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The Philippine Government Is Going Digital—Why Aren’t Forwarders?

The Philippine Government Is Going Digital—Why Aren’t Forwarders?

For years, freight forwarders have voiced frustrations about slow customs clearances, complex…
  • February 17, 2025
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls February 17, 2025

Our latest stories (February 17, 2025). Stories include: BOC sets rules on…
  • February 17, 2025
  • 1 minute read
AyalaLand Logistics income up 10% in 2024

AyalaLand Logistics income up 10% in 2024

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. registered consolidated revenues of P5.2 billion and a…
  • February 15, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Dynamic stakeholder engagement marks BOC's 123rd anniversary

Dynamic stakeholder engagement marks BOC’s 123rd anniversary

The Bureau of Customs celebrated its 123rd anniversary with a focus on…
  • February 15, 2025
  • 5 minute read
Cashless tollway transactions to be re-implemented on March 15

Cashless tollway transactions to be re-implemented on March 15

Cashless/contactless transactions along the nation’s toll expressways will be re-implemented starting March…
  • February 15, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Ocean Network Express names first owned vessel

Ocean Network Express names first owned vessel

Ocean Network Express (ONE) named its first owned and operated newbuilding container…
  • February 15, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes luxury vehicles worth P1.4B

BOC seizes luxury vehicles worth P1.4B

• The Bureau of Customs seized an estimated P1.4 billion worth of…
  • February 14, 2025
  • 2 minute read

PPA issues revised policy on pilots, pilotage services

The Philippine Ports Authority has amended its policy on harbor pilots and…
  • February 14, 2025
  • 6 minute read
BOC sets rules on e-commerce goods clearance

BOC sets rules on cross-border e-commerce goods clearance

The Bureau of Customs has set the rules on cross-border e-commerce goods…
  • February 14, 2025
  • 4 minute read
MARINA partners with ICS, Lloyd's for digital seafarer certification project

MARINA partners with ICS, Lloyd’s for digital seafarer certification project

The Maritime Industry Authority recently signed an MOU with the International Chamber of…
  • February 14, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Customs
PH joins as co-sponsor of WTO agreement on e-commerce

PH joins as co-sponsor of WTO agreement on e-commerce

The Philippines became the 72nd co-sponsor of the World Trade Organization Agreement…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC’s ePay open for wider use, linked to LandBank

BOC’s ePay open for wider use, linked to LandBank

The Bureau of Customs is encouraging stakeholders to utilize its Electronic Payment…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Trade momentum continues as exports surge 21.3% in Nov

Trade momentum continues as exports surge 21.3% in Nov

Philippine exports rose 21.3% year-on-year to US$6.9 billion in November 2025, according…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
PPA vows action on documented complaints vs harbor pilots

PPA vows action on documented complaints vs harbor pilots

The Philippine Ports Authority assured that they will act on complaints against…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
OPASCOR appoints Fernandez as president & CEO

OPASCOR appoints Fernandez as president & CEO

Jonathan M. Fernandez has been appointed as president and chief executive officer…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
ICTSI, Transnet formally start Durban terminal management transition

ICTSI, Transnet formally start Durban terminal management transition

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. and Transnet SOC Ltd.’s partnership agreement for…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
NAIA sets all-time passenger record in 2025 at over 52M

NAIA sets all-time passenger record in 2025 at over 52M

Ninoy Aquino International Airport posted a record 52.02 million passengers in 2025,…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aboitiz InfraCapital rolls out safety upgrades at Bohol, Laguindingan airports

Aboitiz InfraCapital rolls out safety upgrades at Bohol, Laguindingan airports

Aboitiz InfraCapital delivered safety and contingency upgrades at Bohol-Panglao and Laguindingan airports…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 3 minute read
ACAP names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air carriers’ association names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air Carriers Association of the Philippines has appointed Jose Enrique Perez de…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI 2025 will not be remembered for a single crisis…
  • December 31, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Build a Bridge

Build a Bridge

Two surveys released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas just before Christmas…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Every year, the Christmas rush hits the same lanes: Manila, Cebu, Singapore,…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA vows action on documented complaints vs harbor pilots

PPA vows action on documented complaints vs harbor pilots

The Philippine Ports Authority assured that they will act on complaints against…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
OPASCOR appoints Fernandez as president & CEO

OPASCOR appoints Fernandez as president & CEO

Jonathan M. Fernandez has been appointed as president and chief executive officer…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
ICTSI, Transnet formally start Durban terminal management transition

ICTSI, Transnet formally start Durban terminal management transition

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. and Transnet SOC Ltd.’s partnership agreement for…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

The Department of Information and Communications Technology saw a significant increase in…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO completed the upgrade of its Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila Upgrade…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
  • 2 minute read
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
PH joins as co-sponsor of WTO agreement on e-commerce

PH joins as co-sponsor of WTO agreement on e-commerce

The Philippines became the 72nd co-sponsor of the World Trade Organization Agreement…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH to sign trade deal with UAE in mid-Jan 2026

PH to sign trade deal with UAE in mid-Jan 2026

The Philippines will sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the United…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing recovers in Dec 2025 with slight growth

PH manufacturing recovers in Dec 2025 with slight growth

Operating conditions in the Philippine manufacturing sector saw slight improvement in December…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PH joins as co-sponsor of WTO agreement on e-commerce

PH joins as co-sponsor of WTO agreement on e-commerce

The Philippines became the 72nd co-sponsor of the World Trade Organization Agreement…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
OPASCOR appoints Fernandez as president & CEO

OPASCOR appoints Fernandez as president & CEO

Jonathan M. Fernandez has been appointed as president and chief executive officer…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
PPA: No more truck queues in Amandayehan Port

PPA: No more truck queues in Amandayehan Port

The Philippine Ports Authority said implementation of coordinated infrastructure, operational, and traffic…
  • January 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read