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May trade deficit widens

May trade deficit widens

The Philippines’ trade deficit in May widened as exports declined and imports…
  • July 11, 2024
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South Korea food imports

PH exporters advised to comply with South Korea amended rules on food imports

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau advised Philippine exporters…
  • July 11, 2024
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Recto urges BIR, BOC to accelerate digitization

Recto urges BIR, BOC to accelerate digitization

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue and…
  • July 11, 2024
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TPLEX extension contract signed

TPLEX extension contract signed

The Department of Public Works and Highways and San Miguel Holdings recently…
  • July 11, 2024
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Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) chief Sonia Malaluan and four other present and former executives of the Authority are facing graft and plunder raps for allegedly allowing mostly Chinese-owned dredger ships to operate in the country’s waters.

MARINA chief, 4 others face graft, plunder raps

Maritime Industry Authority chief Sonia Malaluan and four others are facing graft…
  • July 11, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Trans-Caspian corridor an alternative to Red Sea, Russian trade route

Trans-Caspian corridor an alternative to Red Sea, Russian trade route

The Trans-Caspian corridor appears as a viable alternative to the Red Sea…
  • July 10, 2024
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PortCalls July 10, 2024

Our latest issue (July 10, 2024). Stories include: PPA releases revised schedule…
  • July 10, 2024
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The Future of Philippine Ports: Smart Technologies and Automation

The Future of Philippine Ports: Smart Technologies and Automation

The Philippines, an archipelagic nation of 7,600+ islands, has long relied on…
  • July 9, 2024
  • 4 minute read
PH manufacturing slows in May

PH manufacturing slows in May

The Philippine manufacturing sector saw slower growth in May 2024 More than…
  • July 9, 2024
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PPA eyes 10-13% growth in cargo for 2024

PPA eyes 10-13% growth in cargo for 2024

The Philippine Ports Authority is eyeing from 10% to 13% year-on-year growth…
  • July 9, 2024
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Customs

Business groups welcome BOC importer accreditation policy

Business groups have welcomed the new Bureau of Customs (BOC) policy extending…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA calls for expanded exemption of exporters from BOC’s E-TRACC

PEZA lauds 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
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Maritime
PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

The Maritime Industry Authority reported 24,278 Philippine-registered ships in 2025, 7.2% higher…
  • April 24, 2026
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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
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

The Maritime Industry Authority reported 24,278 Philippine-registered ships in 2025, 7.2% higher…
  • April 24, 2026
  • 3 minute read

Business groups welcome BOC importer accreditation policy

Business groups have welcomed the new Bureau of Customs (BOC) policy extending…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA calls for expanded exemption of exporters from BOC’s E-TRACC

PEZA lauds 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
Press Releases

Business groups welcome BOC importer accreditation policy

Business groups have welcomed the new Bureau of Customs (BOC) policy extending…
  • April 23, 2026
  • 3 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