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PortCalls December 11, 2024

Our latest stories (December 11, 2024). Stories include: PPA soon to bid…
  • December 11, 2024
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PPA to invite bids for Iloilo terminal vessel traffic system

The Philippine Ports Authority will invite bids for a vessel traffic management…
  • December 10, 2024
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FedEx launches export permit services at select 2GO outlets

FedEx launches export permit services at select 2GO outlets

• FedEx has launched export permit services at select 2GO outlets nationwide…
  • December 10, 2024
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Philippines, Chile start economic partnership negotiations

Philippines, Chile start economic partnership negotiations

The Philippines and Chile have started negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership…
  • December 10, 2024
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PH trade deficit widens by 36.8% in Oct

PH trade deficit widens by 36.8% in Oct

The Philippines’ trade deficit in October widened by 36.8% year-on-year as imports…
  • December 10, 2024
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PPA soon to bid out P2.4B Camarines Norte offshore wind port project

The Philippine Ports Authority will soon bid out the P2.4-billion redevelopment project…
  • December 10, 2024
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Marcos signs law extending RCEF life, triples its budget

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on December 9 signed a law extending the…
  • December 9, 2024
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ICTSI’s Ecuador unit strengthens ties to Asia

ICTSI’s Ecuador unit strengthens ties to Asia

Contecon Guayaquil S.A. de C.V., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Ecuadorian business…
  • December 9, 2024
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PAL offers more flights during holiday season

Philippine Airlines will mount more flights to key domestic and international destinations…
  • December 9, 2024
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PH, Canada launch exploratory FTA talks

PH, Canada launch exploratory FTA talks

The Philippines and Canada will soon begin discussions on a possible free…
  • December 9, 2024
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Customs
BOC–Port of Batangas surpasses Q1 2026 revenue target

BOC–Port of Batangas exceeds Q1 2026 revenue target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas exceeded its revenue target for the…
  • April 18, 2026
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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
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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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Maritime
MARINA approves 75% discount on select fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on select fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
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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–Port of Batangas surpasses Q1 2026 revenue target

BOC–Port of Batangas exceeds Q1 2026 revenue target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas exceeded its revenue target for the…
  • April 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
3PL
Uniqlo Logistics Facility opens in Riverpark complex

Uniqlo logistics facility opens in Cavite, biggest in southeast Asia

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
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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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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
BOC–Port of Batangas surpasses Q1 2026 revenue target

BOC–Port of Batangas exceeds Q1 2026 revenue target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas exceeded its revenue target for the…
  • April 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MARINA approves 75% discount on select fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on select 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
Press Releases
BOC–Port of Batangas surpasses Q1 2026 revenue target

BOC–Port of Batangas exceeds Q1 2026 revenue target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas exceeded its revenue target for the…
  • April 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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 select fees, other relief measures

MARINA approves 75% discount on select fees, other relief measures

The Maritime Industry Authority Board approved regulatory relief and support measures to…
  • April 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read