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PortCalls February 25, 2026

Our latest issue (February 25, 2026). Stories include: Domestic air cargo jumps…
  • February 25, 2026
  • 1 minute read
NAIA adjusts international airline terminal assignments starting March 29

NAIA adjusts international airline terminal assignments from March 29

Ninoy Aquino International Airport will implement terminal reassignments beginning March 29 Five…
  • February 24, 2026
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Shipping forges on with decarbonization even without approved NZF

Shipping forges on with decarbonization even without approved net zero framework

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said decarbonization efforts in shipping continue…
  • February 24, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-CDO honors top 2025 traders as it marks 50th anniversary

BOC-CDO honors top 2025 traders as it marks 50th anniversary

Bureau of Customs-Port of Cagayan de Oro celebrated its 50th founding anniversary…
  • February 24, 2026
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Maersk’s Alcano named SCMAP VP for 2026

Maersk’s Alcano named SCMAP VP

The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines appointed Jennifer Alcano, senior…
  • February 24, 2026
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FedEx takes US government to court for tariff refund

FedEx takes US government to court for tariff refund

Federal Express Corp. filed a lawsuit against the United States government seeking…
  • February 24, 2026
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Global e-commerce logistics grew 45% to €582B over 3 years

Global e-commerce logistics grew 45% over 3 years

Global e-commerce logistics market expanded 45.5% to €582 billion in 2025 compared…
  • February 24, 2026
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BOC set to implement safeguard duty on imported cement

BOC set to implement safeguard duty on imported cement

The Bureau of Customs will implement the safeguard duty for imported cement…
  • February 24, 2026
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Domestic air cargo jumps 10.3% to 288M kgs in 2025

Domestic air cargo jumps 10.3% to 288M kgs in 2025

Local airlines handled 288.407 million kilograms of cargo in 2025, up 10.3%…
  • February 23, 2026
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FDA closes down warehouse with fake drugs in Bulacan

FDA shuts down warehouse with fake drugs in Bulacan

The Food and Drug Administration ordered the closure of a warehouse inside…
  • February 23, 2026
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Customs
BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

The Bureau of Customs has directed the expedited facilitation of shipments of…
  • March 27, 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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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
  • 5 minute read
Maritime
Online ticketing system mandatory for inter-island passenger ships

Online ticketing system mandatory for inter-island passenger ships

The Maritime Industry Authority has issued rules for the mandatory use of…
  • March 27, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

The Philippine Ports Authority is cutting to just P1 the roll-on/roll-off terminal…
  • March 25, 2026
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ICTSI exits China port venture, sells majority share in Yantai terminal

ICTSI exits China port venture, sells majority share in Yantai terminal

International Container Terminal Services Inc. is exiting its port venture in China…
  • March 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL secures adequate jet fuel

PAL secures adequate jet fuel supply

Philippine Airlines has secured sufficient jet fuel supply to support scheduled operations,…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL adjusts flight schedules, suspends select routes

PAL adjusts flight schedules, suspends select routes

Philippine Airlines will suspend five international and domestic routes starting next month…
  • March 26, 2026
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Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific is implementing temporary network adjustments, including flight cancellations and frequency…
  • March 26, 2026
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Opinion

Sleepwalking Towards a Perfect Storm

It has, understandably, been a very busy fortnight for us at SCMAP.…
  • March 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Prescriptive Period Implied Warranty

Prescriptive Period to File Breach of Implied Warranty

What is the prescriptive period to file breach of implied warranty? This…
  • March 21, 2026
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GCC Lane Crisis

GCC Lane Crisis: The $800 ‘End of Voyage’ Reality

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to major commercial traffic following…
  • March 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA launches Online Reservation Assistance System

PPA launches Online Reservation Assistance System

The Philippine Ports Authority is pilot-testing an online system that allows passengers…
  • March 26, 2026
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COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO Shipping Lines reopened cargo bookings to Gulf countries from March 25,…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods are exempt from truck ban, according to…
  • March 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 5 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
PH crude oil supply sufficient until June 30, says Marcos

PH crude oil supply sufficient until June 30, says Marcos

• President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said the country’s crude oil stocks are…
  • March 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

The Bureau of Customs has directed the expedited facilitation of shipments of…
  • March 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO Shipping Lines reopened cargo bookings to Gulf countries from March 25,…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
PAL secures adequate jet fuel

PAL secures adequate jet fuel supply

Philippine Airlines has secured sufficient jet fuel supply to support scheduled operations,…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL adjusts flight schedules, suspends select routes

PAL adjusts flight schedules, suspends select routes

Philippine Airlines will suspend five international and domestic routes starting next month…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific is implementing temporary network adjustments, including flight cancellations and frequency…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 1 minute read