MARINA to issue permits for routes of grounded Aleson Shipping

MARINA to issue permits for routes of grounded Aleson Shipping

The Maritime Industry Authority is inviting shipping operators to deploy ships in…
UPS to slash 30,000 jobs, shut down 24 facilities in 2026

UPS to slash 30,000 jobs, shut down 24 facilities in 2026

UPS will slash up to ​30,000 jobs and close down another 24…
BIR launches dedicated office for enterprises with tax incentives

BIR launches dedicated office for enterprises with tax incentives

The Bureau of Internal Revenue launched the Registered Business Enterprise Taxpayer Service,…
PEZA approves 18 projects with P12.9B investments in Jan

PEZA approves 18 projects with P12.9B investments in Jan

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 18 projects worth a total of…
PH trade deficit drops 15% on consistent, strong exports growth

PH trade deficit drops 15% in Dec on strong exports growth

The Philippines’ trade balance amounted to US$3.52 billion in December 2025, indicating…
Chinese JD Airlines starts Zhuhai-Clark cargo route for e-commerce

JD Airlines starts Zhuhai-Clark cargo service for e-commerce shipments

Jiangsu Jingdong Cargo Airlines now flies six times a week between Zhuhai…
Tech firm GoComet launches next-level AI for supply chains

Tech firm GoComet launches next-level AI for supply chains

Logistics technology firm GoComet launched its next-level artificial intelligence for supply chain…

PortCalls January 28, 2026

Our latest issue (January 28, 2026). Stories include: PEZA expanding online portal…
DOTr grounds Aleson passenger fleet pending safety audit

DOTr grounds Aleson passenger fleet following ship sinking

The Department of Transportation ordered immediate grounding of Aleson Shipping Lines’ entire…
UPC says modernized CPS should not mean higher fees for port users

No to higher fees under proposed customs processing system — UPC

The United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines supports the Bureau of Customs’…