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PH Customs modernization act signed into law

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on May 30 signed into law the long-awaited…
  • May 30, 2016
  • 6 minute read

Myanmar crafting foreign investment law; Laos economy seen to grow 7%

Growing Southeast Asian economy Myanmar is now drawing up a foreign investment…
  • May 30, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Asia-North Europe freight demand inches up

Since the middle of April, the Asia-North Europe westbound trade has taken…
  • May 30, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Singapore, HK exports hurting as global economic activity remains low

Both Singapore and Hong Kong, whose economies are heavily dependent on external…
  • May 30, 2016
  • 3 minute read

New PH law tags agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on May 23 signed into law a…
  • May 28, 2016
  • 4 minute read

‘Makeup’ parcel yields over 200 ecstasy pills

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) busted another attempt to bring illegal…
  • May 28, 2016
  • 1 minute read

IMO gives 3-month leeway in implementation of VGM

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) is allowing governments…
  • May 28, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Timor Leste to join ASEAN as 11th member in 2017

The Democratic Republic of Timor Leste will become a member of the…
  • May 28, 2016
  • 2 minute read

BOC forms public assistance unit

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created an internal customer assistance…
  • May 27, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Indonesia to create monitoring task force on deregulation packages

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is planning to form a task force to…
  • May 26, 2016
  • 2 minute read
Customs
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

Bureau of Customs assistant commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla assured importers that…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

The Maritime Industry Authority welcomed the new locally-built general cargo vessel MV…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

South Korean carrier HMM has secured top ratings from two of the…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May 2026, with international…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue

FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue, up 13%

FedEx Corp. reported a US$25 billion revenue for its fourth quarter ended…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PAL resuming nonstop Manila-Dubai flights on Oct 2

Philippine Airlines will resume non-stop service between Manila and Dubai on October…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

The recent Logistics Services Philippines Conference & Exhibit 2026 has once again…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Arrastre operator liability for pilferage of container van

Arrastre Operator Liability for Pilferage of Container Van

Can the arrastre operator be held liable for pilferage sustained by a…
  • June 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Hactl named 2026 regional carrier at World Air Cargo Awards

Hactl named 2026 regional carrier at World Air Cargo Awards

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited was named Regional Air Cargo Handling…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

The Bureau of Customs has convened key government agencies and environmental groups…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU for global automotive supply chain

CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU expanding global auto logistics partnership

CEVA Logistics and BYD Group signed a three-year MOU expanding their global…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

Bureau of Customs assistant commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla assured importers that…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue

FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue, up 13%

FedEx Corp. reported a US$25 billion revenue for its fourth quarter ended…
  • June 29, 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
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May 2026, with international…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade gap at 50.5% in May with total value growing to $21.23B

PH trade deficit expands 50.5% to $5.48B in May

The Philippines recorded a trade deficit of $5.48 billion in May, up…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU for global automotive supply chain

CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU expanding global auto logistics partnership

CEVA Logistics and BYD Group signed a three-year MOU expanding their global…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

The Maritime Industry Authority welcomed the new locally-built general cargo vessel MV…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH trade gap at 50.5% in May with total value growing to $21.23B

PH trade deficit expands 50.5% to $5.48B in May

The Philippines recorded a trade deficit of $5.48 billion in May, up…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read