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BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
  • July 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DOF, BOC calls for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

DOF, BOC call for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs called on stakeholders…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor investments in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH government lowers economic growth forecast for 2026-2030

PH cuts economic growth forecast for 2026

The Philippine economy is projected to slow down to 3.5% to 4.5%…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

Philippine merchandise exports marked its 19th consecutive month of expansion in July…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record up 5.1% to P81.4B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

The Bureau of Customs collected P81.361 billion in August 2026, surpassing the…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

Philippine Airlines now allows small cats to travel with their fur parent…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic uncovered 109 more packages of kush…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group Philippines started operations at its new 7,000-square-meter multi-user warehouse in…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Flash Express marks 5 years of e-commerce logistics service in PH

Flash Express builds e-commerce logistics platform in PH

Flash Express Philippines marks its fifth year in the country as it…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
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
Economy
DOTr champions rail transport, citing decarbonization by at least 50%

DOTr champions rail transport, citing decarbonization by at least 50%

Rail transit can reduce the Philippines’ carbon dioxide emissions by at least…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

Philippine merchandise exports marked its 19th consecutive month of expansion in July…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record up 5.1% to P81.4B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

The Bureau of Customs collected P81.361 billion in August 2026, surpassing the…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group Philippines started operations at its new 7,000-square-meter multi-user warehouse in…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

Philippine Airlines now allows small cats to travel with their fur parent…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

Philippine merchandise exports marked its 19th consecutive month of expansion in July…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read