NLEX toll rates to increase by Jan 20

NLEX toll rates to increase by Jan 20

The Toll Regulatory Board approved a toll rate adjustment for the North…
Sluggish global economic growth seen to hold back trade in 2026—UNCTAD

Sluggish global economic growth seen to hold back trade in 2026—UNCTAD

Global trade this year will be held back by subdued economic growth…
New ecozone proclaimed in Iloilo; township-ecozone in Batangas expanded

New ecozone proclaimed in Iloilo; township-ecozone in Batangas expanded

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two proclamations creating a new economic…

PortCalls January 19, 2026

Our latest issue (January 19, 2026). Stories include: Cargo volume at PH…

PAL unveils newest aircraft on 85th anniversary

Philippine Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000, on Jan 17…
MacroAsia starts building new HQ in Parañaque City

MacroAsia starts building new HQ in Parañaque

MacroAsia Airport Services Corporation has started constructing a new six-story headquarters in…
Cargo volume at PPA ports up 6.6% in 2025 at 308M mt

Cargo volume at PH ports up 6.6% in 2025

Cargoes handled by ports under the Philippine Ports Authority grew 6.6% in…
Mandatory reporting of containers lost at sea now in effect

Mandatory reporting of containers lost at sea now in effect

The mandatory reporting of container lost at sea took effect on January…
DOTr awards Ro-Ro/FTM consultancy project to Filipino-Dutch JV

DOTr awards ro-ro connectivity project to Filipino-Dutch JV

The Department of Transportation has awarded the almost US$25-million contract for the…
2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global For many freight forwarders across Asia,…