Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes increased 5.2% year on year to 98.4 million TEUs…
PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime accords

PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime conventions

The Philippines is creating technical working groups to lead in the push…
PH manufacturing value, volume grow faster in June 2026

PH manufacturing value, volume grow faster in June 2026

The country’s manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in June 2026, led by…
BOC sets up office focused on balikbayan box issues, policies

BOC sets up office focused on balikbayan box concerns, policies

The Bureau of Customs is establishing a centralized office that will oversee…
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…

PortCalls August 10, 2026

Our latest issue (August 10, 2026). Stories include: BOC pushes for optimized…

8 shipping groups oppose Strait of Hormuz tolls

Eight global shipping groups oppose compulsory tolls in Strait of Hormuz Charges…
BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

BOC pushes for more efficient export of containers from Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs is calling for a more efficient way to…
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…