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Ports at heart of sustainable development

May 15, 2022

Ports at heart of sustainable development Ports are a key link in the global production and supply chains and their efficiency directly impacts...

Russia-Ukraine war, high fuel prices to drive up PH cargo transport rates

March 3, 2022

Shipment delays and higher ship insurance premiums due to the Russia-Ukraine war are jacking up shipping costs The significant jump in fuel cost...

Four ways to modernize delivery operations practically overnight

November 25, 2021

Improve routing by giving dispatch drivers company-owned rugged devices equipped with easy-to-use dispatch and navigation features to keep them safe and on time ...

What Will It Take to Achieve Carbon Neutrality in Asia Pacific’s Logistics Sector?

November 8, 2021

By Wilfred Demello, Managing Director, Kuehne+Nagel Philippines Carbon neutrality or the idea of sustainability is no longer a luxury, but rather already a determinant on...

Special Supplement: Philippine Ports Authority’s 47th Anniversary

July 12, 2021

The Philippine Ports Authority celebrated its 47th founding anniversary on July 11, 2021. Here's a special PortCalls supplement (Philippine Ports Authority 47th Year Anniversary)...

PH logistics stakeholders identify 2021 industry prospects, challenges

March 16, 2021

Port and supply chain stakeholders in the Philippines express varying levels of optimism for this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic Industry challenges include...

Container shortage felt in Vis-Min; Manila with “healthy stock”

November 29, 2020

• Manila ports have a “healthy stock of containers” to serve exports amid a container shortage in Asia, according to the Association of International...

Volatiles rates, tight capacity seen on key shipping lanes in 2021

November 28, 2020

• Shippers will in the near term face high rates, space and container shortage, congestion or delays in some ports, cancelled routes leading to...

Bataan Freeport to enhance trade services via automated systems

October 6, 2020

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is working on a slew of projects, including initiatives to automate and streamline services, as...

MSC Mediterranean Shipping launches first feeder service to Manila

August 7, 2020

Shippers in the Philippines can connect more seamlessly to intra-regional trade flows with the roll-out this month of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company’s first feeder...