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Fly Ace ventures into manufacturing with hub at LIMA Estate

Fly Ace ventures into manufacturing with hub at LIMA Estate

Fly Ace Corporation will develop a 7-hectare manufacturing facility at LIMA Estate…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read

Global Disruptions, Local Interventions

As we once again find ourselves asking “what’s next?” I see at…
  • March 9, 2026
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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
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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
Local shipping lines allowed to adjust rates, route schedules

Local carriers may adjust rates, routes schedules to address fuel price surge

The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing local shipping lines to reduce or…
  • March 9, 2026
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PortCalls March 9, 2026

Our latest issue (March 9, 2026). Stories include: BOC eyes empty container…
  • March 9, 2026
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Executive branch adopts 4-day work week to cushion effects of high oil prices

The Office of the President has issued Memorandum Circular 114 that, among…
  • March 7, 2026
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PEZA approves P22.5B investments in Feb

PEZA approves P22.5B investments in Feb

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Board approved 34 new and expansion projects…
  • March 6, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global shipping org BIMCO says Trump's insurance offer unclear

Global shipping org BIMCO says Trump’s insurance offer unclear

BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, said the United States government’s…
  • March 6, 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
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC Batangas, MICP lead 13 ports that surpassed Jan-Apr targets

BOC Batangas, MICP lead 13 ports that surpassed Jan-Apr targets

Thirteen collection districts of the Bureau of Customs surpassed their revenue targets…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA halts Greek livestock, meat imports over FMD cases

DA halts Greek livestock, meat imports over FMD cases

The Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
29 trained officers join Customs tactical force for border protection

29 trained officers join Customs tactical force for border protection

A batch of 29 newly-trained officers have joined the Customs Police Rapid…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
PPA issues guidelines on fuel surcharge adjustment for port operators

PPA issues guidelines on fuel surcharge adjustment for port operators

The Philippine Ports Authority has issued guidelines on the computation of fuel…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
NYK Line revenues drop 6.3% in FY2025

NYK Line revenues drop 6.3% in FY2025

Japanese shipping and logistics company NYK Line saw a 6.3% drop in…
  • May 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MARINA rolls back cap for passenger, cargo rates hike to 30%

MARINA rolls back cap for passenger, cargo rates hike to 30%

The Maritime Industry Authority has lowered back to 30% from 40% the…
  • May 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Cebu Pacific Q1 revenue up but weak peso, fuel cost start to bite

Cebu Pacific Q1 revenue up but weak peso, fuel cost start to bite

Cebu Pacific reported a 10% year-on-year increase in total revenue to P33.3…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Airfare, cargo rates to ease with fuel surcharge drop for May 16-31

Airfare, cargo rates to ease with fuel surcharge drop for May 16-31

Airfares and cargo rates could be lower soon as the Civil Aeronautics…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sangley Airport feasibility study gets USTDA funding

Sangley airport study gets USTDA funding; more nations join Luzon Economic Corridor project

The United States Trade and Development Agency is funding the feasibility study…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
Container Rates Are Moving Again. Your Pricing Model Is Already Outdated

Container Rates Are Moving Again. Your Pricing Model Is Already Outdated

What happened Rates on Asia lanes are unstable again. Red Sea diversions…
  • May 4, 2026
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Infrastructure Pro Max

Infrastructure Pro Max

SCMAP president Pierre Carlo Curay will be speaking at this Wednesday’s LSPH…
  • May 4, 2026
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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
Ports/Terminals
PPA issues guidelines on fuel surcharge adjustment for port operators

PPA issues guidelines on fuel surcharge adjustment for port operators

The Philippine Ports Authority has issued guidelines on the computation of fuel…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sangley Airport feasibility study gets USTDA funding

Sangley airport study gets USTDA funding; more nations join Luzon Economic Corridor project

The United States Trade and Development Agency is funding the feasibility study…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ATI sees sustained cargo growth in Manila and Batangas terminals

ATI sees sustained cargo growth in Manila and Batangas terminals

Asian Terminals Inc. anticipates continued cargo volume growth this year after recording…
  • May 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
NYK Line revenues drop 6.3% in FY2025

NYK Line revenues drop 6.3% in FY2025

Japanese shipping and logistics company NYK Line saw a 6.3% drop in…
  • May 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Express boosts PH network with new Manila Gateway

DHL Express boosts PH network with P650M Manila Gateway

DHL Express inaugurated its new €9-million (about P650 million) Manila Gateway in…
  • May 12, 2026
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Strong demand, high oil prices to push ocean freight rates further up

Strong demand, high oil prices to push ocean freight rates further up

Elevated ocean freight rates are expected to go further up due to…
  • May 12, 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
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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
BOC Batangas, MICP lead 13 ports that surpassed Jan-Apr targets

BOC Batangas, MICP lead 13 ports that surpassed Jan-Apr targets

Thirteen collection districts of the Bureau of Customs surpassed their revenue targets…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA halts Greek livestock, meat imports over FMD cases

DA halts Greek livestock, meat imports over FMD cases

The Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Airfare, cargo rates to ease with fuel surcharge drop for May 16-31

Airfare, cargo rates to ease with fuel surcharge drop for May 16-31

Airfares and cargo rates could be lower soon as the Civil Aeronautics…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
BOC Batangas, MICP lead 13 ports that surpassed Jan-Apr targets

BOC Batangas, MICP lead 13 ports that surpassed Jan-Apr targets

Thirteen collection districts of the Bureau of Customs surpassed their revenue targets…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA halts Greek livestock, meat imports over FMD cases

DA halts Greek livestock, meat imports over FMD cases

The Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific Q1 revenue up but weak peso, fuel cost start to bite

Cebu Pacific Q1 revenue up but weak peso, fuel cost start to bite

Cebu Pacific reported a 10% year-on-year increase in total revenue to P33.3…
  • May 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read