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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Asia Pacific air cargo demand expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

Asia Pacific air cargo demand rises 2.5% in May on stockpiling, tech goods

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific continued to expand in May…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate pullout of more than  7,000…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 minute read
PH, Belgium bolster ties on maritime advancements, other sectors

PH, Belgium advance broad maritime cooperation agenda

The Maritime Industry Authority used a landmark visit by Belgium’s foreign minister…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC simplifies electronic seal arming procedures for export shipments

BOC streamlines electronic seal arming for CBW export shipments

The Bureau of Customs has issued new rules simplifying the arming of…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls July 1, 2026

Our latest issue (July 1, 2026). Stories include: BOC to hold public…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 1 minute read
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL backs proposed order regulating local charges, urges adoption of congressional bill provisions

The Association of International Shipping Lines supports the proposed new joint administrative…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC: Importers' 3-year accreditation already reflected in system despite certificate showing one-year validity

BOC reconfiguring system for 3-year importer accreditation display

The Bureau of Customs is reconfiguring its system to reflect importers’ three-year…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read