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2026 ocean freight rates seen steady at 2025-H2 range

2026 ocean freight rates seen steady at 2025-H2 range

A seasonal increase in ocean freight rates (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) is…
  • January 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-NAIA foils attempt to smuggle P114.5M illegal drugs as malachite

BOC foils attempt to smuggle P114.5M illegal drugs as malachite

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport intercepted suspected illegal drugs worth…
  • January 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Interested consultants for e-invoicing project given until Jan 26

Consultants for e-invoicing project have until Jan 26 to register interest

Consultants interested in providing project preparation and transaction advisory services for the…
  • January 12, 2026
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PortCalls January 12, 2026

Our latest issue (January 12, 2026). Stories include: BOC sets up commissioner’s…
  • January 12, 2026
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Ripple effects

Ripple Effects

We’ve barely begun cleaning up after New Year’s Day celebrations when the…
  • January 12, 2026
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ICI intel paves way for BOC seizure of luxury cars worth P143M

ICI intel paves way for BOC seizure of luxury cars worth P143M

The Bureau of Customs on January 8 seized eight luxury vehicles worth…
  • January 9, 2026
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Global air cargo demand accelerates to 5.5% growth in Nov 2025

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 5.5% growth in Nov 2025

Global air cargo demand rose 5.5% year-on-year in November 2025, outpacing October’s…
  • January 9, 2026
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PH cargo, trade players see global tensions as biggest threat in 2026

PH cargo, trade players see global tensions as biggest threat in 2026

Sectoral groups involved in the cargo and trade industries see continuing global…
  • January 9, 2026
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DOTr gains ground on ROW for 2 rail projects

DOTr gains ground on ROW for 2 rail projects

The Department of Transportation reported significant improvement in the acquisition of right-of-way…
  • January 9, 2026
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PUCP marks 30th year with better BOC digital system as top concern

PUCP marks 30th year with better BOC digital system as top concern

The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines recently marked its 30th founding…
  • January 9, 2026
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Customs
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 6 minute read
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

Bureau of Customs rolled out its new fully-automated Electronic Certificate of Payment…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic shipping lines have started sending notices to clients on the imposition…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Local shipping lines raise passenger, vehicle, cargo rates

Local shipping lines raise passenger, vehicle, cargo rates

Inter-island shipping operators have announced price adjustments for passenger, vehicle and cargo…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. has upgraded most of the runway surfaces at Laguindingan…
  • March 10, 2026
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PH, Malaysia update air pact to foster competition, cooperation

PH, Malaysia update air pact to foster competition, cooperation

The Philippines and Malaysia have updated their almost 50-year old air services…
  • March 9, 2026
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Opinion

Global Disruptions, Local Interventions

As we once again find ourselves asking “what’s next?” I see at…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 4 minute read
The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

Major shipping lines, including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, are actively shifting vessels back…
  • February 28, 2026
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A truly tall order

A Truly Tall Order

Perhaps the most striking statistic that I saw during the economic briefing…
  • February 23, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. has upgraded most of the runway surfaces at Laguindingan…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC keeps closer watch on oil imports, inventory at all ports

BOC keeps closer watch on oil imports, inventory at all ports

The Bureau of Customs has intensified its monitoring of oil importations and…
  • March 6, 2026
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Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Major carriers in the Gulf have resumed freighter operations but still at…
  • March 5, 2026
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3PL
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 6 minute read
PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics Holdings Corporation and Glacier Megafridge, Inc. opened a cold storage…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
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Economy
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 6 minute read
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Press Releases
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics Holdings Corporation and Glacier Megafridge, Inc. opened a cold storage…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

Bureau of Customs rolled out its new fully-automated Electronic Certificate of Payment…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read