The Latest
New MARINA chief Bernabe assures continuity, efficiency

New MARINA chief Bernabe assures continuity, efficiency

The Maritime Industry Authority will maintain uninterrupted operations and sustain its priority…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Electronics continue to drive PH exports to record $9.9B in Sept

Electronics continue to drive PH exports to record $9.9B in Sept

Philippine merchandise exports reached a record high of US$9.87 billion in September…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC extends port examination hours to 12mn for Christmas volume

BOC extends port examination hours to midnight for Christmas volume

The Bureau of Customs ordered extended hours at designated examination areas in…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH sectoral groups call for ‘stable’ trade ties with China, diversification

PH groups call for ‘stable’ trade ties with China, diversification

Private sector groups in the Philippines issued a joint appeal for both…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Hidden costs, not fuel, squeeze PH last-mile delivery

Hidden costs, not fuel, squeeze PH last-mile delivery

Last-mile costs are up 18.9% year-on-year, and operators can see where most…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read

BOC sells seized Rolls-Royce for P22.95M at auction

The Bureau of Customs raised P22.952 million from the public auction of…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

KMTC orders six 3,100-TEU ships in first China newbuild

Korea Marine Transport Co. ordered six 3,100-TEU containerships from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

Manila ports see 2–3 day vessel waits as Asian congestion persists

DHL Global Forwarding’s Week 44 (October 26 to November 1) update lists…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cagayan cargo boat's safety certificate suspended

Cagayan cargo boat’s safety certificate suspended

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has suspended the Cargo Ship Safety Certificate of…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls November 2, 2026

Our latest issue (November 2, 2026). Stories include: Retired Navy officer Loumer…
  • November 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Customs
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

The Bureau of Customs recorded its highest monthly collection in October at…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PDEA intercept P1.36B suspected shabu at MICP

BOC, PDEA intercept P1.36B suspected shabu at MICP

The Bureau of Customs, working with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Department…
  • November 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Dominguez gets second term as IMO chief

Dominguez gets second term as IMO chief

The International Maritime Organization Council decided to give Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez a…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Aviation
Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

The Emirates Group reported a 66% decline in first-half profit for fiscal…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
PAL seals 9 additional A350-1000 order with rights for 5 more

PAL seals 9 additional A350-1000 order with rights for 5 more

Philippine Airlines finalized agreements with Airbus and Rolls-Royce for nine additional A350-1000…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Group sustains growth in Q3 at 16%, sees €7B profit this year

DHL Group sustains growth in Q3 at 16%, sees €7B profit this year

DHL Group sustained its strong business performance in the third quarter 2026,…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

A Philippine importer can prepare for a new customs requirement. But what…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Merry Christmas?

It’s said that in some cases, it doesn’t matter whether reality points…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk’s third-quarter earnings before interest and tax rose to $3.3 billion from…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DHL Supply Chain appoints Burette as Asia Pacific COO

DHL Supply Chain appoints Burette as Asia Pacific COO

DHL Supply Chain appointed logistics industry executive Guillaume Burette as chief operating…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk lifts 2026 profit outlook as Q3 earnings jump

Maersk’s third-quarter earnings before interest and tax rose to $3.3 billion from…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
Economy
MNHPI seeks hike in cranage rates, other services at NorthPort

NorthPort seeks up to 22% hike in cranage, other fees

The Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is proposing a 22.29% upward adjustment…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted faster growth in September 2026, with more…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Short, long-term solutions to port congestion being studied: BOC assures

Temporary yards, more sweeper vessels eyed vs Manila jam

Temporary container yards and more frequent sweeper vessels are being eyed to…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Press Releases
PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

PH manufacturing picks up in September, volume up 9%

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted faster growth in September 2026, with more…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

BOC posts record P97.5B October collection despite import slump

The Bureau of Customs recorded its highest monthly collection in October at…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

Emirates Group profit plunges 66% to $1 B as Gulf conflict weighs

The Emirates Group reported a 66% decline in first-half profit for fiscal…
  • November 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read