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BOC issues draft rule on duty drawback, refund implementation

The draft customs administrative order (CAO) to implement Philippine provisions on duty…
  • November 15, 2016
  • 3 minute read

P8M shabu package nabbed from 2 suspected drug couriers at NAIA

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has apprehended two alleged members of…
  • November 15, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Bond rates for bidders at BOC public auctions revised

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has amended the rates of auction…
  • November 15, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Obama gov’t suspends push for TPP deal

The U.S. government of Barack Obama has dropped all plans to pursue…
  • November 14, 2016
  • 2 minute read

HK economy grows 1.9% as exports uptick continues

Hong Kong’s economy continued to pick up in the third quarter of…
  • November 14, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Container shipping forecast to see biggest hike in vessel operating costs

Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2016 and 2017,…
  • November 14, 2016
  • 4 minute read

PH exports reverse 17 months of downturn with 5.1% growth in Sept

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade grew 9.8% in September 2016, pulled into…
  • November 12, 2016
  • 2 minute read

First container freight station at Subic port inaugurated

More ships are expected to call at the Port of Subic with…
  • November 12, 2016
  • 2 minute read

PPA to identify 5 priority ports for infra dev’t at ASEAN meet

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will present its port infrastructure development plan,…
  • November 12, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Harbor Star grows income 202.8% on project payments, more ship calls

Marine service provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) reported a 202.8%…
  • November 12, 2016
  • 2 minute read
Customs

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 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
Maritime
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 1 minute read
APECO backs defense facilities proposal for Pacific seaboard

APECO backs defense facilities proposal for Pacific seaboard

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority backed the proposed development…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Subic port wharfage fees can now be paid through SBITC

Subic port wharfage fees can now be paid through SBITC

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority and Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. have…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

New NAIA Infra Corp. remitted P78 billion to the government and spent…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Vietjet’s Clark-Ho Chi Minh flights start Nov 10

Vietjet’s Clark-Ho Chi Minh flights start Nov 10

Vietjet will launch its first service at Clark International Airport, with direct…
  • August 28, 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

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 1 minute read
NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

New NAIA Infra Corp. remitted P78 billion to the government and spent…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
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

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH trade deficit widens 34.9% to $6B in July 2026

PH trade deficit widens 34.9% to $6B in July 2026

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 34.9% increase in July 2026, with…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
APECO backs defense facilities proposal for Pacific seaboard

APECO backs defense facilities proposal for Pacific seaboard

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority backed the proposed development…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 1 minute read
NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

New NAIA Infra Corp. remitted P78 billion to the government and spent…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read