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BOC prohibits use of ‘customs representatives’ title in brokers’ IDs

BOC prohibits use of ‘customs representatives’ in brokers’ IDs

The Bureau of Customs is prohibiting the use of “customs representatives” in…
  • December 23, 2025
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PPA moves bidding for P2B offshore wind port in Camarines Norte to Jan

PPA moves bidding for P2B offshore wind port in Camarines Norte to Jan 2026

The Philippine Ports Authority will bid out in January the contract for…
  • December 23, 2025
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PH extends sugar import ban until Dec 2026

PH extends sugar import ban until Dec 2026

The Department of Agriculture announced over the weekend that the ban on…
  • December 22, 2025
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MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
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PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
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BOC-MICP moves to speed up holiday reefer cargo releases

BOC-MICP moves to speed up holiday reefer cargo releases

The Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port rolled out measures to ease…
  • December 22, 2025
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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
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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

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global Every year, the Christmas rush hits…
  • December 22, 2025
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Newly-licensed customs brokers rallied to uphold professionalism

Newly-licensed customs brokers rallied to uphold professionalism

Newly-licensed customs brokers took their oath of professional service on December 19…
  • December 22, 2025
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MMDA welcomes ex-PNP chief Torre III as new GM

MMDA welcomes ex-PNP chief Torre as new GM

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority welcomed the appointment of former police chief…
  • December 22, 2025
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Customs
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
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Fermin quits as BOC deputy commissioner

BOC internal admin deputy commissioner resigns

Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner for Internal Administration Group Michael Fermin has…
  • January 22, 2026
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WCO updates customs codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

WCO updates HS codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

World Customs Organization releases a major update to the Harmonized System, effective…
  • January 22, 2026
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Maritime
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a clarification on the assessment of storage…
  • January 21, 2026
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Aviation
ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025

ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds big potential as both producer…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global For many freight forwarders across Asia,…
  • January 15, 2026
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Ripple effects

Ripple Effects

We’ve barely begun cleaning up after New Year’s Day celebrations when the…
  • January 12, 2026
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2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global 2025 will not be remembered for…
  • December 31, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
J&T adds new light truck to EV fleet

J&T adds new light truck to EV fleet

J&T Express Philippines acquired a new electric vehicle from QSJ Motors Phils,…
  • January 21, 2026
  • 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
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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
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Economy
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025

ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds big potential as both producer…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read