CMA CGM’s revamped JP8 service boosts Japan-PH cargo link

CMA CGM’s revamped JP8 service boosts Japan-PH cargo link

CMA CGM’s revamped JP8 service, which started in March, marks the first…
BOC collects record P239B in Q1 2026

BOC collects record P239B in Q1 2026

The Bureau of Customs collected over P239 billion in the first three…

PortCalls April 6, 2026

Our latest issue (April 6, 2026). Stories include: Domestic shipping operators may…
PPA eases bunkering accreditation, permit requirements amid fuel supply crunch

PPA eases bunkering accreditation, permit requirements amid fuel supply crunch

The Philippine Ports Authority is temporarily easing accreditation and permit requirements for…
PPA extends anew holdover authority to operators with expired contracts

PPA extends anew holdover authority to operators with expired contracts

The Philippine Ports Authority will issue holdover authority to cargo-handling operators, passenger…
Hormuz closure triggers global economic volatility, says UNCTAD

Hormuz closure triggers global economic volatility, says UNCTAD

The Strait of Hormuz remains “practically closed,” disrupting a critical share of…
WTO members adopt e-commerce rules pathway

WTO members adopt e-commerce rules interim agreements

Sixty-six members of the World Trade Organization accounting for approximately 70% of…
Air cargo demand jumps 11.2% in Feb, outpaces capacity growth–IATA

Air cargo demand jumps 11.2% in Feb – IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% year-on-year in February 2026, outpacing capacity…
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
BOC to exempt exporters from e-TRACC system

BOC to exempt exporters from e-TRACC system

The Philippine Exporters Confederation welcomed Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno’s announcement that exporters…