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PPA awaits nod to drop P19B Davao port upgrade, eyes lower project cost 

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is awaiting approval of the National Economic…
  • February 27, 2017
  • 3 minute read

Harbor Star scores big in first overseas towing work this year

Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSSI) has already generated the equivalent of…
  • February 27, 2017
  • 1 minute read

BOC introduces easy-to-follow info sheet for OFWs sending balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a revised information sheet with…
  • February 27, 2017
  • 3 minute read

Singapore Customs applies new excise duties on diesel fuels

New excise duties have been imposed on diesel fuels by Singapore Customs,…
  • February 27, 2017
  • 2 minute read

Launch of Indonesia’s Kertajati Airport to experience slight delay

The Kertajati International Airport on the northeastern coast of West Java, Indonesia,…
  • February 27, 2017
  • 2 minute read

Boxship deliveries seen to enter era of languid growth

After increasing each year since 2011 to reach record levels in 2015,…
  • February 27, 2017
  • 2 minute read

SM Shipping unfurls sails for maiden voyage in March

South Korea’s SM Shipping, the container liner newly formed by Samra Midas…
  • February 24, 2017
  • 2 minute read

New WCO security program targets counter-terrorism activities in SEA

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is set to launch a new initiative…
  • February 23, 2017
  • 2 minute read

More logistics projects rise as part of Indonesia’s sea toll program

The Indonesian government expects a number of logistics warehouses to start operating…
  • February 23, 2017
  • 2 minute read

IATA says WTO trade facilitation accord a boost to e-freight program

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the entry into force of…
  • February 23, 2017
  • 2 minute read
Customs
DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

The Department of Trade and Industry is intensifying efforts to transform the…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC chief vows ‘zero tolerance’ for agricultural smuggling

BOC chief vows ‘zero tolerance’ for agricultural smuggling

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno vowed to maintain a “zero-tolerance” policy against agricultural…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ADB pushes ASEAN members to speed up transport, other connectivity projects

ADB pushes ASEAN members to speed up transport, other connectivity projects

Asian Development Bank President Masato Kanda urged Association of Southeast Asian Nations…
  • August 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on higher cargo, cruise ships

PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on more cargo, cruise ships

The Philippine Ports Authority generated P16.34 billion in revenue for the first…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global port congestion is worsening, but not for lack of investments – Drewry

Global port congestion is worsening, but not for lack of investments – Drewry

Global port congestion on average has worsened over the last seven years,…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Court orders Northstar to leave Manila Port, pay dues to BASECO

Court orders Northstar to vacate Manila port, pay dues to BASECO

Sandiganbayan ordered two Northstar companies to “immediately vacate and peacefully surrender” its…
  • August 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
PAL expands Melbourne service to daily flights starting Nov 2026

PAL expands Melbourne service to daily flights starting Nov 2026

Philippine Airlines will increase its Manila-Melbourne service from five weekly flights to…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Fuel surcharge for Sept 1-15 moves back up to Level 13

Fuel surcharge for Sept 1-15 moves back up to Level 13

The Civil Aeronautics Board set passenger and cargo fuel surcharges one notch…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Mactan-Cebu airport gets Level 2 accreditation for decarbonization

Mactan-Cebu airport gets Level 2 accreditation for decarbonization

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has become the first and only airport in the…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Freight Watch: Five Risks Already Visible

Freight Watch: Five Risks Already Visible

Consider a container booked from Manila to Dubai in the final week…
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
No blockage

No Blockage

The non-stop rains over the last couple of weeks has got me…
  • August 24, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Smart Customs Has No Passport

Smart Customs Has No Passport

I stood in a room at Shanghai Customs University as a Member…
  • August 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on higher cargo, cruise ships

PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on more cargo, cruise ships

The Philippine Ports Authority generated P16.34 billion in revenue for the first…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global port congestion is worsening, but not for lack of investments – Drewry

Global port congestion is worsening, but not for lack of investments – Drewry

Global port congestion on average has worsened over the last seven years,…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Mactan-Cebu airport gets Level 2 accreditation for decarbonization

Mactan-Cebu airport gets Level 2 accreditation for decarbonization

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has become the first and only airport in the…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
J&T Express, YADEA partner for e-tricycles in last-mile delivery

J&T Express, YADEA partner to deploy e-tricycles for last-mile delivery

J&T Express Philippines and electric vehicle maker YADEA have partnered for the…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FAST Logistics set for next growth phase as Chiongbians complete full reacquisition

Chiongbians regain full control of Fast Logistics, eye next growth phase

The Chiongbian family, through WLC Holdings Inc., has completed the acquisition of…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
https://portcalls.com/manilas-cargo-crisis-capacity-crunch-at-the-airport/

PH domestic airfreight volume down 2.8% in H1; AP Cargo stays on top

Cargoes handled by domestic airfreight forwarders in the first half of 2026…
  • August 26, 2026
  • 3 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
  • 1 minute read
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
Fuel surcharge for Sept 1-15 moves back up to Level 13

Fuel surcharge for Sept 1-15 moves back up to Level 13

The Civil Aeronautics Board set passenger and cargo fuel surcharges one notch…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

The Department of Trade and Industry is intensifying efforts to transform the…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC chief vows ‘zero tolerance’ for agricultural smuggling

BOC chief vows ‘zero tolerance’ for agricultural smuggling

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno vowed to maintain a “zero-tolerance” policy against agricultural…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on higher cargo, cruise ships

PPA posts P16.3B revenue in H1, up 11.31% on more cargo, cruise ships

The Philippine Ports Authority generated P16.34 billion in revenue for the first…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PAL expands Melbourne service to daily flights starting Nov 2026

PAL expands Melbourne service to daily flights starting Nov 2026

Philippine Airlines will increase its Manila-Melbourne service from five weekly flights to…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

The Department of Trade and Industry is intensifying efforts to transform the…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read