Surging imports, inclement weather weigh down Philippine shipping; Indonesia's shipping industry suffers amid currency woe

Surging imports, inclement weather weigh down PH shipping
Sep 13 2018 https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/business/09/13/18/surging-imports-incleme...

Aside from a weak peso, the local shipping industry is also weighed down by port congestion and the threat of inclement weather. As Warren de Guzman tells us, the government's anti-inflation plan to import more agricultural items may also spell some trouble in the sector. - Business Nightly, ANC, September 13, 2018

Shipping industry suffers amid currency woes
Rachmadea Aisyah September 13 2018

Despite Indonesia’s archipelagic nature, its shipping industry is now suffering from losses as the rupiah has continued to weaken against the US dollar.Stakeholders in the country’s shipping industry are seeking solutions to aid the suffering industry amid such unfavorable conditions. Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) vice chairwoman for transportation Carmelita Hartoto said ..