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PH, US looking at exploring FTA, bolstering trade and investment ties

The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) met with a delegation…
  • May 27, 2018
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P36M in misdeclared commodities from China seized at MICP

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted seven containers with agricultural products,…
  • May 27, 2018
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Technology the Key Differentiator

The enormous challenges that the freight and logistics industry is facing today…
  • May 27, 2018
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The Future is Already Here

  “Infrastructure must come before industry.”   I am most likely paraphrasing,…
  • May 27, 2018
  • 4 minute read

Stamm International snags 2 of 3 Dow Chemical logistics awards in Southeast Asia

Multinational Dow Chemical Company recently awarded its top logistics service providers in…
  • May 27, 2018
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Latest Update on PH Customs AMS and GoFast System

It is our pleasure to share the following updates:   Advanced Manifest…
  • May 27, 2018
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IFCBA to conduct world meet in Manila on customs best practices

This year’s International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) World Conference to…
  • May 27, 2018
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PH Customs on its way to exceeding May revenue target

UPDATED ON MAY 27, 6pm, to reflect correct May revenue target. The…
  • May 27, 2018
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CMA CGM posts Q1 loss, levies surcharge to offset fuel price spike

A surge in bunker prices eroded the earnings in the first quarter…
  • May 26, 2018
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Ship owners warn of ‘sulfur cap chaos’ in 2020

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said it fears “chaos and confusion”…
  • May 25, 2018
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Customs
Negotiation for fully automated Customs Processing System still ongoing

Negotiation for fully automated Customs Processing System still ongoing

The proposed Customs Processing System is still under negotiation with completion and…
  • July 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
IMO stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz, calls for conflict de-escalation

IMO stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz, calls for conflict de-escalation

The International Maritime Organization Council reaffirmed the importance of protecting freedom of…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

Camiguin’s first Light Craft Landing Station and a new Port Operations Building…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Aviation
Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027

Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027

Cebu Pacific will introduce Starlink satellite internet in 2027, becoming Southeast Asia’s…
  • July 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Fuel surcharge drops another level for July 16-31

Fuel surcharge drops another level for July 16-31

The Civil Aeronautics Board lowered by a level the passenger and cargo…
  • July 13, 2026
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After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Opinion
From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO's Evolving Draft

From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO’s Evolving Draft

A necessary caveat first: the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Yard Utilization…
  • July 14, 2026
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Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…
  • July 13, 2026
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Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

Camiguin’s first Light Craft Landing Station and a new Port Operations Building…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
Global warehouse energy cost up in Q1 2026

Global warehouse energy cost up in Q1 2026

Warehouses around the world incurred higher energy cost in the first quarter…
  • July 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

The Department of Health signed an agreement with University Research Co., and…
  • July 14, 2026
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FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

FAST Logistics exec pushes cold storage near farms to cut food losses

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security by…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Sponsored
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service

MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service: Enhancing Cebu’s Global Connectivity

Bayan Ko Service: Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha –…
  • March 23, 2026
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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
Economy
PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos approves 2 Luzon ecozone expansions, Robinsons Dumaguete IT Park

Marcos approves 2 ecozone expansions, Robinsons Dumaguete IT Park

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued three proclamations expanding two special economic zones…
  • July 14, 2026
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Press Releases
Global warehouse energy cost up in Q1 2026

Global warehouse energy cost up in Q1 2026

Warehouses around the world incurred higher energy cost in the first quarter…
  • July 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027

Cebu Pacific to offer in-flight Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027

Cebu Pacific will introduce Starlink satellite internet in 2027, becoming Southeast Asia’s…
  • July 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read