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BOC secures dedicated facility at Mindanao Container Terminal for stronger Customs enforcement

The Bureau of Customs gains exclusive use of a 10,000-square-meter facility within…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls June 17, 2026

Our latest issue (June 17, 2026). Stories include: Aznar Shipping gets pioneer…
  • June 17, 2026
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The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

Smart Gatekeeping: The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently implemented a pivotal structural shift under…
  • June 16, 2026
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Manila Multipurpose Terminal strengthens collaboration with ship agents

Manila Multipurpose Terminal strengthens collaboration with ship agents

Manila Multipurpose Terminal and Philippine Ship Agents Association met to align on…
  • June 16, 2026
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BOC-NAIA intercepts P56M illegal drugs hidden in parcels

BOC-NAIA intercepts P56M illegal drugs hidden in parcels

The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport seized 14 abandoned…
  • June 16, 2026
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SBMA port operations revenue up 20% to P389M in Q1 2026

SBMA port operations revenue up 20% to P389M in Q1 2026

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority generated P389 million in revenues from port…
  • June 16, 2026
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MCIA, Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport forge pact to boost aviation ties

MCIA, Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport forge pact to boost aviation ties

Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport in China are establishing…
  • June 16, 2026
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Visayas Container Terminal expands global network with Maersk PH6

Visayas Container Terminal welcomes Maersk PH6 service

Visayas Container Terminal expands its global network with Maersk’s PH6 service, which…
  • June 16, 2026
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Lufthansa Technik PH to build second base maintenance facility in Clark

Lufthansa Technik to build second base maintenance facility in PH

Lufthansa Technik Philippines is expanding its Philippines footprint with a new base…
  • June 16, 2026
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Global air cargo, mail in PH logs double-digit growth in Q1 2026

International air cargo, mail in PH log double-digit growth in Q1 2026

International air cargo and mail traffic rose 16% to 124.457 million kilograms…
  • June 16, 2026
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Customs
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu closed the first six months of…
  • July 7, 2026
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DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

The Department of Agriculture is moving to transform ube into the country’s…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
  • July 7, 2026
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PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

The Philippines and Denmark signed an MOU to strengthen financial and development…
  • July 6, 2026
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Aviation
PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

Philippine Airlines is expanding its Japan and Australia services for the winter…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

A high court in Malaysia stopped online travel agent MOVE Travel Sdn…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
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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
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Ports/Terminals
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu closed the first six months of…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines adds third freighter to fleet

Skyway Airlines added a third aircraft to its fleet, receiving SKYRACER 3.0…
  • July 7, 2026
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3PL
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read

UA&P, Magsaysay logistics unit partner to bridge academe-industry gap

The University of Asia and the Pacific formalized an academe-industry partnership with…
  • July 7, 2026
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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
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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
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Economy
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

The Department of Agriculture is moving to transform ube into the country’s…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH manufacturing volume growth slows down to 10.2% in May

PH manufacturing growth slows in May

The country’s manufacturing sector recorded a growth slowdown in May 2026 even…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

Philippine Airlines is expanding its Japan and Australia services for the winter…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

A high court in Malaysia stopped online travel agent MOVE Travel Sdn…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read