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Ex-MMDA chief called back to assume OIC role

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman Emerson Carlos has been re-assigned as…
  • July 13, 2016
  • 1 minute read

International air cargo forwarders in PH carry 7.7% less volume in 2015

Cargoes handled by international air freight forwarders operating in the Philippines declined…
  • July 13, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Growth of Malaysia’s May industrial output eases 2.7%

The industrial production index (IPI) of Malaysia grew at a slower pace…
  • July 13, 2016
  • 1 minute read

Asia-Pacific prime pick for transport investments over next 5 years, says report

The transport sector is looking to Asia-Pacific as the key market for…
  • July 13, 2016
  • 4 minute read

New WTO trade tool forecasts weak third quarter

Trade growth appears headed for more sluggish action going into the third…
  • July 13, 2016
  • 2 minute read

PH international air cargo dips 2.6% in 2015; PAL tops air carriers’ list

International air cargo, including mail carried by foreign and domestic airlines operating…
  • July 11, 2016
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PH domestic airfreight volume up 11.1% in 2015; LBC Express leads forwarders

Cargo volume handled by domestic air freight forwarders in the Philippines increased…
  • July 11, 2016
  • 2 minute read

BOC sets guidelines for submission of e-Certificate of Origin

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new guidelines and procedures…
  • July 11, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Official exchange rate for PH custom charges

Effective July 6, the exchange rate officially disseminated to the public by…
  • July 11, 2016
  • 1 minute read

DOF recalls officials detailed to BOC

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) has recalled the detail of several…
  • July 11, 2016
  • 2 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
ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector's woes, call for support

ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector’s woes, call for support

The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Operators held a solidarity caravan…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 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
3PL
PH logistics sector remains in contraction territory in Oct

PH logistics sector remains in contraction territory in Oct

Philippine logistics activity remained in contraction territory in October 2026, although it…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 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
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
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 logistics sector remains in contraction territory in Oct

PH logistics sector remains in contraction territory in Oct

Philippine logistics activity remained in contraction territory in October 2026, although it…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector's woes, call for support

ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector’s woes, call for support

The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Operators held a solidarity caravan…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
Press Releases
ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector's woes, call for support

ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector’s woes, call for support

The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Operators held a solidarity caravan…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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