PortCalls August 31, 2026

Our latest issue (August 31, 2026). Stories include: PH domestic airfreight volume…

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
PH trade deficit widens 34.9% to $6B in July 2026

PH trade deficit widens 34.9% to $6B in July 2026

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 34.9% increase in July 2026, with…
PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on higher cargo, cruise ships

PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on more cargo, cruise ships

The Philippine Ports Authority generated P16.34 billion in revenue for the first…
Shanghai port still busiest in H1 2026 – Alphaliner list

Shanghai port still busiest in H1 2026 – Alphaliner list

China continued to dominate global container throughput, with six of its ports…
Fuel surcharge for Sept 1-15 moves back up to Level 13

Fuel surcharge for Sept 1-15 moves back up to Level 13

The Civil Aeronautics Board set passenger and cargo fuel surcharges one notch…
Mactan-Cebu airport gets Level 2 accreditation for decarbonization

Mactan-Cebu airport gets Level 2 accreditation for decarbonization

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has become the first and only airport in the…
ADB pushes ASEAN members to speed up transport, other connectivity projects

ADB pushes ASEAN members to speed up transport, other connectivity projects

Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda urged Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
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PH domestic airfreight volume down 2.8% in H1; AP Cargo stays on top

Cargoes handled by domestic airfreight forwarders in the first half of 2026…