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A Matter of Design

A Matter of Design

Since being immersed in recent months in the world of plastic recycling,…
  • January 27, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Efficiency of Local Ocean Freight Forwarders A Concern

Efficiency of Local Ocean Freight Forwarders: A Pressing Concern

(This contributed article is based on a 2024 research material that first…
  • January 26, 2025
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Maersk eyes more opportunities in the Philippines

Maersk eyes more opportunities in the Philippines

Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque on January 21 met with A.P. Moller-Maersk…
  • January 26, 2025
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EU should take customs reform opportunity – WSC

EU should take customs reform opportunity – WSC

The shipping, logistics, and trade industry issued a joint statement calling for…
  • January 26, 2025
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Industry groups stress need for more IT investments to enhance customs operations

Industry groups stress need for more IT investments in customs

• Industry and trade associations, led by the EU’s Trade Contact Group,…
  • January 25, 2025
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Subic Freeport workforce grew 4.8% in 2024

Subic Freeport workforce grew 4.8% in 2024

• The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority reported a 4.8% increase in the…
  • January 25, 2025
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Mober provides e-trucks to Nestle PH for metro deliveries

Mober provides Nestle PH e-trucks for metro deliveries

Mober is providing Nestlé Philippines electric trucks for use in mid- and…
  • January 25, 2025
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PEZA, TESDA ink pact to strengthen PH workforce

PEZA, TESDA ink pact to strengthen PH workforce

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and the Technical Education and Skills Development…
  • January 25, 2025
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JAO implements pre-border inspection, e-invoicing

JAO implements pre-border inspection, e-invoicing

A joint administrative order implementing pre-border technical verification and cross-border electronic invoicing…
  • January 24, 2025
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BOC destroys P34.11M worth of vape products

BOC destroys P34.11M worth of vape products

• The Bureau of Customs destroyed 159,830 pieces of vape products valued…
  • January 24, 2025
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Customs
BOC doubles down on registration of all operating customs facilities, warehouses

BOC doubles down on registration of customs facilities, warehouses

The Bureau of Customs reminded owners of all customs facilities and warehouses…
  • April 17, 2026
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Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 16 signed the order suspending for…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. says…
  • April 16, 2026
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Reefer freight rates fairly stable but Middle East pressure building up—DHL

Reefer freight rates fairly stable but Middle East pressure building up

The reefer freight market will remain relatively steady in the second quarter…
  • April 16, 2026
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P1 Ro-Ro fee applicable to trucks with 80% raw agri cargo

P1 Ro-Ro fee applies to trucks with at least 80% raw agri cargo

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a memo detailing rules on the implementation…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

Philippine Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Manila and Chicago…
  • April 17, 2026
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CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 2026
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Cebu Pacific Q1 2026 passengers rise to 7.5M

Cebu Pacific Q1 2026 passengers rise to 7.5M

Cebu Pacific carried over 7.5 million passengers in the first quarter 2026,…
  • April 15, 2026
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Opinion
Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI On April 7, oil companies in the Philippines pushed…
  • April 13, 2026
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SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

Should the final medical assessment of a seafarer timely issued by the…
  • April 9, 2026
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A Time for Long-Term Interventions

A Time for Long-Term Interventions

I don’t mean to sound pessimistic or anything, but realistically, efforts to…
  • April 6, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

Razon says Middle East crisis impact on ICTSI still negligible but warns of global effect

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. chairman and president Enrique Razon Jr. says…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
P1 Ro-Ro fee applicable to trucks with 80% raw agri cargo

P1 Ro-Ro fee applies to trucks with at least 80% raw agri cargo

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a memo detailing rules on the implementation…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DP World’s Batangas port stimulates $28M in economic activities

DP World’s Batangas port stimulates $28M in economic activities

DP World’s Philippine presence through the Batangas Integrated Port stimulated economic activities…
  • April 15, 2026
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3PL
PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ECCP says 3-year importer accreditation enhances trade, productivity

ECCP says new BOC 3-year importer accreditation rule enhances trade

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines lauded the implementation of…
  • April 16, 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
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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
PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated broke ground on a major integrated facility in Carmelray…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

Marcos signs order suspending excise tax on LPG, kerosene

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 16 signed the order suspending for…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

Philippine Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Manila and Chicago…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki PH breaks ground on Laguna hub

Suzuki Philippines Incorporated broke ground on a major integrated facility in Carmelray…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read