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What’s Holding Back Digital Adoption in Philippine Logistics — and How to Fix It

What’s Holding Back Digital Adoption in Philippine Logistics — and How to Fix It

After spending over two decades building digital solutions for the logistics sector,…
  • June 16, 2025
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls June 16, 2025

Our latest stories (June 16, 2025). Stories include: PPA releases revised tariff…
  • June 16, 2025
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Q1 global air cargo, mail traffic up 8.1% in PH

Q1 global air cargo, mail traffic up 8.1% in PH

International air cargo and mail traffic in the Philippines grew 8.1% to…
  • June 15, 2025
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BOC issues circular on goods sold locally by registered business enterprises

BOC issues circular on goods sold locally by registered business enterprises

The Bureau of Customs has issued a circular involving goods sold locally…
  • June 15, 2025
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Cebu Pacific passenger traffic up 21.7% in May

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic up 21.7% in May

Cebu Pacific carried 2.4 million passengers in May 2025, a 21.7% increase…
  • June 15, 2025
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First roro service linking Mindanao and Luzon starts

First roro service linking Mindanao and Luzon starts

The first roll-on/roll-off ferry service to directly link Mindanao and Luzon officially…
  • June 15, 2025
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Private Express and Messengerial Association elects officers for 2025/26

Private Express and Messengerial Association elects officers for 2025/26

The Private Express and Messengerial Association of the Philippines has elected its…
  • June 13, 2025
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PPA releases revised tariff schedule for Batangas port

The Philippine Ports Authority has issued the revised schedule of cargo-handling tariff…
  • June 13, 2025
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PPA suspends harbor pilotage rule for Amandayehan-Tacloban route

PPA suspends harbor pilotage rule for Amandayehan-Tacloban route

The Philippine Ports Authority partially suspended the mandatory harbor pilotage requirement for…
  • June 13, 2025
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The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has approved the extension of Poro Point Management Corp.’s (PPMC) role as interim operator of San Fernando International Seaport in La Union.

BCDA extends PPMC role as San Fernando seaport operator

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority has extended Poro Point Management Corp.’s…
  • June 13, 2025
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Customs
BOC to implement 3-year customs brokers' accreditation

BOC implements 3-year validity for customs brokers’ registration

Customs brokers’ registration with the Bureau of Customs is now valid for…
  • May 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Türkiye seek expanded trade, investment cooperationThe Philippine and Turkish delegations during their recent meeting in Ankara, the first since the pandemic. Photo from Board of Investments

PH, Türkiye seek expanded trade, investment cooperation

The Philippines and Türkiye have agreed to expand trade and investment cooperation…
  • May 14, 2026
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PH reopens for California poultry imports

PH reopens for California poultry imports

Department of Agriculture lifted the temporary ban on poultry imports from California…
  • May 14, 2026
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Maritime
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
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ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

Asian Terminals Inc. is eyeing the third barge that will ply between…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. recorded a net profit of P50…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific passengers decrease slightly in April as fares spike

Cebu Pacific passengers decrease slightly in April as fares spike

Cebu Pacific flew 2.271 million passengers in April 2026, a 0.7% drop…
  • May 15, 2026
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Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay International…
  • May 15, 2026
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Opinion
In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
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Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
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Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

I was not only present at the Fairmont Makati on May 6…
  • May 14, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

Asian Terminals Inc. is eyeing the third barge that will ply between…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay International…
  • May 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. recorded a net profit of P50…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay International…
  • May 15, 2026
  • 3 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
  • 2 minute read
Economy
PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence, economy

PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned that prolonged political tensions involving the Senate…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA, BCDA showcase investment opportunities in New Clark City

PEZA, BCDA showcase investment opportunities in New Clark City

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority…
  • May 18, 2026
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Approved foreign investments in PH surge 52% in Q1

Approved foreign investments in PH surge 52% in Q1

Approved foreign investments in the Philippines grew by 52.3% to P42.64 billion…
  • May 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence, economy

PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned that prolonged political tensions involving the Senate…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read