PortCalls June 28, 2023

Our latest issue (June 28, 2023). Stories include: ARTA open to review…
Shipping can halve emissions

Shipping can halve emissions ‘sans trade impact’

A new study commissioned by four environmental concern groups says the global…

BOC creates codes for RCEP preferential rates

The Bureau of Customs has created codes in its computer system for…
Shipping industry must adapt to new fleet developments, Marcos says

Shipping industry must adapt to new fleet developments, Marcos says

The shipping industry must adapt and integrate new developments into their fleets…

Philippines Customs Lab to be revived

The Bureau of Customs, in cooperation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency,…
ARTA open to review of PPA container registry system

ARTA open to review of PPA container registry system

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is open to reviewing the Philippine Ports Authority…
FedEx-Floship tie-up boosts logistics services to e-tailers

FedEx-Floship tie-up boosts logistics services to e-tailers

FedEx and Floship tie-up will provide enhanced fulfillment and logistics services to…
Lawmaker seeks suspension of Cebu Pacific franchise over poor service

Lawmaker seeks suspension of Cebu Pacific franchise

A Cagayan de Oro lawmaker is pushing for the suspension of low-cost…

Maersk orders 6 midsized methanol-driven ships

Maersk orders six midsized containerships with dual-fuel engines that can run on…
Baquiran officially appointed BOC deputy commissioner

Baquiran officially appointed BOC deputy commissioner

Vener Baquiran has been officially appointed as deputy commissioner of the Bureau…