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Slow, imperfect progress vs corruption across Asia Pacific—report

Results of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2017 continue to show a…
  • February 25, 2018
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US initiates anti-dumping probe of Thai, Chinese, Sri Lankan rubber bands

The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced it will initiate new anti-dumping…
  • February 23, 2018
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Indonesia coordinates joint action vs EU stand on palm oil

The Indonesian embassy in Brussels, Belgium, is coordinating a joint action among…
  • February 23, 2018
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Importer, broker accreditation back exclusively with BOC

The accreditation of Philippine importers and customs brokers is now solely in…
  • February 22, 2018
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ECSA: Indonesia’s new ‘protectionist rules’ on shipping worrying

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) is opposing a decree Indonesia adopted…
  • February 21, 2018
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Thai port piloting automated customs services

The customs office at Laem Chabang port, Thailand’s largest port located in…
  • February 21, 2018
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Maersk to compete with UPS, FedEx as an integrated container business

Danish conglomerate A.P. Moller-Maersk is looking to transform its operations into an…
  • February 21, 2018
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Manila to host IFCBA conference in May

Manila will host the International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) 2018…
  • February 20, 2018
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Hearing on proposed trash collection fee at Manila domestic terminal set

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc’s. (MNHPI) proposal to include fees for a…
  • February 20, 2018
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Vietnam allows self-declaration for food imports

The Vietnamese government is giving companies the right to self-declare food product…
  • February 20, 2018
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC, DOJ, NBI team up against agricultural smuggling

BOC, DOJ, NBI sign deal vs agricultural smuggling

The Bureau of Customs, Department of Justice, and the National Bureau of…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority authorized the Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a 6.3%…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BIR implements renewed LPG, kerosene excise tax suspension

BIR implements renewed LPG, kerosene excise tax suspension

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is implementing Executive Order 125 through Revenue…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
RCL names 3 new 4,488-TEU ships, first of 8 on order

RCL names 3 new 4,488-TEU ships, first of 8 on order

Regional Container Lines named three new 4,488-TEU container ships in Guangzhou, China,…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority authorized the Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a 6.3%…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Rivals Isla, Peak Fuel team up to co-load LPG imports in industry first

Rivals Isla, Peak Fuel team up to co-load LPG imports in industry first

Isla Petroleum and Peak Fuel now combine liquefied petroleum gas import volumes…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
IATA calls for multi-sector action against dangerous goods risks on air

IATA calls for industry-wide action on dangerous goods

The International Air Transport Association called on supply chain industry players to…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Airfare, cargo rates seen to spike as fuel surcharge up 3 levels for Oct 1-15

Airfare, cargo rates to rise as fuel surcharge jumps 3 levels

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a three-level increase in fuel surcharge that…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cargo handled by international airfreight forwarders in PH rise 15.4% in H1

PH international forwarders’ air cargo climbs 15.4% in H1

International airfreight forwarders handled 175.088 million kilograms of cargo in the first…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
When Freight Becomes Unpredictable, Control Becomes the Product

When Freight Becomes Unpredictable, Control Becomes the Product

Visibility tells you what changed. Control tells you what matters next. A…
  • September 28, 2026
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What’s the Problem?

What’s the Problem?

In the lead-up to the 2026 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference we asked…
  • September 21, 2026
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Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

A shipping manager asked me recently: “Why care about supply chain carbon?”…
  • September 15, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority authorized the Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a 6.3%…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Clark aviation, logistics projects boost BCDA approvals by 535%

Clark aviation, logistics projects boost BCDA approvals by 535%

Investments approved by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority reached P49.96 billion…
  • September 28, 2026
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PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
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3PL
DSV PH celebrates 50 years of global transport, logistics services

DSV at 50: Logistics giant looks forward at Manila fete

DSV Philippines on September 25 celebrated the Danish global transport and logistics…
  • September 28, 2026
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Cargo handled by international airfreight forwarders in PH rise 15.4% in H1

PH international forwarders’ air cargo climbs 15.4% in H1

International airfreight forwarders handled 175.088 million kilograms of cargo in the first…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Clark aviation, logistics projects boost BCDA approvals by 535%

Clark aviation, logistics projects boost BCDA approvals by 535%

Investments approved by the Bases Conversion and Development Authority reached P49.96 billion…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
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Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
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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
Economy
BOC, DOJ, NBI team up against agricultural smuggling

BOC, DOJ, NBI sign deal vs agricultural smuggling

The Bureau of Customs, Department of Justice, and the National Bureau of…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Airfare, cargo rates seen to spike as fuel surcharge up 3 levels for Oct 1-15

Airfare, cargo rates to rise as fuel surcharge jumps 3 levels

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a three-level increase in fuel surcharge that…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cargo handled by international airfreight forwarders in PH rise 15.4% in H1

PH international forwarders’ air cargo climbs 15.4% in H1

International airfreight forwarders handled 175.088 million kilograms of cargo in the first…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
RCL names 3 new 4,488-TEU ships, first of 8 on order

RCL names 3 new 4,488-TEU ships, first of 8 on order

Regional Container Lines named three new 4,488-TEU container ships in Guangzhou, China,…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, DOJ, NBI team up against agricultural smuggling

BOC, DOJ, NBI sign deal vs agricultural smuggling

The Bureau of Customs, Department of Justice, and the National Bureau of…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge rises to 6.3% for Sept 29-Oct 5

PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority authorized the Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a 6.3%…
  • September 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read