Global freight forwarding market seen to grow by 2.9% in 2025

Global freight forwarding market seen to grow by 2.9% in 2025

The global freight forwarding market is expected to increase in real terms…
Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean lanes with strong demand such as Asia-Europe have allowed freight market…
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Aircraft, engine shortfall still main constraint to air industry growth

The global airline industry has been experiencing stable profitability but further growth…
BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

The Bureau of Customs has issued procedures to implement the value-added tax…

PortCalls December 10, 2025

Our latest issue (December 10, 2025). Stories include: Global container volume set…
PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P207.6 billion worth of investments from…
PH manufacturing maintains faster growth in Oct 2025

PH manufacturing maintains faster growth in Oct 2025

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in October 2025, fueled by…
BOC’s ‘Isumbong kay Commissioner’ up and running

BOC’s ‘Isumbong kay Commissioner’ up and running

The Bureau of Customs’ new online complaints platform “Isumbong Kay Commissioner” is…

PortCalls December 8, 2025

Our latest issue (December 8, 2025). Stories include: PPA approves 20% hike…
Global container volume set for ‘record-breaking’ year in 2025

Global container volume set for ‘record-breaking’ year in 2025

Global container volumes rebounded in October, increasing 2.8% month-on-month at 16.3 million…