MARINA overhauls licensing for domestic seafarers, introduces 10-year license ID

MARINA overhauls licensing for domestic seafarers, introduces 10-year license ID

The Maritime Industry Authority officially implemented a new policy that simplifies licensing…
P1 Ro-Ro fee for trucks with farm products starts April 10

P1 Ro-Ro fee for trucks with farm products starts April 10

The Philippine Ports Authority’s P1 roll-on/roll-off terminal fee for vehicles handling agricultural…
MARINA stresses strict ‘no-ticket, no-boarding’ policy to ship operators

MARINA stresses strict ‘no-ticket, no-boarding’ policy to ship operators

The Maritime Industry Authority reminded ship operators that no passenger should be…
CAAP sets course for sustainable aviation fuel shift

CAAP sets course for sustainable aviation fuel shift

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is moving forward with the…
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…