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PortCalls August 19, 2024

Our latest issue (August 19, 2024). Stories include: BOC expands E-TRACC coverage…
  • August 19, 2024
  • 1 minute read

Study on new-generation ASW in the works

The development of a study on a new-generation ASEAN Single Window is…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read

Alibata expands logistics operations with Pampanga warehouse

Alibata Ltd is expanding its logistics operations with the inauguration of its north…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read

Lorenzo Shipping swings to loss in first half

Lorenzo Shipping swung to a net loss of P163.77 million in the…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Foreign investments surge 220% in Q2 2024

Foreign investments surge 220% in Q2 2024

Foreign investments approved in the second quarter of 2024 surged 220.7% to…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Port of LA container volumes surge 38% in July, thanks to early holiday import arrivals

Port of LA box volumes surge 38% in July due to early holiday import arrivals

The Port of Los Angeles handled 939,600 TEUs in July, a 37%…
  • August 16, 2024
  • 2 minute read
PISA against MARINA proposal allowing PH-registered ships to sail locally, globally

PISA against MARINA proposal allowing PH-registered ships to sail locally, globally

The Philippine Inter-island Shipping Association is against a Maritime Industry Authority proposal…
  • August 15, 2024
  • 4 minute read
DOTr upholds dismissal of MARINA officials over Princess Empress sinking

DOTr upholds dismissal of MARINA officials over Princess Empress sinking

The Department of Transportation upheld the dismissal of two Maritime Industry Authority…
  • August 15, 2024
  • 2 minute read

PH ports handle 6.3% more cargo in 1H

Philippine ports handled 6.3% more cargoes from January to June this year…
  • August 15, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Sustainable logistics spotlight 5th Mindanao Shipping Conference in Davao

Sustainable logistics spotlight 5th Mindanao Shipping Conference in Davao

The fifth PortCalls Mindanao Shipping Conference and Exhibit 2024, themed “Navigating Global…
  • August 15, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight Group said importers and e-commerce companies are adjusting their supply chain…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu inaugurated the renovated X-ray Inspection Project…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI gets 25-year extension for Manila flagship terminal to 2063

ICTSI secures 25-year extension at MICT, locking in operations to 2063

The Philippine Ports Authority has renewed International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s contract…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI anticipates record volume in Batangas port this year

ATI anticipates record volume in Batangas port this year

Batangas port is expected to handle 3% more cargoes in 2026 and…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CMA CGM, Stonepeak complete ports joint venture

CMA CGM, Stonepeak complete ports joint venture

The CMA CGM Group and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak completed the formation…
  • July 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PAL raises another $50M after initial $300M international bond offer

PAL raises another $50M after initial $300M international bond offer

Philippine Airlines raised another US$50 million from the international bond market The…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
It Takes More than Logistics

It Takes More than Logistics

The Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal is home to one of the first…
  • July 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

When we talk about Philippine logistics, the conversation almost always defaults to…
  • July 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs work is moving earlier. For many lanes, it no longer starts…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI gets 25-year extension for Manila flagship terminal to 2063

ICTSI secures 25-year extension at MICT, locking in operations to 2063

The Philippine Ports Authority has renewed International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s contract…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight Group said importers and e-commerce companies are adjusting their supply chain…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 2 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
  • 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
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
Economy
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

The Department of Finance turned over more than P205 million in proceeds…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu inaugurated the renovated X-ray Inspection Project…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

The Department of Finance turned over more than P205 million in proceeds…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH trade deficit grew 12.3% in June to P4.94B

PH trade deficit grew 12.3% in June 2026 to P4.94B

The Philippines’ trade deficit recorded a slower expansion in June 2026 as…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read