Exporter registration with BOC’s CPRS extended to 3 years from 1

Exporters’ registration in BOC CPRS now valid for 3 years

The Bureau of Customs’ Client Profile Registration System has been configured to…
Samsung granted Level 1 accreditation under BOC’s AEO program

Samsung granted Level 1 accreditation under BOC’s AEO program

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp. has been granted Level 1 accreditation under the…
PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

The Maritime Industry Authority reported 24,278 Philippine-registered ships in 2025, 7.2% higher…

Business groups welcome BOC importer accreditation policy

Business groups have welcomed the new Bureau of Customs (BOC) policy extending…
IMO calls for immediate halt to attacks on commercial ships

IMO calls for immediate halt to attacks on commercial ships

International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez issued an urgent statement on April…
Shipping industry highlights support for IMO ahead of MEPC meet

Shipping industry throws support to IMO ahead of meeting advancing decarbonization

The global shipping industry expressed support for the International Maritime Organization ahead…
Fuel surcharge on airfares, cargo spikes to Level 19 from Level 8

Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo spikes to Level 19 from Level 8

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a Level 19 fuel surcharge that airlines…

PortCalls April 22, 2026

Our latest issue (April 22, 2026). Stories include: MARINA approves 75% discount…
AG&P eyes manufacturing activities at proposed Bicol ecozone

AG&P eyes manufacturing activities at proposed Bicol ecozone

Industrial infrastructure giant AG&P is considering manufacturing activities at the proposed Bicol…
Philippine Ship Agents Association rejoins global FONASBA

Philippine Ship Agents Association rejoins global FONASBA

The Philippine Ship Agents Association welcomed representatives of the Federation of National…