PortCalls May 19, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; May 19 2021.) Stories include: ARTA probes LGUs…

NLEX toll up starting May 18

The Toll Regulatory Board has approved a 2% to 3% toll increase…

PPA net income inch up 3% in Q1

The Philippine Ports Authority posted a P2.601-billion net income in the first…

Harbor Star trims net loss to P84.9M in 2020

Harbor Star Shipping Services recorded a net loss of P84.9 million in…

Air cargo volumes draw closer to pre-Covid levels but rates still rising

Air cargo volumes increased by 53% in April 2021 year-on-year but were…

ARTA probes LGUs for violation of ban on cargo pass-through fees

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is looking into allegations of LGUs still collecting…

Duterte cuts rice import duty, modifies pork tariffs

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the temporary reduction of tariff rates for…

Counterfeits, cigarettes top smuggled items seized in Q1

Counterfeit goods, general merchandise, and cigarettes/tobacco were the top smuggled goods in…

Chelsea Logistics curbs net loss by 37% in first quarter

Chelsea Logistics reported a net loss of P218 million in the first…

Barcelon named PHILEXPORT chairman

George Barcelon appointed chairman of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc.’s (PHILEXPORT) Board…