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TCC Cancellation and Revalidation Starting Aug 1

THE Department of Finance (DOF) has issued a new order requiring the…
  • July 31, 2006
  • 4 minute read

WTO Review of Free Trade Agreements

The continuing failure of WTO members to enter into major agreements starting…
  • July 17, 2006
  • 3 minute read

RP to Adopt the Revised Kyoto Convention

THERE are at present two proposed legislation pending in Congress which, if…
  • July 3, 2006
  • 3 minute read

Stricter Marina rules on wooden-hulled vessel manufacture loom

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said it may implement stricter rules on…
  • July 3, 2006
  • 1 minute read

No deal yet on customs passes for forwarders

THE Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) providing for the issuance of customs passes…
  • July 3, 2006
  • 2 minute read

CMO 20-2006: Rules for Alcohol and Tobacco products

IN a previous column (January 30, 2006, Port-Calls), we wrote about the…
  • June 21, 2006
  • 4 minute read

CVCRRC – Valuation and Classification Disputes

In a previous article (PortCalls, April 10, 2006), we wrote about CMO…
  • June 5, 2006
  • 4 minute read

MICT soon to be fitted with scanners

INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is planning to install gamma ray…
  • June 5, 2006
  • 2 minute read

BOC May collection up 41%

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected revenues of P17.2 billion in May,…
  • June 5, 2006
  • 2 minute read

It’s final: ICTSI, ATS not interested in NH

PORT operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and domestic shipping company…
  • June 5, 2006
  • 2 minute read
Customs
PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

The country’s balance of trade increased for the eight month in a…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September (8.6% for international…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

Twenty-six States signed the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, known as…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Starhorse RoRo vessel with 14 cargo trucks tilts near Quezon port

Starhorse RoRo vessel with 14 cargo trucks lists near Quezon port

A roll-on/roll-off vessel operated by Starhorse Shipping Lines Inc. that was carrying…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Retired Navy officer Bernabe appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Retired Navy officer Bernabe appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Retired Navy officer Loumer Bernabe appointed as officer-in-charge-administrator of the Maritime Industry…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Philippine Span Asia deploys new container ship on Manila-Cebu-Davao route

Philippine Span Asia deploys new ship on Manila-Cebu-Davao route

Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corp. deployed its first brand-new container vessel, Span…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL utilizes A350-1000 for Manila-San Francisco daily flights

PAL utilizes A350-1000 for Manila-San Francisco daily flights

Philippine Airlines is using its flagship Airbus A350-1000 for its daily flights…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September (8.6% for international…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Some 100 Cebu Pacific flights on Nov 14-18 affected by ASEAN Summit

ASEAN Summit may disrupt 100 Cebu Pacific flights

About 100 flights of Cebu Pacific from November 14-18 may be affected…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Who Owns the Box? Who Builds the Way Out?

Who Owns the Box? Who Builds the Way Out?

Why the empty container crisis needs depots, rails, and barges, not just…
  • October 27, 2026
  • 5 minute read
New Logistics Hubs Are Opening. Who Will Win the Business?

New Logistics Hubs Are Opening. Who Will Win the Business?

A faster shipment is not the same as a new customer. That…
  • October 27, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Some 100 Cebu Pacific flights on Nov 14-18 affected by ASEAN Summit

ASEAN Summit may disrupt 100 Cebu Pacific flights

About 100 flights of Cebu Pacific from November 14-18 may be affected…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority reiterated that the deadline for the submission…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Mingyang Group eyes port development for offshore wind projects in PH

China’s Mingyang eyes PH port, turbine plant for offshore wind

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Limited is looking at expanding its ventures…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
FAST Logistics suppliers get access to BPI’s supply chain finance program

FAST Logistics suppliers get access to BPI finance program

FAST Logistics Group partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands, giving its…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

Twenty-six States signed the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, known as…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority reiterated that the deadline for the submission…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
Economy
APECO signs P9.45B LNG power project deal with US, local firms

APECO signs P9.45B LNG power project deal with US, local firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority signed an agreement with…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

The country’s balance of trade increased for the eight month in a…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September (8.6% for international…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
APECO signs P9.45B LNG power project deal with US, local firms

APECO signs P9.45B LNG power project deal with US, local firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority signed an agreement with…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

The country’s balance of trade increased for the eight month in a…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Starhorse RoRo vessel with 14 cargo trucks tilts near Quezon port

Starhorse RoRo vessel with 14 cargo trucks lists near Quezon port

A roll-on/roll-off vessel operated by Starhorse Shipping Lines Inc. that was carrying…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read