DOF, BOC calls for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

DOF, BOC call for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs called on stakeholders…
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor investments in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

The Philippines and Denmark signed an MOU to strengthen financial and development…
CPA issues guidelines on computation basis for domestic cargo-handling rates

CPA issues guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic cargo-handling rates

The Cebu Port Authority has issued guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic…
APECO to promote Casiguran port, other projects at ASEAN logistics summit

APECO to promote Casiguran port, other projects at ASEAN logistics summit

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority will promote the Casiguran…
Domestic ship passenger, cargo rates hike capped back to 10%

Domestic ship passenger, cargo rates hike capped back to 10%

The Maritime Industry Authority further reduced to 10% from 20% the maximum…
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
From shipping to asset leasing: Lorenzo Shipping's reinvention starts end-July

From shipping to asset leasing: Lorenzo Shipping’s reinvention starts end-July

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing its…