Sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic shipping lines have started sending notices to clients on the imposition…
Local shipping lines raise passenger, vehicle, cargo rates

Local shipping lines raise passenger, vehicle, cargo rates

Inter-island shipping operators have announced price adjustments for passenger, vehicle and cargo…
Local shipping lines allowed to adjust rates, route schedules

Local carriers may adjust rates, routes schedules to address fuel price surge

The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing local shipping lines to reduce or…

PortCalls March 9, 2026

Our latest issue (March 9, 2026). Stories include: BOC eyes empty container…

Executive branch adopts 4-day work week to cushion effects of high oil prices

The Office of the President has issued Memorandum Circular 114 that, among…
PEZA approves P22.5B investments in Feb

PEZA approves P22.5B investments in Feb

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Board approved 34 new and expansion projects…
Global shipping org BIMCO says Trump's insurance offer unclear

Global shipping org BIMCO says Trump’s insurance offer unclear

BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, said the United States government’s…
Manufacturing output volume up 1.2% in Jan 2026

Manufacturing output volume up 1.2% in Jan 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector started the year off with continued but slower…
Supply chain paralysis from Middle East conflict has been one of businesses’ biggest fears

Supply chain paralysis one of businesses’ biggest fears

The global supply chain disruption sparked by the US-Israel attack on Iran…
US Trade Court orders refund of illegal tariffs to importers

US Trade Court orders refund of illegal tariffs to importers

The United States Court of International Trade directed the refund of payments…