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Philippine Airlines launches new Palau route, revives Saipan flights

PAL launches new Palau route, revives Saipan flights

Philippine Airlines is expanding its Pacific reach with the launch of a…
  • April 14, 2026
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PASIA launches AI-powered online procurement academy

PASIA launches AI-powered online procurement academy

The Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia unveiled its new digital learning…
  • April 14, 2026
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APECO, Poro Point, John Hay added as certified agencies for BOC’s CPRS

APECO, Poro Point, John Hay authorities added as BOC CPRS accrediting agencies

Three freeport management entities have been added to the list of accrediting…
  • April 13, 2026
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Middle East crisis weighs down global trade after 2025 growth—UNCTAD

Middle East crisis weighs down global trade after 2025 growth—UNCTAD

The Middle East conflict and its resulting impact on higher logistics costs…
  • April 13, 2026
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Infocentric, Shipsy team up for logistics solutions in PH

Infocentric, Shipsy team up for AI-driven logistics solutions in PH

Infocentric Solutions and Shipsy are partnering to deploy artificial intelligence-driven logistics solutions…
  • April 13, 2026
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Philadelphia Port positions as key East Coast hub for PH exports

Philadelphia Port positions as key East Coast hub for PH exports

The Port of Philadelphia is positioning itself as a major East Coast…
  • April 13, 2026
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PEZA Q1 2026 investments

PEZA approves P46.5B in Q1 2026 investments, notes pivot to high-value activities

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority kicked off 2026 with a significant capital…
  • April 13, 2026
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3-year importer accreditation takes effect with new requirements

3-year importer accreditation takes effect under new BOC rules

The Bureau of Customs extended the validity of importers’ accreditation to three…
  • April 13, 2026
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PPA expands port digital payments with MYEG PH system

PPA expands port digital payments with MYEG PH system

MYEG Philippines, Inc. and the Philippine Ports Authority have partnered to expand…
  • April 13, 2026
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Global container volumes hit 5-year high at 15M TEUs in Feb 2026

Global container volumes hit 5-year high at 15M TEUs in Feb 2026

Global container volumes rose to 15.04 million twenty-foot equivalent units in February…
  • April 13, 2026
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Customs
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
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BOC trims IAS valuation request period to 3 days from 5

BOC orders faster IAS valuation request processing

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered a shorter processing period for valuation requests…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PCCBI awaits BOC formal order on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

PCCBI awaits BOC confirmation on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

The Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers expects the Bureau of Customs to…
  • April 15, 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
  • 3 minute read
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 apply 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
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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CIAC remits P585M dividend to gov’t from 2025 income, up 88%

CIAC remits P585M dividend to gov’t from 2025 income, up 88%

Clark International Airport Corp. delivered a record dividend to the national government,…
  • April 15, 2026
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22 nations back ICAO Call to Action on aviation safety, sustainability goals

22 nations back ICAO call to action on aviation safety, sustainability goals

A new Call to Action supporting the International Civil Aviation Organization’s global…
  • 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 apply 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
  • 3 minute read
3PL
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
Supply chain disruptions put Cebu ecozone workers on forced leave

Supply chain disruptions place Cebu ecozone workers on forced leave

230 workers of Cebu Toyo Corporation were placed on indefinite forced leave…
  • April 16, 2026
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PCCBI awaits BOC formal order on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

PCCBI awaits BOC confirmation on customs brokers’ 3-year accreditation

The Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers expects the Bureau of Customs to…
  • April 15, 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
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
PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. reiterated its support for a proposed suspension…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
Press Releases
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
PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

PHILEXPORT pushes VAT suspension on fuel

The Philippine Exporters Confederation Inc. reiterated its support for a proposed suspension…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC trims IAS valuation request period to 3 days from 5

BOC orders faster IAS valuation request processing

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered a shorter processing period for valuation requests…
  • April 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read