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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DoTr seeks consultant for unified transport monitoring & evaluation system

DoTr seeks consultant for P51.37M unified transport monitoring system

The Department of Transportation seeks a consultant for the design and development…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record up 5.1% to P81.4B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

The Bureau of Customs collected P81.361 billion in August 2026, surpassing the…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls September 7, 2026

Our latest issue (September 7, 2026). Stories include: International air cargo, mail…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 1 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing sustains growth in July but slower at 9.6%

PH manufacturing sustains growth in July but at a slower pace

The Philippine manufacturing sector continued to record growth, albeit slower, in July…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI unit plans 180 more reefer plugs at Mindanao terminal in 2027

ICTSI’s Mindanao terminal to add 180 reefer plugs by 2027

Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. plans to install 180 plug-in generators…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read