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Articles on major shipping and logistics developments handpicked by PortCalls editors

DTI-STMO issues rules on re-export, reassignment of strategic goods

DTI-STMO issues rules on re-export, reassignment of strategic goods

The Department of Trade and Industry-Strategic Trade Management Office recently issued rules…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls December 29, 2025

Our latest issue (December 29, 2025). Stories include: DICT, TradeX ink contract…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica, Inc. has been granted Level 1 accreditation under the Bureau…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls December 24, 2025

Our latest issue (December 24, 2025). Stories include: MICT handles highest annual…
  • December 24, 2025
  • 1 minute read
DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and TradeX Network signed the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan

The Inter-Agency Group on Rice Tariff Adjustment has released the guidelines for…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read