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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

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 simplifies electronic seal arming procedures for export shipments

The Bureau of Customs issued rules simplifying the electronic customs seal arming…
  • 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
Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May 2026, with international…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade gap at 50.5% in May with total value growing to $21.23B

PH trade deficit expands 50.5% to $5.48B in May

The Philippines recorded a trade deficit of $5.48 billion in May, up…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 157 new and expansion projects worth…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read