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East Java Multipurpose Terminal handles first container ship

East Java Multipurpose Terminal handles first container ship

East Java Multipurpose Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in Indonesia,…
  • December 26, 2024
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PortCalls December 25, 2024

Our latest stories (December 25, 2024). Stories include: ICTSI firm to run…
  • December 26, 2024
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Philippines-Korea FTA to take effect Dec 31

Philippines-Korea FTA to take effect Dec 31

The Philippines-Korea free trade agreement will take effect on December 31, 2024,…
  • December 24, 2024
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Cebu Pacific takes delivery of 16th aircraft for 2024

Cebu Pacific takes delivery of 16th aircraft for 2024

Cebu Pacific took delivery of its 16th aircraft for 2024, an A330neo,…
  • December 23, 2024
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Evergreen Line moves to decongest container inventory in PH

Evergreen Line is moving to decongest its container inventory in the Philippines…
  • December 23, 2024
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PEZA, DOLE in data sharing pact to ease hiring of foreigners in ecozones

PEZA, DOLE in data sharing pact to ease hiring of foreigners in ecozones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and Department of Labor and Employment signed…
  • December 23, 2024
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Trump demands Panama lower transit fees, or else

The Panama Canal is charging ‘exhorbitant prices and rates of passage,’ on…
  • December 23, 2024
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Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation

MPTC grants toll-free access on Christmas, New Year

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation is granting toll-free passage for motorists traveling on…
  • December 23, 2024
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Airfares in Jan steady with unchanged fuel surcharge

Airfares are likely to remain steady in January as the Civil Aeronautics…
  • December 23, 2024
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PortCalls December 23, 2024

Our latest stories (December 23, 2024). Stories include: DOTr signs 5 infra…
  • December 23, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Customs
BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection

The Bureau of Customs’ Manila International Container Port set a new single-day…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
US, PH to develop 4,000-ac industrial hub for supply chain inputs

US, PH to develop industrial hub within Luzon Economic Corridor

The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a 4,000-acre industrial…
  • April 17, 2026
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BOC doubles down on registration of all operating customs facilities, warehouses

BOC doubles down on registration of customs facilities, warehouses

The Bureau of Customs is strictly implementing the registration requirement for all…
  • April 17, 2026
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Maritime
MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 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
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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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Aviation
PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November 2026

PAL to fly nonstop Manila-Chicago by November

Philippine Airlines will launch the first-ever nonstop service between Manila and Chicago…
  • April 17, 2026
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CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 2026
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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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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
BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection

The Bureau of Customs’ Manila International Container Port set a new single-day…
  • April 17, 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
P1 Ro-Ro fee applicable to trucks with 80% raw agri cargo

P1 Ro-Ro fee applies 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
3PL
Uniqlo Logistics Facility opens in Riverpark complex

Uniqlo Logistics Facility opens in Riverpark complex

Uniqlo opened its new logistics facility at the Riverpark complex in Cavite…
  • April 17, 2026
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PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA approves Tradam registration as logistics service enterprise

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

CAAP proposes penalties for violations in dangerous goods handling

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is proposing penalties for violations…
  • April 17, 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
  • 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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Economy
MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
US, PH to develop 4,000-ac industrial hub for supply chain inputs

US, PH to develop industrial hub within Luzon Economic Corridor

The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a 4,000-acre industrial…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA inks registration agreement with Tradam logistics firm

PEZA approves Tradam registration as logistics service enterprise

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomed Tradam Import-Export Corporation as its newest…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection.

BOC‑MICP records historic P2B single‑day collection

The Bureau of Customs’ Manila International Container Port set a new single-day…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
US, PH to develop 4,000-ac industrial hub for supply chain inputs

US, PH to develop industrial hub within Luzon Economic Corridor

The United States and the Philippines plan to establish a 4,000-acre industrial…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read