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ONE Singapore joins ONE’s growing fleet

ONE Singapore joins ONE’s growing fleet

Ocean Network Express announced the naming of ONE Singapore, the sixth vessel…
  • June 30, 2025
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PAL, Qatar Airways begin daily nonstop Manila-Doha flights

PAL, Qatar Airways begin daily nonstop Manila-Doha flights

Philippine Airlines and Qatar Airways officially commenced their daily nonstop flights between…
  • June 30, 2025
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Ariel Nepomuceno appointed BOC commissioner

Ariel Nepomuceno appointed BOC commissioner

Ariel Nepomuceno appointed Bureau of Customs commissioner Nepomuceno was previously executive director…
  • June 30, 2025
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PortCalls June 30, 2025

PortCalls June 30, 2025

Our latest stories (June 30, 2025): Higher tariff at Batangas port takes…
  • June 30, 2025
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oil price shocks

The Same Old Shocks

We have always imported 100% of our petroleum requirements. So why is…
  • June 30, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Higher tariff at Batangas port takes effect July 1

The 10% adjustment in cargo-handling tariff at Batangas port, the first of…
  • June 27, 2025
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CAB imposes P6M fine on AirAsia Move for posting excessive airfares

The Civil Aeronautics Board is imposing a P6-million fine on AirAsia Move…
  • June 27, 2025
  • 3 minute read
US funds technical assistance for Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas rail project

US funds technical assistance for Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway project

The US Trade and Development Agency announced funding for technical assistance to…
  • June 27, 2025
  • 2 minute read

CAAP, Aireon partner to track aircraft safety events

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and Aireon signed a partnership…
  • June 27, 2025
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PH trade deficit contracts 30% in May due to high exports

PH trade deficit contracts 30% in May due to high exports

The Philippines’ trade deficit contracted by 30.4% in May 2025 as exports…
  • June 27, 2025
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Customs
BOC starts release of last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes

BOC starts release of last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes

The final wave of free distribution of abandoned balikbayan boxes commenced this…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC fast-tracks digital shift in line with ease of doing business

BOC fast-tracks digital shift in line with ease of doing business

Bureau of Customs outlined a fully digital, data-driven reform agenda at the…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC charges 40 importers, brokers in anti-smuggling drive; 4 convicted since July

BOC charges 40 importers, brokers in anti-smuggling drive; 4 convicted since July

The Bureau of Customs filed 14 criminal cases against 40 importers and…
  • February 18, 2026
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Maritime
ICTSI’s Melbourne terminal adds US East Coast link via MSC service

ICTSI’s Melbourne terminal adds MSC service to US

Victoria International Container Terminal to handle the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s new Eagle…
  • February 19, 2026
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PPA asserts no congestion at Manila ports' container yard

No congestion at Manila ports, says PPA

The Philippine Ports Authority asserted there is no congestion at the container…
  • February 18, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Hapag-Lloyd seals $4B deal to acquire ZIM

Hapag-Lloyd seals $4B deal to acquire ZIM

Hapag-Lloyd announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all the…
  • February 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Airfares steady as CAB keeps fuel surcharge unchanged in March

Airfares steady as CAB keeps fuel surcharge unchanged in March

The Civil Aeronautics Board maintains for the eighth straight month the level…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
NAIA automated system expands access with more airlines

NAIA automated system expands access with more airlines

More airlines join Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s automated passenger processing program Self…
  • February 19, 2026
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Small dogs can now fly in-cabin in all PAL domestic flights

Small dogs can now fly in-cabin in all PAL domestic flights

Philippine Airlines’ FurPAL program, which allows passengers to travel with their small…
  • February 19, 2026
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Opinion
Stop the Cash Leak: BOC Eyes 15-Day Clock on Container Deposits

Stop the Cash Leak: BOC Eyes 15-Day Clock on Container Deposits

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is proposing a new…
  • February 15, 2026
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The Horse Has Bolted

The Horse Has Bolted

The move of current forms of artificial intelligence to the mainstream has…
  • February 9, 2026
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CNY 2026: The Final Operational Sprint

CNY 2026: The Final Operational Sprint

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI It is January — Chinese New Year (CNY) lands…
  • February 1, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
NAIA automated system expands access with more airlines

NAIA automated system expands access with more airlines

More airlines join Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s automated passenger processing program Self…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Melbourne terminal adds US East Coast link via MSC service

ICTSI’s Melbourne terminal adds MSC service to US

Victoria International Container Terminal to handle the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s new Eagle…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA asserts no congestion at Manila ports' container yard

No congestion at Manila ports, says PPA

The Philippine Ports Authority asserted there is no congestion at the container…
  • February 18, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
BOC starts release of last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes

BOC starts release of last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes

The final wave of free distribution of abandoned balikbayan boxes commenced this…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Globe Telecom taps AC Logistics as warehousing, distribution partner

Globe Telecom taps AC Logistics as warehousing, distribution partner

Globe Telecom tapped sister company AC Logistics Holdings Corp. as its nationwide…
  • February 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FAST Logistics says forward stocking strategy crucial in archipelagic PH

FAST Logistics says forward stocking strategy crucial in archipelagic PH

FAST Logistics Group is pushing for the adoption of a forward stocking…
  • February 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. (AISL), representing international container shipping…
  • November 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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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
Economy
Airfares steady as CAB keeps fuel surcharge unchanged in March

Airfares steady as CAB keeps fuel surcharge unchanged in March

The Civil Aeronautics Board maintains for the eighth straight month the level…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DA, DOT partner to boost agri-tourism, logistics for producers

DA, DOT partner to boost agri-tourism, logistics for producers

The Agriculture and Tourism departments signed a wide-ranging agreement to boost the…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC fast-tracks digital shift in line with ease of doing business

BOC fast-tracks digital shift in line with ease of doing business

Bureau of Customs outlined a fully digital, data-driven reform agenda at the…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
DA, DOT partner to boost agri-tourism, logistics for producers

DA, DOT partner to boost agri-tourism, logistics for producers

The Agriculture and Tourism departments signed a wide-ranging agreement to boost the…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Melbourne terminal adds US East Coast link via MSC service

ICTSI’s Melbourne terminal adds MSC service to US

Victoria International Container Terminal to handle the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s new Eagle…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC starts release of last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes

BOC starts release of last batch of abandoned balikbayan boxes

The final wave of free distribution of abandoned balikbayan boxes commenced this…
  • February 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read