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Asia-Europe air freight capacity, prices strained by airspace curbs

Asia-Europe air freight capacity, prices strained by airspace curbs

Airspace closures over the Middle East region does not simply mean commercial…
  • March 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC sets draft rules for foreign cable-laying & repair vessels

BOC drafts rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying & repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs is prescribing rules for the uniform treatment on…
  • March 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Draft rules on empty container monitoring system up for review

Draft rules on empty container monitoring system up for review

The Bureau of Customs is calling on stakeholders to submit their position…
  • March 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global logistics face major disruption as Middle East crisis escalates

Global logistics face major disruption as Middle East crisis escalates

The swift escalation of conflict following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran…
  • March 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air cargo demand rises 5.6% in January

Global air cargo demand rises 5.6% in January

The International Air Transport Association reported global air cargo demand grew 5.6%…
  • March 3, 2026
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BOC calls for comments on draft Jet A-1 fuel facility rules

BOC calls for comments on draft Jet A-1 fuel facility rules

The Bureau of Customs has completed the proposed rules on the establishment…
  • March 3, 2026
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PH flag vessels told to take full caution amid Middle East conflict

PH flag vessels told to exercise full caution amid Middle East conflict

The Maritime Industry Authority directed all Philippine-registered ships operating overseas to strictly…
  • March 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Fuel marking consultancy deadline again moved to March 20

Fuel marking consultancy deadline again moved to March 20

The deadline for the submission of expressions of interest to provide project…
  • March 2, 2026
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Business groups ask gov’t to help minimize Middle East crisis impact

Business groups ask gov’t to help minimize Middle East crisis impact

Business groups raised deep concern over “serious economic consequences” of the escalating…
  • March 2, 2026
  • 4 minute read
IMO chief warns on Hormuz attacks as oil route risks escalate

IMO chief alarmed over Hormuz attacks as oil route risks escalate

International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez raised alarm over attacks on merchant…
  • March 2, 2026
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Customs
Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill has been filed in Congress seeking to strengthen oversight functions…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Customs, PDEA intercept P756K kush shipment at Clark

Customs, PDEA intercept P756K kush shipment at Clark

Joint operatives from the Bureau of Customs, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, South Korea sign pact for smoother trade, investment flows

PH, South Korea sign pact for smoother trade, investment flows

The Philippines and South Korea signed an upgraded memorandum of understanding that…
  • March 5, 2026
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Maritime
Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill has been filed in Congress seeking to strengthen oversight functions…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 5 minute read
ICTSI income grows 23% to over $1B as ports handle more cargo

ICTSI income grows 23% to over $1B as ports handle more cargo

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. reported an attributable net income of US$1.05…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH ports unaffected by Middle East maritime disruptions

PH ports unaffected by Middle East maritime disruptions

The Philippine Ports Authority assured the country’s maritime gateways remain fully operational…
  • March 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Domestic airfreight volume up 1.9% in 2025

Domestic airfreight volume up 1.9% in 2025

Domestic airfreight forwarders processed 68.458 million kilograms of cargo in 2025, up…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Major carriers in the Gulf have resumed freighter operations but still at…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
International air cargo drops slightly to 17.4M kgs in 2025

International air freight forwarders in PH handle 0.2% less volume in 2025

International airfreight forwarders operating in the Philippines handled 17.377 million kilograms of…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

Major shipping lines, including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, are actively shifting vessels back…
  • February 28, 2026
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A truly tall order

A Truly Tall Order

Perhaps the most striking statistic that I saw during the economic briefing…
  • February 23, 2026
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Stop the Cash Leak: BOC Eyes 15-Day Clock on Container Deposits

Stop the Cash Leak: BOC Eyes 15-Day Clock on Container Deposits

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is proposing a new…
  • February 15, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Major carriers in the Gulf have resumed freighter operations but still at…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI income grows 23% to over $1B as ports handle more cargo

ICTSI income grows 23% to over $1B as ports handle more cargo

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. reported an attributable net income of US$1.05…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ATI all set to delist after successful tender offer

ATI all set to delist after successful tender offer

Asian Terminals Inc. secured enough shares from its tender offer to public…
  • March 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
PHLPost halts acceptance of mail to 35 countries

PHLPost halts acceptance of mail to 35 countries

Philippine Postal Corporation temporarily suspends international outbound mail to 35 countries Suspension…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Rhenus opens Parañaque warehouse in PH expansion drive

Rhenus opens Parañaque warehouse in PH expansion drive

Rhenus Group opened a new 7,320-square meter multi-user warehouse in Parañaque City…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Domestic airfreight volume up 1.9% in 2025

Domestic airfreight volume up 1.9% in 2025

Domestic airfreight forwarders processed 68.458 million kilograms of cargo in 2025, up…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill filed on regulation of international shipping line fees

Another bill has been filed in Congress seeking to strengthen oversight functions…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Domestic airfreight volume up 1.9% in 2025

Domestic airfreight volume up 1.9% in 2025

Domestic airfreight forwarders processed 68.458 million kilograms of cargo in 2025, up…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
International air cargo drops slightly to 17.4M kgs in 2025

International air freight forwarders in PH handle 0.2% less volume in 2025

International airfreight forwarders operating in the Philippines handled 17.377 million kilograms of…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Press Releases
PHLPost halts acceptance of mail to 35 countries

PHLPost halts acceptance of mail to 35 countries

Philippine Postal Corporation temporarily suspends international outbound mail to 35 countries Suspension…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Rhenus opens Parañaque warehouse in PH expansion drive

Rhenus opens Parañaque warehouse in PH expansion drive

Rhenus Group opened a new 7,320-square meter multi-user warehouse in Parañaque City…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs, PDEA intercept P756K kush shipment at Clark

Customs, PDEA intercept P756K kush shipment at Clark

Joint operatives from the Bureau of Customs, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, and…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read