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AFAB launches vessel communication system

AFAB launches vessel communication system

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan launched a high-tech vessel…
  • September 23, 2024
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Marcos signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

Marcos signs Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers into law

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. finally on Monday (Sept 23) signed into law…
  • September 23, 2024
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Corn syrup import clearance fee hiked 1,900%

Corn syrup import clearance fee hiked 1,900%

The Sugar Regulatory Administration raised the import clearance fee for high fructose…
  • September 23, 2024
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BOC impounds ships over illegal fuel transfer

BOC impounds ships over illegal fuel transfer

The Bureau of Customs impounded two fuel tankers involved in illegal fuel…
  • September 23, 2024
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ASEAN adopts regional strategy on biofouling management

ASEAN member states adopted the Regional Strategy on Biofouling Management at the…
  • September 23, 2024
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Supply chain impact people

For the People

It can be difficult to pay attention to everything being said from…
  • September 23, 2024
  • 4 minute read
Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Asia

Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions Amid Geopolitical Tensions in Asia

Global supply chains have always been complex, requiring the seamless integration of…
  • September 23, 2024
  • 5 minute read

PortCalls September 23, 2024

Our latest issue (September 23, 2024). Stories include: PPA eyes additional penalties…
  • September 23, 2024
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Cathay Pacific carried 6.3% more cargo in Aug

Cathay Pacific carried 6.3% more cargo in Aug

Cathay Pacific carried 124,236 tons of cargo in August, an increase of…
  • September 21, 2024
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PPA eyes additional penalties for overstaying rice shipments

The Philippine Ports Authority is looking at imposing additional penalties or doubling…
  • September 20, 2024
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Customs
PH opens door to UK poultry imports from avian flu-free zones

PH opens door to UK poultry imports from avian flu-free zones

The Department of Agriculture is allowing poultry imports from areas in the…
  • April 22, 2026
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BOC backs growing OFW fraud case vs Makati Express Cargo

BOC backs growing OFW fraud case vs Makati Express Cargo

The Bureau of Customs is supporting the criminal cases filed against Makati…
  • April 22, 2026
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PNOC receives diesel shipment in Subic as part of emergency buffer

PNOC receives diesel shipment in Subic as part of emergency buffer

The Philippine National Oil Company received a shipment of 329,505 barrels of…
  • April 22, 2026
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Maritime
Shipping industry highlights support for IMO ahead of MEPC meet

Shipping industry highlights support for IMO ahead of MEPC meet

The global shipping industry, as represented by seven major associations, expressed united…
  • April 22, 2026
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Retired Navy commander Bernabe appointed new MARINA deputy administrator

Retired Navy commander Bernabe appointed new MARINA deputy administrator

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Loumer Palapal Bernabe, a retired rear admiral…
  • April 21, 2026
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Philippine Ship Agents Association rejoins global FONASBA

Philippine Ship Agents Association rejoins global FONASBA

The Philippine Ship Agents Association welcomed representatives of the Federation of National…
  • April 21, 2026
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Aviation
CAAP taps Spain's Indra Group for air navigation data system

CAAP taps Spain’s Indra Group for air navigation data system

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently launched its New Aeronautical…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Fuel surcharge on airfares, cargo spikes to Level 19 from Level 8

Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo rates spikes to Level 19 from Level 8

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a Level 19 fuel surcharge that airlines…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Planned revival of Davao-Manado flights to get trade, tourism support

Planned revival of Davao-Manado flights to get trade, tourism support

The planned revival of direct flights between Davao and Manado will be…
  • April 21, 2026
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Opinion
Connecting the Dots

Now We’re Connecting the Dots

It might seem like the worst is over. We have seen oil…
  • April 20, 2026
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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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Ports/Terminals
CAAP taps Spain's Indra Group for air navigation data system

CAAP taps Spain’s Indra Group for air navigation data system

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently launched its New Aeronautical…
  • April 22, 2026
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PAL suspends Saipan flights due to post-typhoon runway repairs

PAL suspends Saipan flights until June 18

Philippine Airlines is suspending until June 18, 2026 flights to and from…
  • April 21, 2026
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Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 set for May 6

Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 set for May 6

The Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 is set on…
  • April 20, 2026
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3PL
BOC backs growing OFW fraud case vs Makati Express Cargo

BOC backs growing OFW fraud case vs Makati Express Cargo

The Bureau of Customs is supporting the criminal cases filed against Makati…
  • April 22, 2026
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Fuel volatility main driver of air, ocean freight markets—DHL

Fuel volatility main driver of air, ocean freight markets—DHL

Both the air and ocean global freight markets are driven mainly by…
  • April 20, 2026
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Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 set for May 6

Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 set for May 6

The Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026 is set on…
  • April 20, 2026
  • 2 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
PH opens door to UK poultry imports from avian flu-free zones

PH opens door to UK poultry imports from avian flu-free zones

The Department of Agriculture is allowing poultry imports from areas in the…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA steps up accreditation of agri-haulers for free tollway access

DA steps up accreditation of agri-haulers for free tollway access

The Department of Agriculture is scaling participation in its re-activated Food Lane…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Fuel surcharge on airfares, cargo spikes to Level 19 from Level 8

Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo rates spikes to Level 19 from Level 8

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a Level 19 fuel surcharge that airlines…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Shipping industry highlights support for IMO ahead of MEPC meet

Shipping industry highlights support for IMO ahead of MEPC meet

The global shipping industry, as represented by seven major associations, expressed united…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CAAP taps Spain's Indra Group for air navigation data system

CAAP taps Spain’s Indra Group for air navigation data system

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines recently launched its New Aeronautical…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH opens door to UK poultry imports from avian flu-free zones

PH opens door to UK poultry imports from avian flu-free zones

The Department of Agriculture is allowing poultry imports from areas in the…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read