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Gov’t temporarily reduces tax on vessels transporting petroleum products

Gov’t temporarily cuts tax on vessels transporting petroleum products

The government is reducing the tax on owners and operators of tankers…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MacroAsia H1 net income drops 29.7% due to higher costs

MacroAsia H1 net income drops 29.7% due to higher costs

MacroAsia Corporation reported a consolidated net income of P546.5 million in the…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls August 12, 2026

Our latest issue (August 12, 2026). Stories include: BOC’s AMO implements streamlined…
  • August 12, 2026
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DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the expansion of local enoki mushroom…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal enhances domestic shipping connectivity

Rio Brasil Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in the Port…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Astron Appliances partners with Ninja Van to streamline e‑commerce logistics

Astron Appliances partners with Ninja Van to streamline e‑commerce logistics

Astron Appliances partnered with Ninja Van to support its expanding e-commerce operations,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC head office moving soon to One Pacific by the Bay

BOC to temporarily relocate head office to Pasay

The Bureau of Customs will temporarily relocate its head office to the…
  • August 11, 2026
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DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain Philippines is expanding its services to Century Pacific Food,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
AyalaLand Logistics’ H1 net income drops 89% to P11M

AyalaLand Logistics’ H1 net income drops 89% to P11M

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. registered a net income of P11 million in…
  • August 11, 2026
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Cebu Pacific expanding flights to China, Japan, Vietnam in Q4

Cebu Pacific expanding flights to China, Japan, Vietnam in Q4

Cebu Pacific is ramping up its international connectivity in the fourth quarter…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs
PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

The Philippines and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding doubling the weekly…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Philippines ships 6MT of fermented cacao beans to New Zealand

Philippines ships 6MT of cacao beans to New Zealand

The Philippines opened a new export market for its cacao industry with…
  • August 13, 2026
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BOC’s Top Importers Office officially launched

BOC’s Top Importers Office officially launched

The Bureau of Customs officially launched its newly-established Top Importers Office It…
  • August 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
HMM earns profit in H1 2026 despite shipping market volatility

HMM earns profit in H1 2026 despite shipping market volatility

HMM saw a ₩6.121 trillion (US$3 billion) revenue in the first half…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu port operators seek 25% hike in domestic cargo handling rates

Cebu port operators seek 25% hike in domestic cargo-handling rates

The Port of Cebu Association of Cargo Handling Operators, Inc. proposed a…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read

IMO chief condemns deadly attack on cargo ship off Yemen, demands release of held seafarers

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemns projectile attack on cargo ship…
  • August 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

The Philippines and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding doubling the weekly…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rises 4.7% in July 2026

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rises 4.7% in July 2026

Cebu Pacific carried more than 2.2 million passengers in July 2026, up…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos orders agencies to fast-track Sangley Point airport project

Marcos orders agencies to fast-track Sangley Point airport project

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered to expedite the development of Sangley Point…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion

Fears, Anxieties, and Valid Concerns

There’s this development over the last few months that I didn’t think…
  • August 10, 2026
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Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Some carriers may start using the Suez route again. That sounds like…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
When the Cargo Stops Moving: Why Customs Brokers Need a Business Continuity Plan

When the Cargo Stops Moving: Why Customs Brokers Need a Business Continuity Plan

Global trade in 2026 no longer moves on predictable rails. Tariff volatility,…
  • August 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

The Philippines and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding doubling the weekly…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu port operators seek 25% hike in domestic cargo handling rates

Cebu port operators seek 25% hike in domestic cargo-handling rates

The Port of Cebu Association of Cargo Handling Operators, Inc. proposed a…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Marcos orders agencies to fast-track Sangley Point airport project

Marcos orders agencies to fast-track Sangley Point airport project

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered to expedite the development of Sangley Point…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
Upcoming UPS Clark hub to boost logistics infra, cargo movement

UPS’ upcoming Clark hub seen boosting PH logistics, cargo movement

UPS’ upcoming new hub in Clark, Pampanga is expected to improve service…
  • August 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Astron Appliances partners with Ninja Van to streamline e‑commerce logistics

Astron Appliances partners with Ninja Van to streamline e‑commerce logistics

Astron Appliances partnered with Ninja Van to support its expanding e-commerce operations,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain Philippines is expanding its services to Century Pacific Food,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
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
  • 1 minute read
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
Economy
PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

The Philippines and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding doubling the weekly…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu port operators seek 25% hike in domestic cargo handling rates

Cebu port operators seek 25% hike in domestic cargo-handling rates

The Port of Cebu Association of Cargo Handling Operators, Inc. proposed a…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
1st Luzon Economic Corridor investment forum set Sept 10-11

1st Luzon Economic Corridor investment forum set Sept 10-11

The governments of the United States, the Philippines and Japan will co-host…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
HMM earns profit in H1 2026 despite shipping market volatility

HMM earns profit in H1 2026 despite shipping market volatility

HMM saw a ₩6.121 trillion (US$3 billion) revenue in the first half…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

PH, Türkiye ink deal to double air link to 14 flights weekly

The Philippines and Türkiye signed a memorandum of understanding doubling the weekly…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rises 4.7% in July 2026

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rises 4.7% in July 2026

Cebu Pacific carried more than 2.2 million passengers in July 2026, up…
  • August 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read