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First phase of pre-border inspection, e-invoicing for implementation by Jan 2025

First phase of pre-border inspection, e-invoicing for implementation by Jan 2025

The government aims to implement the first phases of the pre-border technical…
  • August 20, 2024
  • 6 minute read

Harbor Star Shipping 1H profit jumps 90%

Harbor Star Shipping Services posted a 90% increase in profit for the…
  • August 19, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Port of Long Beach cargo volumes soar 52.6% in July as US retailers stock up

Port of Long Beach cargo volumes soar 52.6% in July as US retailers stock up

The Port of Long Beach reported a 52.6% surge in container volumes…
  • August 19, 2024
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls August 19, 2024

Our latest issue (August 19, 2024). Stories include: BOC expands E-TRACC coverage…
  • August 19, 2024
  • 1 minute read

Study on new-generation ASW in the works

The development of a study on a new-generation ASEAN Single Window is…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read

Alibata expands logistics operations with Pampanga warehouse

Alibata Ltd is expanding its logistics operations with the inauguration of its north…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read

Lorenzo Shipping swings to loss in first half

Lorenzo Shipping swung to a net loss of P163.77 million in the…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Foreign investments surge 220% in Q2 2024

Foreign investments surge 220% in Q2 2024

Foreign investments approved in the second quarter of 2024 surged 220.7% to…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Port of LA container volumes surge 38% in July, thanks to early holiday import arrivals

Port of LA box volumes surge 38% in July due to early holiday import arrivals

The Port of Los Angeles handled 939,600 TEUs in July, a 37%…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read
PISA against MARINA proposal allowing PH-registered ships to sail locally, globally

PISA against MARINA proposal allowing PH-registered ships to sail locally, globally

The Philippine Inter-island Shipping Association is against a Maritime Industry Authority proposal…
  • August 15, 2024
  • 4 minute read
Customs
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Lorenzo Shipping’s shift to leasing assets starts mid-July

Lorenzo Shipping’s shift to leasing assets starts mid-July

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing its…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate pullout of more than  7,000…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Asia Pacific air cargo demand expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific continued to expand in May…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Opinion

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

The recent Logistics Services Philippines Conference & Exhibit 2026 has once again…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026: The Digital Innovation and Supply Chain Leadership Summit, organized…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
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
Economy
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026: The Digital Innovation and Supply Chain Leadership Summit, organized…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read