Hapag-Lloyd suspends Manila, Batangas, Subic bookings over congestion

Hapag-Lloyd suspends Manila, Batangas, Subic bookings over congestion

Hapag-Lloyd is not accepting new bookings to Manila, Batangas and Subic Bay…
Manila ports ‘digital’ protest, trucking holiday end

Manila ports ‘digital’ protest, trucking holiday end

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines has paused its “digital…
AI boom keeps global trade strong, trounces tariffs & geopolitics—DHL

DHL ramps up GoTrade program for export-ready Philippine SMEs

DHL is helping capacitate micro, small, and medium enterprises to grow and…
JAO on port issues up for secretaries’ signatures—Nepomuceno

JAO on port issues up for secretaries’ signatures—Nepomuceno

The proposed joint administrative order addressing port congestion, high logistics costs, and…
PH manufacturing volume, value grow faster in August 2026

PH manufacturing volume, value grow faster in August 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in August 2026 as majority…

PortCalls October 7, 2026

Our latest issue (October 7, 2026). Stories include: Brokers, truckers extend Manila…
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines Inc. extends its protest…
PEZA approves P297B investments in 9 months, aims to beat annual record

PEZA approves P297B investments in 9 months, aims to beat annual record

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P297.14 billion worth of investments in…