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PortCalls September 23, 2026

Our latest issue (September 21, 2026). Stories include: EU, Philippines agree on…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups are cheering the newly concluded Philippines-EU free trade agreement, echoing…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

Professional services firm GHD appointed Jemmalene Rubiano as director for transport &…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions for adoption

PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions

A maritime delegation from the Philippines, representing both public and private sectors,…
  • September 22, 2026
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PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

The Philippine Ports Authority and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed a five-year…
  • September 22, 2026
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BOC files charges vs importer, own personnel over misdeclared agri goods

BOC files charges vs importer, staff over misdeclared agri goods

The Bureau of Customs filed six criminal complaints against an importer, customs…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade deficit hits $31.4B in 1H, highest six-month record

PH trade deficit hits $31.4B in 1H, highest six-month record

The country recorded its highest six-month external merchandise trade as well as…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
EU, PH agree on FTA; deal up for legislative approval

EU, PH agree on terms of free trade agreement

The European Union and the Philippines have agreed on the terms of…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New EU e-commerce, customs rules take effect Nov 1

New EU e-commerce, customs rules take effect Nov 1

Parcels bound for delivery within the European Union that were bought from…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Customs

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene under EO 125 as oil prices spike

Executive Order No. 125 fully suspends excise taxes on LPG (except for…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC creates office focused on international partnerships, foreign engagements

BOC creates office focused on international engagements

The Bureau of Customs established an office tasked to develop, coordinate, implement…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime

Rivals Isla, Peak Fuel team up to co-load LPG imports in industry first

Isla Petroleum and Peak Fuel now combine liquefied petroleum gas import volumes…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DP World highlights cargo shipping’s strength, new trade route solutions

DP World highlights cargo shipping’s strength, new trade route solutions

The cargo shipping industry, which moves more than 80% of goods globally…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MARINA sets rules on vessel substitution, replacement for domestic routes

MARINA sets rules on vessel substitution, replacement for domestic routes

The Maritime Industry Authority has set the rules on the monitoring of…
  • September 24, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL prepares to launch direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai by Dec

PAL prepares to launch direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai by Dec

Philippine Airlines plans to launch nonstop services from Manila to Delhi and…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
AI moves from assistant to autonomous actor in supply chains: DHL report

AI moves from assistant to autonomous actor in supply chains: DHL report

DHL’s Logistics Trend Radar 8.0 identifies Agentic AI as one of the…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
What’s the Problem?

What’s the Problem?

In the lead-up to the 2026 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference we asked…
  • September 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

A shipping manager asked me recently: “Why care about supply chain carbon?”…
  • September 15, 2026
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Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI takes full ownership of iTracker logistics firm in Brazil

ICTSI takes full ownership of iTracker logistics firm in Brazil

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. acquired the remaining 30% equity interest in…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes P18.7M suspected kush from 3 passengers at NAIA

BOC seizes P18.7M suspected kush from 3 passengers at NAIA

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport seized an estimated P18.679 million…
  • September 24, 2026
  • 1 minute read
3PL

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Rivals Isla, Peak Fuel team up to co-load LPG imports in industry first

Isla Petroleum and Peak Fuel now combine liquefied petroleum gas import volumes…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI takes full ownership of iTracker logistics firm in Brazil

ICTSI takes full ownership of iTracker logistics firm in Brazil

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. acquired the remaining 30% equity interest in…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
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Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
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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
Economy

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Marcos suspends excise tax on LPG, kerosene under EO 125 as oil prices spike

Executive Order No. 125 fully suspends excise taxes on LPG (except for…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
JTI invests P2.1B to expand tobacco plant at LIMA Estate

JTI invests P2.1B to expand Batangas plant, build first Southeast Asia dry ice tobacco facility

JT International Asia Manufacturing Corp. is investing more than P2.1 billion to…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases

PEZA satellite office in FedEx Clark eyed for faster cargo processing

Philippine Economic Zone Authority and FedEx Philippines officials recently met to discuss…
  • September 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
JTI invests P2.1B to expand tobacco plant at LIMA Estate

JTI invests P2.1B to expand Batangas plant, build first Southeast Asia dry ice tobacco facility

JT International Asia Manufacturing Corp. is investing more than P2.1 billion to…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL prepares to launch direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai by Dec

PAL prepares to launch direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai by Dec

Philippine Airlines plans to launch nonstop services from Manila to Delhi and…
  • September 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read