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World Bank study highlights policy barriers to PH shipping industry

Prohibitive policies that hinder open competition in the Philippines might be the…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Infrastructure best long-term remedy for PH road, port congestion—World Bank

The World Bank recommends investment in infrastructure as the long-term measure for…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Marina releases updated PH ship registry

A total of 116 vessels had been registered in the Philippines as…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 3 minute read

ICTSI upgrades MICT tracking system

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has updated its online container-tracking system…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Two PH traders charged with smuggling in 1.3M kilos of glutinous rice

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling charges against two Cagayan…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 1 minute read

Freight forwarder joint liability with ocean carrier

Is the freight forwarder solidarily liable with the ocean carrier?   Yes.…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Box traffic at Singapore port accelerated 4% in 2014

The Port of Singapore maintained its vibrant growth as one of the…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Kerry Logistics attempts to expand in ASEAN with Indonesia JV

Asian freight forwarder Kerry Logistics has formed a joint-venture company in Indonesia…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Container shipping not much better off in 2014, upbeat about 2015

The box freight market in the previous year hardly saw any significant…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Box liner reliability slumps further at year-end

Container ship reliability in all three main trades fell for the second…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drives global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan will launch charter flights between Yichang, China and Manila this…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August 2026 with volumes up…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan will launch charter flights between Yichang, China and Manila this…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drives global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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
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
  • 1 minute read
Economy
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Press Releases
Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan will launch charter flights between Yichang, China and Manila this…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read