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G6 revises Asia-North America services for summer season

The G6 Alliance announced changes to its Asia-North America services as part…
  • April 15, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Carriers, truckers initiate rate rollback in PH

Foreign shipping lines have started to lift their port congestion charges, while…
  • April 14, 2015
  • 5 minute read

BOC requires electronic air manifest by May

After two resets, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will finally enforce in…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Bidding for P17B Davao port project finally takes off

The Philippine government will finally start seeking bidders for the P17-billion Davao…
  • April 13, 2015
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BOC’s regulated imports list in force starting May 4

The Bureau of Customs’s (BOC) Regulated Imports List (RIL) has been finalized…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 3 minute read

RCL’s Manila-Singapore loop set for capacity, port call expansion

Thailand-based carrier RCL is upsizing the vessels used in its Manila-Singapore service…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Upgraded carrier alliances can lead to $1B annual savings—report

By elevating their carrier alliances to more advanced models and engaging in…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Penang Port plans to transform into Asia-ME trade gateway

Malaysia’s Penang Port is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for trade…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Rising dollar to bolster US imports from emerging countries

Emerging economies that export to the United States are seen to benefit…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 3 minute read

BOC updates rules on tax-free import of relief goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released revised guidelines and procedures for…
  • April 13, 2015
  • 2 minute read
Customs
PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

The Bureau of Customs – along with the National Bureau of Investigation,…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Spirits makers urge BOC to rein in shipping charges

Industry group Distilled Spirits Association of the Philippines is pushing for the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Mindanao Container Terminal’s Nov 10-16 fuel surcharge set at 5.4%

Mindanao Container Terminal’s Nov 10-16 fuel surcharge set at 5.4%

Phividec Industrial Authority decreased the fuel surcharge adjustment that Mindanao Container Terminal…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

Passengers affected by around 300 cancelled or rescheduled flights due to the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Delta Air Lines' LA-Manila daily flights start March 27

Delta Air Lines’ LA-Manila daily flights start March 27

Delta AirLines’ first-ever nonstop flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport and…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

DOTr reiterates rights of air passengers affected by ASEAN Summit

Passengers affected by around 300 cancelled or rescheduled flights due to the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Spirits makers urge BOC to rein in shipping charges

Industry group Distilled Spirits Association of the Philippines is pushing for the…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx’s Philippine import tool now lets importers pay duties and taxes online…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to require at least P2M bond from balikbayan box forwarders

BOC eyes P2M escrow deposit for deconsolidators

BOC is holding a public consultation on Nov 13 on a revised…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 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
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 imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

The Bureau of Customs – along with the National Bureau of Investigation,…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

The Bureau of Customs – along with the National Bureau of Investigation,…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

Economic sabotage charges filed over smuggled cigarettes in Cebu

The National Bureau of Investigation filed agricultural economic sabotage charges against 13…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read