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PH Feb imports propped up by strong domestic demand

Higher purchases of capital and consumer goods pushed imports up 1.2% in…
  • May 3, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Think Local

Today, we’re just one week away from Election Day.   “Finally,” you…
  • May 3, 2016
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Fitch: M&As more effective than alliances for capacity cuts

There will be increased movement toward mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the…
  • May 2, 2016
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Asia-Pacific pact on dry ports comes into force

The Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports developed under the auspices of the…
  • May 2, 2016
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A few bright spots even as airfreight traffic remains slow

Cargo volumes for airlines were still sluggish in March 2016, but a…
  • May 2, 2016
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Queues at Manila port shorten as truckers get the hang of TABS

Truck arrivals have begun to spread out within the 24-hour period, weeks…
  • May 1, 2016
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IMO adopts mandatory electronic exchange of shipping information

The mandatory electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew, and passengers has…
  • May 1, 2016
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PH aviation body reduces paper requirements

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is cutting down on paper requirements for…
  • May 1, 2016
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BOC chief welcomes call for probe on pork smuggling

Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina has thrown his support to a Lower House…
  • May 1, 2016
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Advance manifest submission implemented on May 1

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) rules on advance manifest submission was implemented…
  • April 30, 2016
  • 4 minute read
Customs
BOC welcomes police complaint on two Customs officers, own probe underway

BOC welcomes police complaint on two Customs officers, own probe underway

The Bureau of Customs welcomed the formal complaint filed by the Philippine…
  • September 2, 2026
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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
  • 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
Maritime
2 Filipino seafarers among casualties in Hormuz tanker strike

2 Filipino seafarers among casualties in Hormuz tanker strike

Two Filipino seafarers were killed after a tanker was struck by projectiles…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PPA clarifies fuel adjustment computation for pilotage services

PPA clarifies fuel adjustment computation for pilotage services

The Philippine Ports Authority issued clarificatory guidelines on the implementation of the…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Private ports not covered by fuel surcharge adjustment, says PPA

Private ports not covered by fuel surcharge adjustment, says PPA

The Philippine Ports Authority clarified that private ports are excluded from the…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International cargo and mail traffic handled by carriers operating in the Philippines…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PAL takes delivery of 4th Airbus A350-1000

PAL takes delivery of 4th Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A350-1000, strengthening its…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 2 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
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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
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Ports/Terminals
Private ports not covered by fuel surcharge adjustment, says PPA

Private ports not covered by fuel surcharge adjustment, says PPA

The Philippine Ports Authority clarified that private ports are excluded from the…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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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
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3PL
Royal Cargo seeks 10-wheeler trucking partners to boost capacity

Royal Cargo seeks 10-wheeler trucking partners to boost capacity

Royal Cargo Inc. is looking for trucking partners for full container load…
  • September 3, 2026
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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
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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
Sponsored
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
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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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Economy
Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International air cargo, mail in PH grow 15.4% in 1H, PAL still leads

International cargo and mail traffic handled by carriers operating in the Philippines…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Glory Philippines plans manufacturing, logistics expansion within ecozone

Glory Philippines eyes expanded manufacturing, logistics activities in ecozone

Glory (Philippines), Inc. is looking into expanding its Philippine operations into manufacturing,…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Royal Cargo seeks 10-wheeler trucking partners to boost capacity

Royal Cargo seeks 10-wheeler trucking partners to boost capacity

Royal Cargo Inc. is looking for trucking partners for full container load…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PAL takes delivery of 4th Airbus A350-1000

PAL takes delivery of 4th Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A350-1000, strengthening its…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read