Domestic shipping to remain a public utility if Lacson-Sotto elected

If voted into office, presidential and vice-presidential running mates Panfilo Lacson, Sr.…

House committee backs bill prohibiting imposition of local charges by international carriers

The Lower House Committee on Transportation has recommended approval of House Bill…

MARINA, int’l groups kick off passenger ship safety study

The Maritime Industry Authority, International Maritime Organization and World Bank conduct a…

Transport groups hit governments’ ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to Omicron variant

Since the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 was designated as a “variant…

Economic conditions continue to boost air cargo growth

Economic conditions continue to support air cargo growth but are slightly weaker…

DTI oks anti-dumping duties on cement from Vietnam

The Department of Trade and Industry approved the four-month imposition of anti-dumping…

Hong Kong cargo, container throughput declines in Q3

Cargo throughput decreased by 12.4% to 55.5 million tonnes in the third…

Surcharges on Asian exports still widespread amid steady demand—Platts

Premium fees for Asian export cargoes commonplace amid empty container shortage On…

PortCalls Dec 6, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_December 6, 2021). Stories include: PPA seeks streamlined rules…

The Great Recalibration

I’ve been thinking lately about what’s been dubbed “the Great Resignation” and…