas, Subic ports

There are concrete signs of more shipping activity at the Batangas and…
  • June 10, 2014
  • 3 minute read

PH container backlog to take months to clear even with express truck lanes

The express truck lanes opened on certain streets in Manila will not…
  • June 4, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Manila, HK scramble to ease demand-driven air traffic congestion

Cebu Pacific flight 5J118 was to depart Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal…
  • June 4, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Trucks operating in Manila now have 24/7 express lanes

Trucks carrying both loaded and empty containers may now operate freely on…
  • May 31, 2014
  • 3 minute read