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PortCalls April 8, 2024

Our latest issue (April 8, 2024). Stories include: MARINA pushing for bills…
  • April 8, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Aligning for the Planet

Aligning for the Planet

Having worked in or attended several industry events in the past decade…
  • April 8, 2024
  • 3 minute read
Central Luzon Transport & Trade Conference 2024

Central Luzon Transport & Trade Conference 2024 Program

The Central Luzon Transport & Trade Conference 2024 kicks off on May…
  • April 7, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Green Logistics in the Philippines: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

Green Logistics in the Philippines: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

In recent years, the Philippines has seen a significant shift towards sustainability,…
  • April 7, 2024
  • 2 minute read
https://portcalls.com/baltimore-bridge-collapse-seriously-disrupts-local-traffic-global-shipping-sp-global/

Supply chains “healing” from Baltimore port disruption

Signs point to supply chains “already healing” following the Port of Baltimore…
  • April 7, 2024
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CNC, COSCO in vessel sharing pact for China PH 8 service

CNC, COSCO in vessel sharing pact for China PH 8 service

Cheng Lie Navigation Co and COSCO have entered into a vessel-sharing agreement…
  • April 6, 2024
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Asian shipowners call for continued focus on Red Sea situation

Asian shipowners call for continued focus on Red Sea situation

The shipping industry must continue to focus on the Red Sea security…
  • April 5, 2024
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DA appoints OIC for anti-agri smuggling unit

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel has appointed Carlos Carag officer-in-charge, Office of…
  • April 5, 2024
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Cathay Cargo reopens freight service from Ho Chi Minh

Cathay Cargo reopens freight service from Ho Chi Minh

Cathay Cargo resumed freight service from Ho Chi Minh City after four…
  • April 5, 2024
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BOC shuffles more district collectors

BOC shuffles more district collectors

The Bureau of Customs has shuffled district collectors at the ports of…
  • April 5, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Customs
3-year exporters’ registration with BOC's CPRS in place

3-year exporters’ registration with BOC’s CPRS in place

The extension of exporters’ registration to three years  with the Bureau of…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Inter-agency committee checks on National Single Window's progress

Inter-agency committee checks on National Single Window progress

The National Single Window Steering Committee recently convened a special meeting to…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Nepomuceno rallies workforce as values-driven movement launched

Nepomuceno rallies workforce as values-driven movement launched

The Bureau of Customs formally launched its I AM (Integrity, Accountability, and…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
CPA cuts by 50% cargo-handling share in all Cebu ports

CPA cuts by 50% cargo-handling share in all Cebu ports

The Cebu Port Authority is only collecting 50% of its share from…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MARINA rolls out subsidy program for domestic passenger boats

MARINA rolls out subsidy program for domestic passenger boats

Boat passengers on certain routes will get relief from fare hikes as…
  • April 24, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

PH-registered ships increase 7.2% in 2025 at over 24,000

The Maritime Industry Authority reported 24,278 Philippine-registered ships in 2025, 7.2% higher…
  • April 24, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Schema-Yooshin joint venture bags Clark 2nd runway design contract

PH-Korea joint venture bags Clark airport 2nd runway design contract

The joint venture of Philippine firm Schema Konsult Inc. and South Korea-based…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific suspends Dubai flights until May 31

Cebu Pacific suspends Dubai flights until May 31

Cebu Pacific has canceled all flights to and from Dubai through the…
  • April 23, 2026
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Bangsamoro bill seeks unified transport, communications code

Bangsamoro bill seeks unified transport, communications code

A proposed measure in the Bangsamoro Parliament aims to establish a unified…
  • April 23, 2026
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Opinion
Connecting the Dots

Now We’re Connecting the Dots

It might seem like the worst is over. We have seen oil…
  • April 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

Fuel Is Up Again in the Philippines. Freight Forwarders Feel It Before Customers Do

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI On April 7, oil companies in the Philippines pushed…
  • April 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

SC Ruling on Final Medical Assessment of Seafarer

Should the final medical assessment of a seafarer timely issued by the…
  • April 9, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Schema-Yooshin joint venture bags Clark 2nd runway design contract

PH-Korea joint venture bags Clark airport 2nd runway design contract

The joint venture of Philippine firm Schema Konsult Inc. and South Korea-based…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Luzon Economic Corridor investor forum planned to draw global capital

Luzon Economic Corridor investor forum planned to draw global capital

The Philippines will hold the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investors Forum in…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA cuts by 50% cargo-handling share in all Cebu ports

CPA cuts by 50% cargo-handling share in all Cebu ports

The Cebu Port Authority is only collecting 50% of its share from…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL

DPWH chief to drive infrastructure dialogue at Logistics Services Philippines Conference 2026

Logistics Services Philippines (LSPH) Conference & Exhibit 2026, set on May 6…
  • April 24, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global supply chains building up resilience alongside efficiency

Global supply chains building up resilience alongside efficiency

Global supply chains are now building up resilience into their systems, according…
  • April 24, 2026
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BOC backs growing OFW fraud case vs Makati Express Cargo

BOC backs growing OFW fraud case vs Makati Express Cargo

The Bureau of Customs is supporting the criminal cases filed against Makati…
  • April 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
Economy
APECO, PPPI explore pharma hub in Aurora ecozone

APECO, PPPI explore pharma hub in Aurora ecozone

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority and Philippine Pharmaceutical Procurement…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Inter-agency committee checks on National Single Window's progress

Inter-agency committee checks on National Single Window progress

The National Single Window Steering Committee recently convened a special meeting to…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Luzon Economic Corridor investor forum planned to draw global capital

Luzon Economic Corridor investor forum planned to draw global capital

The Philippines will hold the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor Investors Forum in…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
APECO, PPPI explore pharma hub in Aurora ecozone

APECO, PPPI explore pharma hub in Aurora ecozone

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority and Philippine Pharmaceutical Procurement…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Inter-agency committee checks on National Single Window's progress

Inter-agency committee checks on National Single Window progress

The National Single Window Steering Committee recently convened a special meeting to…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Schema-Yooshin joint venture bags Clark 2nd runway design contract

PH-Korea joint venture bags Clark airport 2nd runway design contract

The joint venture of Philippine firm Schema Konsult Inc. and South Korea-based…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read