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Singapore unveils design plan to achieve innovation-driven economy by 2025

Singapore has rolled out a new design masterplan that outlines 15 recommendations…
  • March 14, 2016
  • 3 minute read

HK’s new maritime and port dev’t agency opens April

The new Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board tasked to strengthen maritime…
  • March 11, 2016
  • 1 minute read

Mergers show way out for ‘distressed’ box shipping industry, says study

Further consolidation may be the only cure for the malaise afflicting the…
  • March 11, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay port opens, Malaysia’s Lumut port expands

Vietnam recently inaugurated the Cam Ranh International Port in the central coastal province…
  • March 11, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Add VGM To Your 2016 Industry Lingo

In the 07 December 2015 issue of our column, we introduced to…
  • March 10, 2016
  • 2 minute read

ICTSI 2015 net income down 64%

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported a 64% decline in net…
  • March 10, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Implementing rules for TABS points scheme issued

Port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has released the implementing…
  • March 10, 2016
  • 3 minute read

BOC mandates electronic declaration for air cargoes

All customs declarations for commercial air export cargo via the Philippines’ four…
  • March 10, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Auto importers without ATRIG get Mar 31 deadline to file for BIR permit

All Philippine importers of automobiles released from the custody of the Bureau…
  • March 10, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Confirmed runway slots pre-requisite to airlines’ right to operate PH flights

All carriers operating in Manila are now required to first secure slots…
  • March 10, 2016
  • 1 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
APECO secures technical assistance from Planate Group for infra study

APECO gets free US help to study ports, airports

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority secured pro bono technical…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector's woes, call for support

ACTOO truckers urge action on empty returns, fuel costs

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
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
APECO secures technical assistance from Planate Group for infra study

APECO gets free US help to study ports, airports

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority secured pro bono technical…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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 truckers urge action on empty returns, fuel costs

The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Operators held a solidarity caravan…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
APECO secures technical assistance from Planate Group for infra study

APECO gets free US help to study ports, airports

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority secured pro bono technical…
  • November 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ACTOO at 32: Truckers highlight sector's woes, call for support

ACTOO truckers urge action on empty returns, fuel costs

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