CAB raises fuel surcharge to Level 8 after months at Level 4

Higher airfares loom with leap in fuel surcharges

Airfares from April 1-15 may be higher after the Civil Aeronautics Board…
Land transport fares rise by up to 19% with fuel price increases

PUV fares rise

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved fare hikes across nearly…
BOC issues guidelines on e-CP System for vehicle imports

BOC issues guidelines on e-certificate of payment for vehicle imports

The Bureau of Customs has released  guidelines for the recently-launched Electronic Certificate…
Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Structural works on the second and third 42.5-meter segments of NorthPort’s Pier…
Global container trade starts 2026 strong with 4% rise in Jan

Global container trade starts 2026 strong with 4% rise in Jan

Global container trade reached 16.03 million TEUs in January 2026, up 4%…
Cargo trucks to raise rates or halt operations as diesel price spirals

Cargo trucks to raise rates or halt operations as diesel price spirals

Trucking firms are either raising their rates or looking at stopping operations…
BOC starts collecting safeguard duty for imported cement

BOC starts collecting safeguard duty for imported cement

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing the safeguard duty for imported…
MARINA launches random checks of ships nationwide

MARINA launches random checks of ships nationwide

The Maritime Industry Authority will launch a nationwide validation inspection of domestic…
DoTr reduces fees at government-operated airports amid oil crunch

DoTr reduces fees at government-operated airports amid oil crunch

Passenger service charge and air navigation fees at Civil Aviation Authority of…

PortCalls March 16, 2026

Our latest issue (March 16, 2026). Stories include: ICTSI sets South Luzon…