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PNR eyes integration of cargo trains into North-South Commuter Railway

PNR eyes integration of cargo trains into North-South Commuter Railway

The Philippine National Railways eyes integration of cargo trains into the North-South…
  • November 23, 2024
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PPA transfers K-9 academy to PCG

The Philippine Ports Authority officially turned over to the Philippine Coast Guard…
  • November 22, 2024
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2GO offers AFP personnel discounts

2GO offers AFP personnel discounts

The 2GO Group has partnered with the Armed Forces of the Philippines…
  • November 20, 2024
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BOC-Clark foils smuggling of spiderlings

BOC-Clark foils smuggling of spiderlings

The Bureau of Customs–Port of Clark foiled an attempt to smuggle 178…
  • November 20, 2024
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NLEX Candaba 3rd Viaduct to fully open in Dec

NLEX Candaba 3rd Viaduct to fully open in Dec

The North Luzon Expressway Candaba 3rd Viaduct project is now 97% complete…
  • November 20, 2024
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Rice tariff collections at all-time high of P30B

Rice tariff collections at all-time high of P30B

The Philippines’ rice tariff collections hit an all-time high of just over…
  • November 20, 2024
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BOC recognized at Gawad Pilipino Awards 2024

BOC recognized at Gawad Pilipino Awards 2024

• The Bureau of Customs and Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio were cited at…
  • November 20, 2024
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Hapag-Lloyd revenues fall in first three quarters

Hapag-Lloyd revenues fell in the first three quarters of the year, with…
  • November 20, 2024
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Taguba

Taguba, 2 others sentenced to life in prison for P6.4B shabu shipment

A Manila regional trial court sentenced Mark Ruben Taguba II and two…
  • November 20, 2024
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PortCalls November 20, 2024

Our latest issue (November 20, 2024). Stories include: Local air carriers deliver…
  • November 20, 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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 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–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
  • 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
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