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20-30% truck driver shortage seen due to LTO requirement

20-30% truck driver shortage seen due to LTO requirement

There is a 20-30% shortage in cargo trucks being used in the…
  • July 22, 2024
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PortCalls July 22, 2024

Our latest issue (July 22, 2024). Stories include: Global IT outage disrupts…
  • July 22, 2024
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AI and IoT Transforming Philippine Supply Chain

Beyond the Container: AI and IoT Transforming Philippine Supply Chain

The Philippine logistics sector is on the cusp of a technological revolution,…
  • July 22, 2024
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Sea, air port operations back to normal

Sea and air port operations are back to normal after the global…
  • July 21, 2024
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IT outage delays flights, congests airports

IT outage delays flights, congests airports

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is preparing for more passengers…
  • July 19, 2024
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Global IT outage disrupts airline operations, other businesses

Global IT outage disrupts airline operations, other businesses

The global IT outage affecting Microsoft systems is disrupting operations of multiple…
  • July 19, 2024
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US FMC delays start of Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd agreement

US FMC delays start of Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd agreement

The US Federal Maritime Commission has delayed the start of the Gemini…
  • July 19, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Civil Aeronautics Board hiked the fuel surcharge airlines may impose in August 2024

CAB hikes fuel surcharge in Aug

Civil Aeronautics Board hiked the fuel surcharge airlines may impose in August…
  • July 19, 2024
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Mactan-Cebu International Airport passenger traffic is expected to hit pre-pandemic levels of around 12 million this year, according to an official of operator Aboitiz InfraCapital GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corp.

Mactan-Cebu airport passenger traffic seen to hit 12M this year

Mactan-Cebu International Airport passenger traffic is expected to hit pre-pandemic levels of…
  • July 19, 2024
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CMA CGM partners with Google to deploy AI across global operations

CMA CGM partners with Google to deploy AI across global operations

CMA CGM partnered with Google to deploy AI across the company’s global…
  • July 19, 2024
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Customs
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Lorenzo Shipping’s shift to leasing assets starts mid-July

Lorenzo Shipping’s shift to leasing assets starts mid-July

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing its…
  • July 3, 2026
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BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate pullout of more than  7,000…
  • July 3, 2026
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Aviation
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Asia Pacific air cargo demand expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific continued to expand in May…
  • July 3, 2026
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Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Opinion

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
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Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

The recent Logistics Services Philippines Conference & Exhibit 2026 has once again…
  • June 28, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026: The Digital Innovation and Supply Chain Leadership Summit, organized…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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
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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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Economy
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
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Press Releases
Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026: The Digital Innovation and Supply Chain Leadership Summit, organized…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read