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Cebu Pacific launches Manila-Riyadh direct flights

Cebu Pacific launches Manila-Riyadh direct flights

Cebu Pacific will be flying a four-times weekly service between Manila and…
  • December 11, 2025
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ICTSI, Transnet formalize partnership for Durban terminal operations

ICTSI, Transnet formalize partnership for Durban terminal operations

Transnet SOC Ltd. and International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) officially signed…
  • December 11, 2025
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Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean lanes with strong demand such as Asia-Europe have allowed freight market…
  • December 11, 2025
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2GO bags 2 honors at 2025 WBO Awards

2GO bags 2 honors at 2025 WBO Awards

2GO Group was recognized with two honors at the 2025 World Business…
  • December 10, 2025
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PSAA officers led by Jamandre inducted for 2nd term

PSAA officers led by Jamandre inducted for 2nd term

The Philippine Ship Agents Association inducted its new officers and directors for…
  • December 10, 2025
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Image by Tobias Rehbein from Pixabay

Aircraft, engine shortfall still main constraint to air industry growth

The global airline industry has been experiencing stable profitability but further growth…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

The Bureau of Customs has issued procedures to implement the value-added tax…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls December 10, 2025

Our latest issue (December 10, 2025). Stories include: Global container volume set…
  • December 10, 2025
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BOC fails to sell Discayas’ Rolls-Royce, Bentley despite price cut

BOC fails to sell Discayas’ Rolls-Royce, Bentley despite price cut

The Bureau of Customs has yet to find buyers for two luxury…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P207.6 billion worth of investments from…
  • December 9, 2025
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Customs

BIR flags 25 gas stations in first 3 days of Luzon-wide fuel marking crackdown

The Bureau of Internal Revenue flagged 25 of 65 gasoline stations tested…
  • August 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PDEA seize P292.4M shabu concealed as talc stones at MICP

BOC, PDEA seize P292.4M shabu concealed as talc stones

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency intercepted about…
  • August 20, 2026
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Customs police relieved in Zamboanga school shooting probe

Customs police relieved in Zamboanga school shooting probe

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno relieved a Port of Zamboanga enforcement official whose…
  • August 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime

IMSAS Council oks drafting group to amend EO strengthening PH maritime compliance

IMSAS Council approves creation of a Drafting Group to review and propose…
  • August 21, 2026
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Container traffic at PH ports increase 2.8% in H1 2026

Container traffic at PH ports increase 2.8% in H1 2026

Container traffic at Philippine ports grew 2.8% year-on-year to 4.300 million twenty-foot…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Dimerco lists six supply chain pressures shaping AI logistics

Dimerco lists six supply chain pressures shaping AI logistics

Global logistics service provider Dimerco identified six supply chain pressures that are…
  • August 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
PH, Iceland sign air services deal for 7 weekly flights each

PH, Iceland sign air services deal for 7 weekly flights each

The Philippines and Iceland signed an initial air services agreement allowing each…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Fiscal incentives, varied revenue streams await Subic airport operator

Fiscal incentives await Subic airport operator

The Subic International Airport project, which is currently in the comparative challenge…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Cebu Pacific resumes flights from Iloilo to Bangkok, Singapore

Cebu Pacific resumes flights from Iloilo to Bangkok, Singapore

Cebu Pacific is resuming direct flights from Iloilo to Bangkok, Thailand and…
  • August 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Smart Customs Has No Passport

Smart Customs Has No Passport

I stood in a room at Shanghai Customs University as a Member…
  • August 18, 2026
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Fears, Anxieties, and Valid Concerns

There’s this development over the last few months that I didn’t think…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Some carriers may start using the Suez route again. That sounds like…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC, PDEA seize P292.4M shabu concealed as talc stones at MICP

BOC, PDEA seize P292.4M shabu concealed as talc stones

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency intercepted about…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Fiscal incentives, varied revenue streams await Subic airport operator

Fiscal incentives await Subic airport operator

The Subic International Airport project, which is currently in the comparative challenge…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Container traffic at PH ports increase 2.8% in H1 2026

Container traffic at PH ports increase 2.8% in H1 2026

Container traffic at Philippine ports grew 2.8% year-on-year to 4.300 million twenty-foot…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
AC Logistics integrates Glacier Megafridge into service network

AC Logistics integrates Glacier Megafridge into service network

AC Logistics Holdings Corp. has started integrating Glacier Megafridge Inc. into its…
  • August 20, 2026
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Fiscal incentives, varied revenue streams await Subic airport operator

Fiscal incentives await Subic airport operator

The Subic International Airport project, which is currently in the comparative challenge…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
2GO reaffirms support for Mindanao growth through trade, travel links

2GO reaffirms support for Mindanao growth through trade, travel links

2GO is enhancing its logistics and passenger services for Mindanao to bolster…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 3 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

BIR flags 25 gas stations in first 3 days of Luzon-wide fuel marking crackdown

The Bureau of Internal Revenue flagged 25 of 65 gasoline stations tested…
  • August 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Iceland sign air services deal for 7 weekly flights each

PH, Iceland sign air services deal for 7 weekly flights each

The Philippines and Iceland signed an initial air services agreement allowing each…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Epson expands ecozone operations with robotics manufacturing project

Epson expands ecozone operations with robotics manufacturing project

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and Epson Precision Philippines Inc. signed an…
  • August 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases

IMSAS Council oks drafting group to amend EO strengthening PH maritime compliance

IMSAS Council approves creation of a Drafting Group to review and propose…
  • August 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read

BIR flags 25 gas stations in first 3 days of Luzon-wide fuel marking crackdown

The Bureau of Internal Revenue flagged 25 of 65 gasoline stations tested…
  • August 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PDEA seize P292.4M shabu concealed as talc stones at MICP

BOC, PDEA seize P292.4M shabu concealed as talc stones

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency intercepted about…
  • August 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read