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Marina slaps higher fines on domestic shipping sector

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has increased penalties for Philippine-flag vessel operators,…
  • June 1, 2009
  • 2 minute read

Customs modernization act encounters a bump

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) does not expect Congress to hear the…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 1 minute read

APEC eyes more liberalization for transport industry

SENIOR transport officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) reaffirmed their commitment…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 1 minute read

More trucks idled by crisis

ASSET layups are not only prevalent in the sea sector but also…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 1 minute read

Bottom near but recovery may be far off – PSAA

WHILE the global financial crisis is bottoming out, recovery is still nowhere…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 1 minute read

PUC pushes approval of RA 9280 Senate version

THE Port Users Confederation (PUC) is urging the Senate to immediately pass…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 2 minute read

UPS appoints Aboitiz Transport as Philippine agent

UNITED Parcel Service (UPS) has appointed Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) as its…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 1 minute read

Cargo throughput dip lower than expected in Jan-Feb

THE country’s cargo throughput dropped 7.64% in the first two months of…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 2 minute read

ATS purchase deal terminated

KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc will no longer buy the $30 million worth of…
  • May 4, 2009
  • 2 minute read

IVSP Terms of Reference

IN August of last year, we wrote that the Bureau of Customs…
  • April 20, 2009
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups are cheering the newly concluded Philippines-EU free trade agreement, echoing…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC files charges vs importer, own personnel over misdeclared agri goods

BOC files charges vs importer, staff over misdeclared agri goods

The Bureau of Customs filed six criminal complaints against an importer, customs…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
EU, PH agree on FTA; deal up for legislative approval

EU, PH agree on terms of free trade agreement

The European Union and the Philippines have agreed on the terms of…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
PIL appoints Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, to succeed Kastrup

PIL names Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, up for CEO role in 2027

Singapore-based container shipping line Pacific International Lines appointed Wan Chee Foong as…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions for adoption

PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions

A maritime delegation from the Philippines, representing both public and private sectors,…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

The Philippine Ports Authority and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed a five-year…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cathay Cargo up 8.6%, passengers hit record in August

Cathay Cargo up 8.6%, passengers hit record in August

Cathay Cargo flew 151,904 tonnes of cargo in August, an 8.6% increase…
  • September 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council OKs North-South railway, Cebu airport concession changes

The Economy and Development Council approved changes to the parameters of the…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What’s the Problem?

What’s the Problem?

In the lead-up to the 2026 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference we asked…
  • September 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

A shipping manager asked me recently: “Why care about supply chain carbon?”…
  • September 15, 2026
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Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
ICTSI secures $1-B loan from BDO with 10-year term

ICTSI secures $1B loan from BDO with 10-year term

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed a US$1 billion term loan facility…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

The Philippine Ports Authority and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed a five-year…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL

PH beauty brand Enchanté taps Ninja Van for fulfillment solutions

Filipino beauty brand newcomer Enchanté partners with Ninja Van Philippines to enhance…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO Forwarding opened its first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao at…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

Professional services firm GHD appointed Jemmalene Rubiano as director for transport &…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

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
Economy
Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups are cheering the newly concluded Philippines-EU free trade agreement, echoing…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade deficit hits $31.4B in 1H, highest six-month record

PH trade deficit hits $31.4B in 1H, highest six-month record

The country recorded its highest six-month external merchandise trade as well as…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO Forwarding opened its first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao at…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PIL appoints Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, to succeed Kastrup

PIL names Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, up for CEO role in 2027

Singapore-based container shipping line Pacific International Lines appointed Wan Chee Foong as…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PEZA, Clean Air Asia to study fleet electrification, EV rollout to start in Mactan

PEZA, Clean Air Asia to study fleet electrification, EV rollout to start in Mactan

Feasibility study will assess technical, operational, financial, and institutional viability of shifting…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read