Gov’t temporarily reduces tax on vessels transporting petroleum products

Gov’t temporarily cuts tax on vessels transporting petroleum products

The government is reducing the tax on owners and operators of tankers…
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal enhances domestic shipping connectivity

Rio Brasil Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in the Port…
PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on BOC-led regulatory framework

PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on shipping line charges

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the immediate…
Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes increased 5.2% year on year to 98.4 million TEUs…
PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime accords

PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime conventions

The Philippines is creating technical working groups to lead in the push…
New Lite Ferry Twenty vessel enhances Batangas-Caticlan sea link

New Lite Ferry Twenty vessel enhances Batangas-Caticlan sea link

M/V Lite Ferry Twenty entered service on the Batangas City-Caticlan route, strengthening…
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…

8 shipping groups oppose Strait of Hormuz tolls

Eight global shipping groups oppose compulsory tolls in Strait of Hormuz Charges…
BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

BOC pushes for more efficient export of containers from Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs is calling for a more efficient way to…
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…