Cargo trucks to raise rates or halt operations as diesel price spirals

Cargo trucks to raise rates or halt operations as diesel price spirals

Trucking firms are either raising their rates or looking at stopping operations…
BOC starts collecting safeguard duty for imported cement

BOC starts collecting safeguard duty for imported cement

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing the safeguard duty for imported…

PortCalls March 16, 2026

Our latest issue (March 16, 2026). Stories include: ICTSI sets South Luzon…
Domestic shipping operators pass on extra fuel cost to customers

Domestic shipping operators pass on extra fuel cost to customers

The Philippine Liner Shipping Association will pass on to shippers/clients some of…
BOC-post clearance audit group honors top taxpayers, PDP participants

BOC-post clearance audit group honors top taxpayers, PDP participants

The Bureau of Customs–Post Clearance Audit Group recognized its top stakeholders for…
Switch to green shipping won’t hit consumers too hard—PwC report

Switch to green shipping won’t hit consumers too hard—PwC report

The shipping industry’s transition towards sustainable fuels will not drive consumer prices…
PH pursues 20 free trade deals to expand export markets

PH pursues 20 free trade deals to expand export markets

The Philippines is currently pursuing 20 free trade agreements Trade Secretary Ma.…
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…

PortCalls March 11, 2026

Our latest issue (March 11, 2026). Stories include: Domestic sea cargo carriers…