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PortCalls Oct 4, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_Oct 4, 2021). Stories include: TABS slot reservation, activation…
  • October 3, 2021
  • 1 minute read

BOC collects P497M from post clearance audit in Q3

112 Audit Notice Letters issued during Q3 yielded revenues of P497 million…
  • October 2, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Subic port implements 10% higher cargo-handling rates

Subic port now charges 10% more for containerized cargo-handling The higher tariff…
  • October 2, 2021
  • 1 minute read

DOTr seeks P19.8B for road transport projects in 2022

The Department of Transportation is proposing a total of P19.8 billion for…
  • October 1, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC posts record monthly collection of P59.9B in Sep

The Bureau of Customs collected P59.9 billion for September 2021, its highest…
  • October 1, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Groups seek end to restrictions on transport workers to avert supply chain chaos

Global road, air and sea organizations and unions appealed to governments to…
  • September 30, 2021
  • 4 minute read

PAL parent company hikes capital to P30B

The Board of Directors of PAL Holdings, Inc. approved an increase in…
  • September 29, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH-flagged Iris Paoay departs Manila for maiden US journey

The 1,118-TEU Iris Paoay embarked on its maiden US voyage on Sept…
  • September 24, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Harbor Star refloats bulk carrier grounded in Eastern Samar

Harbor Star Shipping Services on September 23 successfully salvaged Panamanian-registered bulk carrier…
  • September 23, 2021
  • 2 minute read

San Miguel, gov’t ink P95B Pasig River Expressway deal

The government has approved the P95-billion 19.37-km Pasig River Expressway (PAREX) project…
  • September 21, 2021
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read
SEIPI to highlight smart, sustainable manufacturing at PSECE 2025

SEIPI to highlight smart, sustainable manufacturing at PSECE 2025

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. will host…
  • October 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MARINA to hike penalties for maritime offenses

MARINA eyes hike in penalties for maritime offenses

The Maritime Industry Authority aims to increase penalties for maritime offenses by…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read
DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

The Department of Transportation, through the Civil Aeronautics Board, has asked local…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after strong quake

Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after earthquake

Full operations at Cebu International Port resumed October 1 late morning following…
  • October 1, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What's Necessary in the Medium-Term

What’s Necessary in The Medium-Term

Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Manual Operations Are Draining Philippine Forwarders’ Profits

Why Outdated Processes Hold Back Growth — And How to Change That…
  • September 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
A Series of Marathons

A Series of Marathons

It’s only been a couple of months since the first stirrings of…
  • September 22, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI is top PH firm in intangible assets in 2025 Global Innovation Index

ICTSI is top PH firm for intangible assets in 2025 Global Innovation Index

International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been recognized as the Philippines’ leading…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read

FAST Logistics urges APEC for ‘big brother’ role in sustainable trade

FAST Logistics Group called on APEC economies to support small and medium…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Asia’s fresh fruit trade continues to thrive, with a projected compound annual…
  • August 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR (jtmargroup.com) is a global leader in maritime consulting, combining decades of…
  • July 31, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read