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BOC reassembles team to fast track clearing of abandoned boxes

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reconstituted a special committee that…
  • July 25, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Vietnam rolls out 2016-2020 customs reform scheme

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has disclosed a plan to “reform, develop, and…
  • July 25, 2016
  • 1 minute read

Logistics stakeholders’ confidence falls further in July

Players in the air cargo and sea freight industry continue to evince…
  • July 25, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Vietnam growth decelerates, Cambodia exports on the rise

After accelerating strongly last year, Vietnam’s economic activity moderated in the first…
  • July 25, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Reform or face death, BOC chief tells employees

Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon has sent a strongly worded message to…
  • July 23, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Anti-red tape team to bring transparency, better service to PH agencies

The Department of Finance (DOF) has created an Anti-Red Tape Team chaired…
  • July 23, 2016
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Indonesia opens renovated airport, eyes upgrade of more air hubs

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has directed the expansion of small airports across…
  • July 22, 2016
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Profit grows for K+N, stays stable for Panalpina

Global logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) announced earnings growth of…
  • July 22, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Royal Cargo to expand PH cold chain business with $25M investment

Total logistics service provider Royal Cargo is investing about $25 million this…
  • July 20, 2016
  • 2 minute read

House bill seeks emergency powers for Duterte to fix transport mess

Another Philippine lawmaker has filed a bill to grant President Rodrigo Duterte…
  • July 20, 2016
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Fuel marking program secures ₱19.16M PDMF advisory support

Fuel marking program secures ₱19.16M PDMF advisory support

The Project Development and Monitoring Facility Committee has provisionally approved P19.16 million…
  • September 1, 2026
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FedEx appoints Thompson as Philippines managing director

FedEx appoints Thompson as Philippines managing director

Federal Express Corp. appoints Garrick Thompson as the new managing director of…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 2 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
FedEx appoints Thompson as Philippines managing director

FedEx appoints Thompson as Philippines managing director

Federal Express Corp. appoints Garrick Thompson as the new managing director of…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air cargo demand rises 3.9% in July – IATA

Global air cargo demand rises 3.9% in July – IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 3.9% year on year in July, supported…
  • September 1, 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
Opinion
The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
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How Filipinos Can Define the Next Era of Logistics

How Filipinos Can Define the Next Era of Logistics

Thank you to everyone who wrote in after my maiden column on…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
COSCO port operations revenue up 12.3% in H1 to $905M

COSCO port operations revenue up 12.3% in H1 to $905M

COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited reported a 12.3% year on year increase in…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read

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
3PL
2GO Group moves corporate headquarters to MOA complex

2GO Group moves corporate headquarters to MOA complex

2GO Group Inc. officially relocated its corporate headquarters to FourE-Com Center within…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FedEx appoints Thompson as Philippines managing director

FedEx appoints Thompson as Philippines managing director

Federal Express Corp. appoints Garrick Thompson as the new managing director of…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 2 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
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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
Glory Philippines plans manufacturing, logistics expansion within ecozone

Glory Philippines plans manufacturing, logistics expansion within ecozone framework

Glory (Philippines), Inc. is preparing to expand its Philippine operations into manufacturing,…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing strengthens further in August 2026

PH manufacturing strengthens further in August 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector strengthened further in August 2026, with production growing…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
P9.7B investments seen from 4 new ecozones

P9.7B investments seen from 4 new ecozones

Four newly proclaimed economic zones in Cavite, Batangas and Negros Oriental are…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Glory Philippines plans manufacturing, logistics expansion within ecozone

Glory Philippines plans manufacturing, logistics expansion within ecozone framework

Glory (Philippines), Inc. is preparing to expand its Philippine operations into manufacturing,…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing strengthens further in August 2026

PH manufacturing strengthens further in August 2026

The Philippine manufacturing sector strengthened further in August 2026, with production growing…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MPTC to further elevate NLEX San Simon segment to address flooding

MPTC to further elevate NLEX San Simon segment to address flooding

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. will again raise the North Luzon Expressway’s northbound…
  • September 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read