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Bill sets aside 1% of BOC revenue to fund modernization program

Muntinlupa representative and former customs commissioner Rozzano Rufino Biazon has filed a…
  • August 8, 2016
  • 2 minute read

59 containers in Manila port yield undeclared cosmetics and clothing

The release of 59 containers from the Manila International Container Port (MICP)…
  • August 8, 2016
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If You Build It, They Might Come: Part One

In recent weeks news that two major international brands are looking to…
  • August 8, 2016
  • 4 minute read

OOIL dives into red with almost $57M loss in H1

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), parent group of ocean carrier Orient Overseas…
  • August 8, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Consumer confidence in Asia-Pacific’s emerging markets high, says Nielsen

Consumer confidence in the second quarter of the year is brimming for…
  • August 8, 2016
  • 4 minute read

Thailand records massive fall in FDIs, a dip in exports

Thailand’s foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the first half of this year…
  • August 8, 2016
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Implementing rules on PNP-controlled chemicals to take effect Aug 9

Importers, manufacturers and other supply chain stakeholders have been given time to…
  • August 7, 2016
  • 3 minute read

10 infra projects up for NEDA Board approval

Several transport infrastructure projects await the green light from the National Economic…
  • August 7, 2016
  • 3 minute read

WCO, ICAO pinpoint more areas for synergy in air cargo safety

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have…
  • August 5, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH domestic merchant vessels up 14% in 2015

The Philippines’ domestic fleet increased 14% to 25,063 sea vessels in 2015…
  • August 5, 2016
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes increased 8% year-on-year in September 2026, sustaining the shipping…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

The Bureau of Customs recorded its highest monthly collection in October at…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes increased 8% year-on-year in September 2026, sustaining the shipping…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PPA inaugurates upgraded Plaridel port in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Ports Authority inaugurated the completed Plaridel Port Development and Improvement…
  • November 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Aviation
Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

The Emirates Group reported a 66% decline in first-half profit for fiscal…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
PAL seals 9 additional A350-1000 order with rights for 5 more

PAL seals 9 additional A350-1000 order with rights for 5 more

Philippine Airlines finalized agreements with Airbus and Rolls-Royce for nine additional A350-1000…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Group sustains growth in Q3 at 16%, sees €7B profit this year

DHL Group sustains growth in Q3 at 16%, sees €7B profit this year

DHL Group sustained its strong business performance in the third quarter 2026,…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

A Philippine importer can prepare for a new customs requirement. But what…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Merry Christmas?

It’s said that in some cases, it doesn’t matter whether reality points…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals

PPA inaugurates upgraded Plaridel port in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Ports Authority inaugurated the completed Plaridel Port Development and Improvement…
  • November 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DHL Supply Chain appoints Burette as Asia Pacific COO

DHL Supply Chain appoints Burette as Asia Pacific COO

DHL Supply Chain appointed logistics industry executive Guillaume Burette as chief operating…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk’s third-quarter earnings before interest and tax rose to $3.3 billion from…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
Economy
PH Q3 GDP growth slackens to 2.1%, slowest since COVID

PH Q3 GDP growth slackens to 2.1%, slowest since COVID period

The Philippine economy slackened to a 2.1% growth in the third quarter…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes increased 8% year-on-year in September 2026, sustaining the shipping…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Press Releases
PH Q3 GDP growth slackens to 2.1%, slowest since COVID

PH Q3 GDP growth slackens to 2.1%, slowest since COVID period

The Philippine economy slackened to a 2.1% growth in the third quarter…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes rise 8% in Sept as freight prices surge

Global container volumes increased 8% year-on-year in September 2026, sustaining the shipping…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PPA inaugurates upgraded Plaridel port in Misamis Occidental

The Philippine Ports Authority inaugurated the completed Plaridel Port Development and Improvement…
  • November 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read