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Leased box fleet outlook dims on demand drop, new price lows

Declining rental demand has lowered forecasts for growth of the global leased…
  • August 31, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Draft memo aims to set in motion new PH de minimis rule

A draft Customs Administrative Order (CAO) that operationalizes the de minimis rule…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PNP-HPG’s Gardiola is MM traffic czar

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade has designated acting director Sr. Supt. Antonio Gardiola…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 1 minute read

Marina eyes return of incentives to spur ship re-fleeting

The Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is moving to reinstate incentives for…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 4 minute read

PH domestic air cargo swells 4.7% in first half

Cargo volume carried by Philippine domestic airlines in the first half of…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 2 minute read

BIR, BOC reforms to offset P174B revenue loss from tax cuts

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) plans to institute reforms at its…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Bill seeks emergency powers for President to clear NAIA congestion

A bill has been filed in the Upper House pushing for emergency…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 2 minute read

PH June imports up 15.4% on strong consumption

The Philippines was Asia’s consistent top imports performer for the first half…
  • August 30, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Ocean freight rates up 26% as carriers cut down on services

Spot freight rates have inched up across all routes, but some lanes…
  • August 29, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Hapag-Lloyd capital restructuring for UASC merger gets shareholders’ nod

German shipping liner Hapag-Lloyd’s shareholders has approved the creation of new authorized…
  • August 29, 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’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 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
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
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

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read

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
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

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read

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
Press Releases

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read

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