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Box rates to remain volatile as industry wallows in down cycle

The container shipping industry remains in an extended down cycle, as the…
  • April 3, 2014
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BIR requires importers to use NSW in applying for release of goods

From now on, all applications for an Electronic Authority to Release Imported…
  • April 2, 2014
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MARINA bill pushes relaxation of PH cabotage law

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is pushing via a draft bill the…
  • April 2, 2014
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Water-borne shipments top domestic trade in goods in Q4 last year

Transport through waters dominated shipments of domestic goods in the fourth quarter…
  • April 2, 2014
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PH budget agency gives go-ahead for Bicol airport project, LRT1 extension

The Philippine Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has given the Department…
  • April 2, 2014
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Asia’s developing economies looking at steady growth in 2014-2015

Developing Asia will extend its steady economic growth into 2014 and 2015…
  • April 2, 2014
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UASC introduces Asia-Southern Red Sea loop

United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) will introduce ARC2, a fixed-day weekly service…
  • April 2, 2014
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Rate of ship scrappings, delivery deferrals seen to soar

Dismantling of box ships and postponements of newbuild deliveries this year will…
  • April 2, 2014
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CMA CGM halts revenue erosion with higher box volumes, cost trims

A strong surge in volumes carried and cost savings enabled French box…
  • April 2, 2014
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Carriers enter into Subic co-loading arrangement; Subic port volume up in Q1

  There is growing interest in the use of Subic container port…
  • April 1, 2014
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Customs
BOC inspection yields P86.7M abandoned onion shipments

BOC inspection yields P86.7M abandoned onion shipments

The Bureau of Customs discovered 26 abandoned containers of fresh red onions…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Cebu commends Mactan's top 10 importers for 2025

BOC-Cebu commends Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu honored the top 10 importers of…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH dispatches promotional Guimaras mangoes to Europe, HK

PH dispatches promotional Guimaras mangoes to Europe, HK

The Philippines is expanding overseas market access for Guimaras mangoes with a…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

Operations at General Santos port suspended as a precautionary measure pending the…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
IMO calls for stronger practice of ocean protection policies

IMO calls for stronger practice of ocean protection policies

International Maritime Organization urged its 176 member states and the global shipping…
  • June 10, 2026
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ICTSI’s Subic unit outlines major port upgrades through 2032

ICTSI’s Subic unit outlines major port upgrades through 2032

Subic Bay International Terminal Corp is deploying additional reefer racks and four…
  • June 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
CIAC seals 25‑year lease contract with Boeing supplier Heatcon

CIAC seals 25‑year lease contract with Boeing supplier Heatcon

Clark International Airport Corp. signed a 25-year lease agreement with Heatcon Asia…
  • June 10, 2026
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Costly fuel sends airline profits into a tailspin, says IATA

Costly fuel sends airline profits into a tailspin, says IATA

The global airline industry faces an unprecedented energy crisis, with jet fuel…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Q2 air freight rates highest in almost 4 years due to Gulf crisis

Q2 air freight rates highest in almost 4 years due to Gulf crisis

Air freight rates in the second quarter 2026 hit their highest in…
  • June 9, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
Is the Injury Sustained By A Seafarer During A Basketball Game While On Off-Duty Compensable?

Is the Injury Sustained By A Seafarer During A Basketball Game While On Off-Duty Compensable?

YES. And this is the 3-point story. Upon passing his medical examination…
  • June 3, 2026
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Advancing the 3-Year Broker Registration Blueprint

Advancing the 3-Year Broker Registration Blueprint

With the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) roll-out of CAO No. 05-2019 on…
  • June 1, 2026
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The Last Mile Matters More

The Last Mile Matters More

I’ve had last mile logistics in my mind over the last few…
  • June 1, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
CIAC seals 25‑year lease contract with Boeing supplier Heatcon

CIAC seals 25‑year lease contract with Boeing supplier Heatcon

Clark International Airport Corp. signed a 25-year lease agreement with Heatcon Asia…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Subic unit outlines major port upgrades through 2032

ICTSI’s Subic unit outlines major port upgrades through 2032

Subic Bay International Terminal Corp is deploying additional reefer racks and four…
  • June 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Q2 air freight rates highest in almost 4 years due to Gulf crisis

Q2 air freight rates highest in almost 4 years due to Gulf crisis

Air freight rates in the second quarter 2026 hit their highest in…
  • June 9, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
DHL adding 160,000-sqm to Asia Pacific data center logistics network

DHL adding 160,000-sqm to Asia Pacific data center logistics network

DHL Supply Chain is expanding its data center logistics in the Asia…
  • June 10, 2026
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Lalamove, EY collaborate to advance drone use in logistics

Lalamove, EY collaborate to advance drone use in logistics

Lalamove and EY signed a deal to advance developments in the emerging…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Yello X, NFA partner to improve agri goods movement in Southern Luzon

Yello X, NFA partner to improve agri goods movement in Southern Luzon

Yello X Supply Chain Solutions and National Food Authority Region IV signed…
  • June 9, 2026
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Sponsored

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
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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
Economy
BOC inspection yields P86.7M abandoned onion shipments

BOC inspection yields P86.7M abandoned onion shipments

The Bureau of Customs discovered 26 abandoned containers of fresh red onions…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Cebu commends Mactan's top 10 importers for 2025

BOC-Cebu commends Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu honored the top 10 importers of…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

Operations at General Santos port suspended as a precautionary measure pending the…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
BOC inspection yields P86.7M abandoned onion shipments

BOC inspection yields P86.7M abandoned onion shipments

The Bureau of Customs discovered 26 abandoned containers of fresh red onions…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CIAC seals 25‑year lease contract with Boeing supplier Heatcon

CIAC seals 25‑year lease contract with Boeing supplier Heatcon

Clark International Airport Corp. signed a 25-year lease agreement with Heatcon Asia…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Cebu commends Mactan's top 10 importers for 2025

BOC-Cebu commends Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu honored the top 10 importers of…
  • June 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read