PPA OKs transfer of overstaying containers to North Harbor to address MICT congestion

To “urgently address port congestion” at the Manila International Container Port (MICT),…

MARINA appeals to domestic liners to keep rates steady

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is appealing to the “kindness and generosity”…

Cebu province under ECQ from Mar 27; cargo activities unhampered

The province of Cebu will be placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ)…

BOC issues rules on online filing of goods declaration during ECQ

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines on online filing of…

UNCTAD: Major flag states have key role in decarbonizing shipping

Flag states can help enforce International Maritime Organization (IMO) rules on the…

Ship, port operators to governments: allow safe, unrestricted delivery of goods

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the International Association of Ports…

PortCalls print edition may be accessed online

The PortCalls team is living online these days, much like everyone else.…

BIMCO opens port, COVID-19 information on its website free to public

The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) said that in view of…

Hapag-Lloyd 2019 income soars to $418M but coronavirus to impact 1H results

Global ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd announced it made very good business in 2019…
BOC zero contact policy

BOC rules on zero contact policy in place from March 23

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) rolled out guidelines for implementation of a…