PortCalls August 14, 2023

Our latest issue (August 14, 2023). Stories include: 82% of DOTr 2024…
Halal industry promotion in BARMM pushed

Halal industry promotion in BARMM pushed

• The Department of Trade and Industry and Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade,…
World freight forwarding market

World freight forwarding market to shrink 3.9% in 2023

The global freight forwarding market contracted 3.7% in real terms in 2022,…

BOC unveils new subport of Laoag

The Bureau of Customs unveils new subport Laoag The subport is located…
BOC seeks inputs on fees for services of customs personnel

BOC seeks inputs on fees for services of customs personnel

The Bureau of Customs is seeking inputs on a proposed order covering…
Air cargo decline eases in June – IATA

Air cargo decline eases in June – IATA

Air cargo demand contraction slows in June 2023, according to the International…

CREATE IRR amendment clears VAT issues

The finance and trade departments approved an amendment to the implementing rules…

PAL income skyrockets 257% in H1

Philippine Airlines will invest more in aircraft and service enhancements after its…
HMM sees income plunge in H1 amid overcapacity

HMM income plunges in H1 amid overcapacity

• HMM posted consolidated revenue of KRW 4.21 trillion (US$3.21 billion) in…
2022 global parcel shipping

2022 global parcel shipping hit by China’s Covid lockdowns

Parcel volume reached 161 billion in 2022, up 1% from 159 billion in…