PortCalls January 14, 2026

Our latest issue (January 14, 2026). Stories include: PH cargo, trade players…
DA backs P2B Mindoro deepwater port to cut logistics costs

DA backs P2B Mindoro deepwater port to cut logistics costs

The Department of Agriculture is backing a proposed P2-billion deepwater port in…
PH, UAE to sign deal for expanded trade, investments

PH, UAE to sign deal for expanded trade, investments

The Philippines and United Arab Emirates will sign today a Comprehensive Economic…
PH gov't limits number of ports as rice importation resumes

PH limits entry of milled rice imports to 17 ports

Importation of milled rice, which resumed this year, is only allowed in…
Domestic cargo drives Cebu Ports' 11-month volume growth

Domestic cargo drives Cebu ports’ 11-month volume growth

Cebu ports handled 69.334 million metric tons in the first 11 months…
2026 ocean freight rates seen steady at 2025-H2 range

2026 ocean freight rates seen steady at 2025-H2 range

A seasonal increase in ocean freight rates (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) is…
Interested consultants for e-invoicing project given until Jan 26

Consultants for e-invoicing project have until Jan 26 to register interest

Consultants interested in providing project preparation and transaction advisory services for the…
Global air cargo demand accelerates to 5.5% growth in Nov 2025

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 5.5% growth in Nov 2025

Global air cargo demand rose 5.5% year-on-year in November 2025, outpacing October’s…
PH cargo, trade players see global tensions as biggest threat in 2026

PH cargo, trade players see global tensions as biggest threat in 2026

Sectoral groups involved in the cargo and trade industries see continuing global…
PUCP marks 30th year with better BOC digital system as top concern

PUCP marks 30th year with better BOC digital system as top concern

The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines recently marked its 30th founding…