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IMO chief condemns deadly attack on cargo ship off Yemen, demands release of held seafarers

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemns projectile attack on cargo ship…
  • August 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

Philippine ports saw higher cargo and container traffic in the first half…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Fuel surcharge for Aug 16-31 drops one level

Fuel surcharge for Aug 16-31 drops one level

The Civil Aeronautics Board downgraded the level of passenger and cargo fuel…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Clark seizes P8.4M ketamine hidden in rabbit figurine

BOC-Clark seizes P8.4M ketamine hidden in rabbit figurine

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BCDA breaks ground on P172-M Luisita Interchange expansion

BCDA breaks ground on P172-M Luisita Interchange expansion

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority, together with the Provincial Government of…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MacroAsia H1 net income drops 29.7% due to higher costs

MacroAsia H1 net income drops 29.7% due to higher costs

MacroAsia Corporation reported a consolidated net income of P546.5 million in the…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls August 12, 2026

Our latest issue (August 12, 2026). Stories include: BOC’s AMO implements streamlined…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 1 minute read
DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the expansion of local enoki mushroom…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic uncovered 109 more packages of kush…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
FedEx launches support unit at APAC Trade Facilitation Center in Clark

FedEx launches new facility at APAC Trade Facilitation Center in Clark

Federal Express Corp. launched the APAC Trade Facilitation Center’s newest facility in…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI unit plans 180 more reefer plugs at Mindanao terminal in 2027

ICTSI’s Mindanao terminal to add 180 reefer plugs by 2027

Mindanao International Container Terminal Services Inc. plans to install 180 plug-in generators…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
46 empty containers fall off ship at Hamilo Point in Batangas

46 empty containers fall off ship at Hamilo Point in Batangas

Forty-six empty containers were reported to have fallen overboard from a domestic…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International cargo and mail traffic handled by carriers operating in the Philippines…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic uncovered 109 more packages of kush…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FedEx launches support unit at APAC Trade Facilitation Center in Clark

FedEx launches new facility at APAC Trade Facilitation Center in Clark

Federal Express Corp. launched the APAC Trade Facilitation Center’s newest facility in…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Royal Cargo seeks 10-wheeler trucking partners to boost capacity

Royal Cargo seeks 10-wheeler partners to expand trucking capacity

Royal Cargo Inc. is looking for trucking partners for full container load…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
  • 1 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
Economy
PH manufacturing sustains growth in July but slower at 9.6%

PH manufacturing sustains growth in July but at a slower pace

The Philippine manufacturing sector continued to record growth, albeit slower, in July…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International cargo and mail traffic handled by carriers operating in the Philippines…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic uncovered 109 more packages of kush…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read