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PH-EU free trade talks advance on multiple fronts in 5th round

PH-EU free trade talks advance on multiple fronts in 5th round

The Philippines and the European Union concluded the fifth round of free…
  • March 18, 2026
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Toyota, Shell, Mitsubishi lead BOC-Batangas' 2025 top importers

Toyota, Shell, Mitsubishi lead BOC-Batangas’ 2025 top importers

Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas recently recognized the top 10 importers for…
  • March 18, 2026
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DA allocates P500M for Pantao Port upgrade into agri hub

DA allocates P500M for Pantao Port upgrade into agri hub

The Department of Agriculture has earmarked P500 million for the expansion of…
  • March 18, 2026
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Truckers see over 30% service rate hike as fuel, other costs rise

Truckers see over 30% service rate hike as fuel, other costs rise

The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines Inc. warned of a…
  • March 18, 2026
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FAST Logistics pushes co-loading in FMCG sector to cut fuel demand

FAST Logistics pushes co-loading in FMCG sector to cut fuel demand

FAST Logistics is pushing manufacturers and retailers of fast-moving consumer goods to…
  • March 18, 2026
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DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express Vietnam is looking to open a facility at the new…
  • March 18, 2026
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PortCalls March 18, 2026

Our latest issue (March 18, 2026). Stories include: Cargo trucks to raise…
  • March 18, 2026
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Cebu Pacific receives 1st of 4 new A320neo expected in 2026

Cebu Pacific receives 1st of 4 new A320neo expected in 2026

Cebu Pacific recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, its first new…
  • March 17, 2026
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CAB raises fuel surcharge to Level 8 after months at Level 4

Higher airfares loom with leap in fuel surcharges

Airfares from April 1-15 may be higher after the Civil Aeronautics Board…
  • March 17, 2026
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Land transport fares rise by up to 19% with fuel price increases

PUV fares rise

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved fare hikes across nearly…
  • March 17, 2026
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Customs
BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

The Bureau of Customs has directed the expedited facilitation of shipments of…
  • March 27, 2026
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BOC operation sees largest vape haul at P1B

BOC operation sees largest vape haul at P1B

The Bureau of Customs seized an estimated P1 billion worth of unregistered…
  • March 24, 2026
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AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

The Association of International Shipping Lines is not in favor of the…
  • March 23, 2026
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Maritime
Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

The Philippine Ports Authority is cutting to just P1 the roll-on/roll-off terminal…
  • March 25, 2026
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ICTSI exits China port venture, sells majority share in Yantai terminal

ICTSI exits China port venture, sells majority share in Yantai terminal

International Container Terminal Services Inc. is exiting its port venture in China…
  • March 23, 2026
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Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Deadline for submission of technical proposals for consultancy services of the Poro…
  • March 17, 2026
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Aviation
PAL secures adequate jet fuel

PAL secures adequate jet fuel supply

Philippine Airlines has secured sufficient jet fuel supply to support scheduled operations,…
  • March 26, 2026
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Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific is implementing temporary network adjustments, including flight cancellations and frequency…
  • March 26, 2026
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Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

Roro terminal fee for vehicles carrying agri goods cut to P1

The Philippine Ports Authority is cutting to just P1 the roll-on/roll-off terminal…
  • March 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion

Sleepwalking Towards a Perfect Storm

It has, understandably, been a very busy fortnight for us at SCMAP.…
  • March 23, 2026
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Prescriptive Period Implied Warranty

Prescriptive Period to File Breach of Implied Warranty

What is the prescriptive period to file breach of implied warranty? This…
  • March 21, 2026
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GCC Lane Crisis

GCC Lane Crisis: The $800 ‘End of Voyage’ Reality

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to major commercial traffic following…
  • March 16, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
PPA launches Online Reservation Assistance System

PPA launches Online Reservation Assistance System

The Philippine Ports Authority is pilot-testing an online system that allows passengers…
  • March 26, 2026
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COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO Shipping Lines reopened cargo bookings to Gulf countries from March 25,…
  • March 26, 2026
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AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

The Association of International Shipping Lines is not in favor of the…
  • March 23, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods are exempt from truck ban, according to…
  • March 25, 2026
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AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

AISL against proposed BOC empty container monitoring system

The Association of International Shipping Lines is not in favor of the…
  • March 23, 2026
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DOF oks 3-year accreditation for importers, brokers

DOF oks 3-year accreditation for importers, brokers

The Department of Finance has approved the proposal to extend validity of…
  • March 23, 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
BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

BOC orders expedited release of oil shipments

The Bureau of Customs has directed the expedited facilitation of shipments of…
  • March 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO resumes Gulf cargo services via multimodal routes

COSCO Shipping Lines reopened cargo bookings to Gulf countries from March 25,…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos signs law allowing fuel excise tax suspension

Marcos signs law allowing fuel excise tax suspension

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law a measure enabling fuel excise…
  • March 26, 2026
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Press Releases
PAL secures adequate jet fuel

PAL secures adequate jet fuel supply

Philippine Airlines has secured sufficient jet fuel supply to support scheduled operations,…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific cancels flights due to high fuel prices

Cebu Pacific is implementing temporary network adjustments, including flight cancellations and frequency…
  • March 26, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods exempt from truck ban

Trucks carrying fuel, essential goods are exempt from truck ban, according to…
  • March 25, 2026
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