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PortCalls March 13, 2024

Our latest issue (March 13, 2024). Stories include: International air freight forwarders…
  • March 13, 2024
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Iloilo port development to enhance BOC-Iloilo’s impex services

Iloilo port development to enhance BOC-Iloilo’s impex services

The Iloilo Commercial Port Complex development will enhance Bureau of Customs-Port of…
  • March 13, 2024
  • 2 minute read
seafarers' deployment rules in hotspots

Government to strictly implement seafarers’ deployment rules in hotspots

The Philippine government is imposing stricter measures on the deployment of seafarers…
  • March 12, 2024
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PH trade deficit narrows 24% in Jan as exports recover

PH trade deficit narrows 24% in Jan as exports recover

The Philippines’ trade deficit narrowed 24% in January year-on-year as imports continued…
  • March 12, 2024
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International air freight forwarders in PH lift 17% less cargo in 2023

International air freight forwarders in PH lift 17% less cargo in 2023

International air freight forwarders handled 302.140 million kilograms of cargo in 2023,…
  • March 12, 2024
  • 3 minute read
Red Sea crisis hits global trade hard

Red Sea crisis hits global trade hard

Global trade in the past few months have been seriously affected by…
  • March 12, 2024
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US companies to invest $1B in PH

US companies to invest $1B in PH

More than 20 companies that joined the US trade mission to the…
  • March 12, 2024
  • 4 minute read
No layoffs at NAIA, Bautista assures workers

No layoffs at NAIA, Bautista assures workers

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista assured MIAA personnel there will be no layoffs…
  • March 11, 2024
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PEZA entices more Japanese investors at Tokyo event

PEZA entices more Japanese investors at Tokyo event

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority enticed more Japanese investors to invest in…
  • March 11, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Customs
PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ extension to…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
World Bank launches logistics performance evaluation tool

World Bank launches logistics performance evaluation tool

The World Bank launched a new interactive benchmarking tool to help countries…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3-year exporters’ registration with BOC's CPRS in place

BOC implements 3-year validity of exporters’ registration

The Bureau of Customs has extended the validity of exporters’ registration to…
  • April 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
World Bank launches logistics performance evaluation tool

World Bank launches logistics performance evaluation tool

The World Bank launched a new interactive benchmarking tool to help countries…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 5 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
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
Aviation
Airline fuel surcharge drops one level for May 1-15

Airline fuel surcharge drops one level for May 1-15

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a slightly lower level of passenger and…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific opens modern pilot, crew training academy

Cebu Pacific opens modern pilot, crew training academy

Cebu Pacific inaugurated the Cebu Pacific Training Academy in Parañaque City, one…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aboitiz starts phased enhancements at Bohol-Panglao airport

Aboitiz starts phased enhancements at Bohol-Panglao airport

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. has begun initial reconfiguration activities at Bohol-Panglao International Airport,…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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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
  • 3 minute read
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Economy
Airline fuel surcharge drops one level for May 1-15

Airline fuel surcharge drops one level for May 1-15

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved a slightly lower level of passenger and…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ extension to…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
4 LTO enforcers face charges over truck checkpoint extortion

4 LTO enforcers face charges over truck checkpoint extortion

Three Land Transportation Office enforcers and their team leader were immediately relieved…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ extension to…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific opens modern pilot, crew training academy

Cebu Pacific opens modern pilot, crew training academy

Cebu Pacific inaugurated the Cebu Pacific Training Academy in Parañaque City, one…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
4 LTO enforcers face charges over truck checkpoint extortion

4 LTO enforcers face charges over truck checkpoint extortion

Three Land Transportation Office enforcers and their team leader were immediately relieved…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read