BOC extends port examination hours to 12mn for Christmas volume

BOC extends port examination hours to midnight for Christmas volume

The Bureau of Customs ordered extended hours at designated examination areas in…
PH sectoral groups call for ‘stable’ trade ties with China, diversification

PH groups call for ‘stable’ trade ties with China, diversification

Private sector groups in the Philippines issued a joint appeal for both…
Hidden costs, not fuel, squeeze PH last-mile delivery

Hidden costs, not fuel, squeeze PH last-mile delivery

Last-mile costs are up 18.9% year-on-year, and operators can see where most…
Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

DHL Global Forwarding’s Week 44 (October 26 to November 1) update lists…

PortCalls November 2, 2026

Our latest issue (November 2, 2026). Stories include: Retired Navy officer Loumer…

Record ship capacity on Asia trade lanes in Oct, Nov

Container ship capacity on major East-West trade lanes is at historic highs…

PAL adjusts nearly 200 flights for ASEAN Summit in Manila

Philippine Airlines has cancelled or rescheduled 182 flights to and from Manila…

Air cargo spot rates rise 5% as peak season nears

Global spot rates rose an average of 5% week on week in…
PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

The country’s balance of trade increased for the eight month in a…
Retired Navy officer Bernabe appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Retired Navy officer Bernabe appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Retired Navy officer Loumer Bernabe appointed as officer-in-charge-administrator of the Maritime Industry…