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Marcos warns of possible flight groundings amid global fuel shortage

Marcos warns of possible flight groundings amid global fuel shortage

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. warns of possible flight groundings due to fuel…
  • March 25, 2026
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PortCalls March 25, 2026

Our latest issue (March 25, 2026). Stories include: DOF oks 3-year accreditation…
  • March 25, 2026
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₱500M Bicol Mega Cold Storage facility unveiled

₱500M Bicol Mega Cold Storage facility unveiled

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. recently unveiled the Bicol Mega Cold Storage and…
  • March 25, 2026
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Marcos declares national energy emergency as global oil supply risks mount

Marcos declares National Energy Emergency as global oil supply risks mount

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. signed an Executive Order declaring a state of…
  • March 24, 2026
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BOC operation sees largest vape haul at P1B

BOC operation sees largest vape haul at P1B

The Bureau of Customs seized an estimated P1 billion worth of unregistered…
  • March 24, 2026
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PEZA pushes greater use of offdock depots to mitigate impact of high fuel prices

PEZA pushes greater use of offdock depots to mitigate impact of high fuel prices

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is proposing the increased usage of offdock…
  • March 24, 2026
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AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

The Association of International Shipping Lines is not in favor of the…
  • March 23, 2026
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DOF oks 3-year accreditation for importers, brokers

DOF oks 3-year accreditation for importers, brokers

The Department of Finance has approved the proposal to extend validity of…
  • March 23, 2026
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PASIA Shared Services, Quotable AI partner to help SMEs with quotation management

PASIA Shared Services has partnered with Quotable AI to help modernize how…
  • March 23, 2026
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CCAP cautiously optimistic of cold storage prospects in medium term

CCAP cautiously optimistic of cold storage medium-term prospects

Anthony Dizon, Cold Chain Association of the Philippines president, is cautiously optimistic…
  • March 23, 2026
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Customs
BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

The Bureau of Customs’ Manila International Container Port set a new single-day…
  • April 17, 2026
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US, PH to develop 4,000-ac industrial hub for supply chain inputs

US, PH to develop Luzon industrial hub for supply chain inputs

The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a 4,000-acre industrial…
  • April 17, 2026
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BOC doubles down on registration of all operating customs facilities, warehouses

BOC doubles down on registration of customs facilities, warehouses

The Bureau of Customs is strictly implementing the registration requirement for all…
  • April 17, 2026
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Maritime
MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. says…
  • April 16, 2026
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Reefer freight rates fairly stable but Middle East pressure building up—DHL

Reefer freight rates fairly stable but Middle East pressure building up

The reefer freight market will remain relatively steady in the second quarter…
  • April 16, 2026
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Aviation
PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November

Philippine Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Manila and Chicago…
  • April 17, 2026
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CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 2026
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Cebu Pacific Q1 2026 passengers rise to 7.5M

Cebu Pacific Q1 2026 passengers rise to 7.5M

Cebu Pacific carried over 7.5 million passengers in the first quarter 2026,…
  • April 15, 2026
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Opinion
Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI On April 7, oil companies in the Philippines pushed…
  • April 13, 2026
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SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

Should the final medical assessment of a seafarer timely issued by the…
  • April 9, 2026
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A Time for Long-Term Interventions

A Time for Long-Term Interventions

I don’t mean to sound pessimistic or anything, but realistically, efforts to…
  • April 6, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

The Bureau of Customs’ Manila International Container Port set a new single-day…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. says…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
P1 Ro-Ro fee applicable to trucks with 80% raw agri cargo

P1 Ro-Ro fee applies to trucks with at least 80% raw agri cargo

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a memo detailing rules on the implementation…
  • April 16, 2026
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3PL
Uniqlo Logistics Facility opens in Riverpark complex

Uniqlo Logistics Facility opens in Riverpark complex

Uniqlo opened its new logistics facility at the Riverpark complex in Cavite…
  • April 17, 2026
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PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
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CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 2026
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Sponsored
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
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MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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Economy
MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
US, PH to develop 4,000-ac industrial hub for supply chain inputs

US, PH to develop Luzon industrial hub for supply chain inputs

The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a 4,000-acre industrial…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

The Bureau of Customs’ Manila International Container Port set a new single-day…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
US, PH to develop 4,000-ac industrial hub for supply chain inputs

US, PH to develop Luzon industrial hub for supply chain inputs

The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a 4,000-acre industrial…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read