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DA to re-award red onion import permits as price hikes amid low supply

DA to re-award red onion import permits as price hikes amid low supply

The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Plant Industry has ordered importers to explain…
  • November 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC, LTO included in ARTA list of most-complained agencies

BOC, LTO in ARTA list of most-complained agencies

The Bureau of Customs and Land Transportation Office are in the Anti-Red…
  • November 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
MCIA named Asia airport of the year for streamlined transfer ops

MCIA named Asia airport of the year for streamlined transfer operations

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has been named Asia’s Airport of the Year at…
  • November 26, 2025
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PAL resumes seasonal flights to Sapporo

PAL resumes seasonal flights to Sapporo

Philippine Airlines resumed its seasonal nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo on…
  • November 26, 2025
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PortCalls November 26, 2025

Our latest issue (November 26, 2025). Stories include: PH air cargo, logistics…
  • November 26, 2025
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BOC blocks P8.4M misdeclared agarwood bound for Malaysia, UAE

BOC blocks P8.4M misdeclared agarwood bound for Malaysia, UAE

Bureau of Customs intercepted five packages of misdeclared agarwood weighing 11.21 kilograms,…
  • November 25, 2025
  • 2 minute read
SBMA honors partners in 1st Green Anchor Awards

SBMA honors partners in 1st Green Anchor Awards

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, through its inaugural Green Anchor Awards, recognized…
  • November 25, 2025
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BuCor transfers lot to PEZA for Palawan ecozone; investors express interest

BuCor transfers lot to PEZA for Palawan ecozone; investors express interest

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and the Bureau of Corrections have signed…
  • November 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Cathay cargo volume rises 12% in Oct, passenger traffic up 21%

Cathay cargo volume rises 12% in Oct, passenger traffic up 21%

Cathay Cargo led October performance with 150,000+ tonnes carried, up 12% month-on-month…
  • November 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
International air freight processed by forwarders flat in 9 months 2025

International air freight processed by forwarders flat in first nine months

International airfreight forwarders in the Philippines handled 0.06% less air cargo in…
  • November 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with other law…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and TradeX Network, Inc. formally…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
PPA opens bidding for P150M centralized digital platform

PPA opens bidding for P150M centralized digital platform

The Philippine Ports Authority is inviting bids for a centralized digital platform…
  • December 18, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
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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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
NNIC expects 2.55M passengers through NAIA for the holidays

NNIC expects 2.55M passengers through NAIA for the holidays

Passenger traffic at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport during the holiday travel…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
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
Who's in charge

Terminal Cancer

In an interview with DZMM last week, former Department of Transportation undersecretary…
  • December 15, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

By AMIT MAHESHWARI Manila is crowded again. Yard use is high, boxes…
  • December 4, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 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 has seen a significant increase…
  • 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
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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
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

The Inter-Agency Group on Rice Tariff Adjustment has released the guidelines for…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with other law…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read