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Trump ends duty-free treatment for low-value imports from China, HK

Trump ends duty-free treatment for low-value imports from China, HK

US President Donald Trump is ending duty-free treatment for low-value imports from…
  • April 3, 2025
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Trump announces 10% across-the-board tariffs

Trump announces 10% across-the-board tariffs

US President Donald Trump announces across-the-board 10% baseline tariff effective April 5…
  • April 3, 2025
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PH manufacturing contracts in March, ending 18-month growth streak

PH manufacturing contracts in March, ending 18-month growth streak

• The Philippine manufacturing sector contracted in March, the first time in…
  • April 2, 2025
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Global e-commerce logistics market set to soar in 2025

Global e-commerce logistics market set to soar in 2025

The global e-commerce and e-fulfilment market is set to grow by 15.5%…
  • April 2, 2025
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PEZA investment approvals up 294% in Q1

PEZA investment approvals up 294% in Q1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 294.26% more investments in the first…
  • April 2, 2025
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PortCalls April 2, 2025

Our latest stories (April 2, 2025). Stories include: Xeneta lists biggest supply…
  • April 2, 2025
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Zen Industrial Pharma Ecozone to host PH’s first US FDA-certified pharma facility

Zen Industrial Pharma Ecozone to host PH’s first US FDA-certified pharma facility

Zen Industrial Pharma Ecozone will host the country’s first pharmaceutical manufacturing facility…
  • April 1, 2025
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MARINA monitors ships' safety compliance ahead of Lent

MARINA monitors ships’ safety compliance ahead of Lent

The Maritime Industry Authority kicked off today (April 1) intensified monitoring of…
  • April 1, 2025
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Global air cargo demand dips in Feb, first time since 2023 — IATA

Global air cargo demand dipped in February, the first decline since mid-2023,…
  • April 1, 2025
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BOC re-implements order helping forwarders avoid penalty on late manifest submission

BOC re-implements order helping forwarders avoid penalty on late manifest submission

The Bureau of Customs is re-implementing from April 1 an order that…
  • March 31, 2025
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Customs
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
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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
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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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Maritime
WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech Global joins DCSA+, the partnership program of the Digital Container Shipping…
  • May 19, 2026
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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 a third barge to ply between Tanza…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL, Qatar Airways expand network, rewards partnership

PAL, Qatar Airways expand network

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership through a…
  • May 19, 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
Opinion
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
  • May 19, 2026
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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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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 a third barge to ply between Tanza…
  • 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
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3PL
WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech Global joins DCSA+, the partnership program of the Digital Container Shipping…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 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
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
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
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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
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Press Releases
WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech joins DCSA+ to advance digital integration in container shipping

WiseTech Global joins DCSA+, the partnership program of the Digital Container Shipping…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL, Qatar Airways expand network, rewards partnership

PAL, Qatar Airways expand network

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership through a…
  • May 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read