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MCT welcomes first call of SITC’s new China-PH service

MCT welcomes first call of SITC’s new China-PH service

Mindanao Container Terminal recently received the inaugural call of SITC’s new China-Philippines…
  • August 6, 2024
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PH trade deficit widens in June

The Philippines’ trade deficit widened year-on-year in June 2024 as exports posted…
  • August 6, 2024
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Deligero named 2024 outstanding customs broker

Joel Deligero is this year’s outstanding customs broker for his distinguished contribution…
  • August 6, 2024
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Cargo volumes handled by NAIA, MCIA up in first half of 2024

Cargo volumes handled by NAIA, MCIA up in first half of 2024

Two of the country’s main gateways—Ninoy Aquino International Airport and Mactan- Cebu…
  • August 6, 2024
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First tranche of MICT, Manila South Harbor cargo handling tariff hike begins

First tranche of Manila ports cargo handling tariff hike begins

The first tranche of the increase in cargo-handling tariff at Manila International…
  • August 6, 2024
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DOF plots moves to stop smuggling, illicit trade

DOF plots moves to stop smuggling, illicit trade

The Department of Finance has shared its five main strategies aimed to…
  • August 5, 2024
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Global liner schedule reliability to remain at 50%-55% range

Global liner schedule reliability to remain at 50%-55% range

In June of this year, global liner schedule reliability dropped by -1.2…
  • August 5, 2024
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Maersk upgrades 2024 income forecast

Maersk upgrades 2024 income forecast

A.P. Moller-Maersk upgraded its underlying operating income (EBITDA) projection for 2024 to…
  • August 5, 2024
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2GO Group, Cebu Pacific commission x-ray machine for use in Manila hub

2GO Group, Cebu Pacific commission x-ray machine for use in Parañaque hub

2GO Group, Inc. and Cebu Pacific have commissioned an x-ray machine at…
  • August 5, 2024
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PortCalls August 5, 2024

Our latest issue (August 5, 2024). Stories include: PEZA, FDA to hasten…
  • August 5, 2024
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Customs
PCCI lauds 3-year importer accreditation, automatic renewal policy

PCCI lauds 3-year importer accreditation, automatic renewal policy

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry  lauded the Bureau of Customs’…
  • April 23, 2026
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PEZA calls for expanded exemption of exporters from BOC’s E-TRACC

PEZA welcomes exemption of exporters from BOC’s E-TRACC

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ exemption of…
  • April 23, 2026
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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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Maritime
IMO Legal Committee approves new ship registration guidelines

IMO Legal Committee approves new ship registration guidelines

The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee approved a new set of guidelines…
  • April 23, 2026
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UNCTAD, Singapore partner to help decarbonize global maritime trade

UNCTAD, Singapore partner to help decarbonize global maritime trade

UN Trade and Development and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore…
  • April 23, 2026
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Bangsamoro bill seeks unified transport, communications code

Bangsamoro bill seeks unified transport, communications code

A proposed measure in the Bangsamoro Parliament aims to establish a unified…
  • April 23, 2026
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Aviation
Cebu Pacific suspends Dubai flights until May 31

Cebu Pacific suspends Dubai flights until May 31

Cebu Pacific has canceled all flights to and from Dubai through the…
  • April 23, 2026
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Bangsamoro bill seeks unified transport, communications code

Bangsamoro bill seeks unified transport, communications code

A proposed measure in the Bangsamoro Parliament aims to establish a unified…
  • April 23, 2026
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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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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
UNCTAD, Singapore partner to help decarbonize global maritime trade

UNCTAD, Singapore partner to help decarbonize global maritime trade

UN Trade and Development and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore…
  • April 23, 2026
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IMO calls for immediate halt to attacks on commercial ships

IMO calls for immediate halt to attacks on commercial ships

International Maritime Organization secretary-general Arsenio Dominguez issued an urgent statement on April…
  • April 23, 2026
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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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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
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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
PCCI lauds 3-year importer accreditation, automatic renewal policy

PCCI lauds 3-year importer accreditation, automatic renewal policy

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry  lauded the Bureau of Customs’…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA calls for expanded exemption of exporters from BOC’s E-TRACC

PEZA welcomes exemption of exporters from BOC’s E-TRACC

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ exemption of…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 3 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
Press Releases
PCCI lauds 3-year importer accreditation, automatic renewal policy

PCCI lauds 3-year importer accreditation, automatic renewal policy

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry  lauded the Bureau of Customs’…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific suspends Dubai flights until May 31

Cebu Pacific suspends Dubai flights until May 31

Cebu Pacific has canceled all flights to and from Dubai through the…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
IMO Legal Committee approves new ship registration guidelines

IMO Legal Committee approves new ship registration guidelines

The International Maritime Organization’s Legal Committee approved a new set of guidelines…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read