Hapag-Lloyd suspends Manila, Batangas, Subic bookings over congestion

Hapag-Lloyd suspends Manila, Batangas, Subic bookings over congestion

Hapag-Lloyd is not accepting new bookings to Manila, Batangas and Subic Bay…
Manila ports ‘digital’ protest, trucking holiday end

Manila ports ‘digital’ protest, trucking holiday end

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines has paused its “digital…
MARINA warns shipowners as it updates safety rules for hot works onboard

MARINA tightens hot work safety rules after GenSan ship fire

The Maritime Industry Authority reiterates the implementation of precautionary measures to prevent…
JAO on port issues up for secretaries’ signatures—Nepomuceno

JAO on port issues up for secretaries’ signatures—Nepomuceno

The proposed joint administrative order addressing port congestion, high logistics costs, and…
AI boom keeps global trade strong, trounces tariffs & geopolitics—DHL

AI boom keeps global trade strong, trounces tariffs & geopolitics—DHL

The global race to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence is giving world…
PH manufacturing volume, value grow faster in August 2026

PH manufacturing volume, value grow faster in August 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in August 2026 as majority…

PortCalls October 7, 2026

Our latest issue (October 7, 2026). Stories include: Brokers, truckers extend Manila…
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
BOI, ASAFA partner to grow PH sustainable aviation fuel

BOI, ASAFA partner to grow PH sustainable aviation fuel

The Board of Investments and the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association signed…
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…