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President’s Message

Today we have a repeat guest columnist from the ranks of SCMAP.…
  • February 11, 2014
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Trade reforms to open up e-commerce to more SMEs

Significant trade reforms are needed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)…
  • February 10, 2014
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US ports bracing for liner alliances, S. Korea to probe P3

The ports of Seattle and Tacoma in the U.S. are seeking to…
  • February 10, 2014
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Samsung scraps Zim order for 3 box ships

South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries has dropped contracts for the delivery of…
  • February 10, 2014
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Singapore cautiously upbeat about shipping in 2014

As the global economy makes small strides toward improvement, Singapore’s Minister of…
  • February 10, 2014
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Some iCARE functions for transfer to BIR in Q1

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) will outsource some functions of its…
  • February 7, 2014
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De Ocampo is new PUC president

Port Users Confederation (PUC) president Dominador de Guzman has retired and turned…
  • February 7, 2014
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PPA posts 58% hike in net profit

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) generated a P4.87-billion net profit in the…
  • February 7, 2014
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CAAP taps Aussie-PH partners to upgrade air traffic management system

THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has signed an agreement with…
  • February 7, 2014
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Maersk most punctual as lines sacrifice reliability to slash costs

Liner shipping is becoming less and less reliable as operators ignore service…
  • February 7, 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 names Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025, led by A.D. Gothong

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
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Maritime
GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

Operations at General Santos port were suspended pending completion of inspection and…
  • 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
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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
BOC-Cebu commends Mactan's top 10 importers for 2025

BOC-Cebu names Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025, led by A.D. Gothong

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu honored the top 10 importers of…
  • 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
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
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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
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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 names Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025, led by A.D. Gothong

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 were suspended pending completion of inspection and…
  • 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 names Mactan’s top 10 importers for 2025, led by A.D. Gothong

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