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Cebu IT park secures PEZA registration

Cebu IT park secures PEZA registration

A Cebu City IT park has secured Philippine Economic Zone Authority registration…
  • July 11, 2024
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Order on rice tariff cut stays for now

Order on rice tariff cut stays for now

The order cutting the rice tariff stays for now amid claims of…
  • July 11, 2024
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May trade deficit widens

May trade deficit widens

The Philippines’ trade deficit in May widened as exports declined and imports…
  • July 11, 2024
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South Korea food imports

PH exporters advised to comply with South Korea amended rules on food imports

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Export Marketing Bureau advised Philippine exporters…
  • July 11, 2024
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Recto urges BIR, BOC to accelerate digitization

Recto urges BIR, BOC to accelerate digitization

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto called on the Bureau of Internal Revenue and…
  • July 11, 2024
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TPLEX extension contract signed

TPLEX extension contract signed

The Department of Public Works and Highways and San Miguel Holdings recently…
  • July 11, 2024
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Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) chief Sonia Malaluan and four other present and former executives of the Authority are facing graft and plunder raps for allegedly allowing mostly Chinese-owned dredger ships to operate in the country’s waters.

MARINA chief, 4 others face graft, plunder raps

Maritime Industry Authority chief Sonia Malaluan and four others are facing graft…
  • July 11, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Trans-Caspian corridor an alternative to Red Sea, Russian trade route

Trans-Caspian corridor an alternative to Red Sea, Russian trade route

The Trans-Caspian corridor appears as a viable alternative to the Red Sea…
  • July 10, 2024
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls July 10, 2024

Our latest issue (July 10, 2024). Stories include: PPA releases revised schedule…
  • July 10, 2024
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The Future of Philippine Ports: Smart Technologies and Automation

The Future of Philippine Ports: Smart Technologies and Automation

The Philippines, an archipelagic nation of 7,600+ islands, has long relied on…
  • July 9, 2024
  • 4 minute read
Customs
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
  • July 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
From shipping to asset leasing: Lorenzo Shipping's reinvention starts end-July

From shipping to asset leasing: Lorenzo Shipping’s reinvention starts end-July

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing its…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 5 minute read
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
  • 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
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
  • July 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
Press Releases
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
  • July 5, 2026
  • 2 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
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