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MARINA to seek additional tax incentives for domestic shipping

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) will push for the revision of laws…
  • February 7, 2024
  • 3 minute read

PH manufacturing sector saw continued growth in Dec

The value of production index (VaPI) grew at annual rate of 2.6%…
  • February 7, 2024
  • 3 minute read
Mindanao Railway Project funding

Mindanao Railway Project Phase 1 moving forward

The Department of Transportation coordinates with the Department of Finance in seeking…
  • February 7, 2024
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls February 7, 2024

Our latest issue (February 7, 2024). Stories include: BOC launches portal for…
  • February 7, 2024
  • 1 minute read
Ulsan green methanol supply

Ulsan port handles green methanol supply to very large container ship

Ulsan port recently handled the world’s first ship-to-ship (STS) green methanol supply…
  • February 6, 2024
  • 2 minute read
DOTr allocates P14B for nationwide airport upgrades

DOTr allocates P14B for nationwide airport upgrades

The Department of Transportation has allocated P14 billion for nationwide airport enhancements…
  • February 6, 2024
  • 2 minute read

BOC to create multi-industry advisory groups

The Bureau of Customs is establishing consultative bodies with industry groups to…
  • February 6, 2024
  • 3 minute read
BOC Jan collection hits P73.3 billion

BOC Jan collection hits P73.3 billion

The Bureau of Customs collected P73.329 billion in January 2024, surpassing its…
  • February 6, 2024
  • 1 minute read
freight rate discounts

DA chief seeks discounts on freight rates for agri products

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said he will push for discounts…
  • February 6, 2024
  • 2 minute read

MARINA partners with University of Cebu to set ship hull standards

The Maritime Industry Authority is partnering with the University of Cebu to…
  • February 5, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC generates P99.5M from Jan-April 2026 public auctions

BOC generates P99.5M from Jan-April 2026 public auctions

The Bureau of Customs has so far collected P99.508 million from public…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

PHILEXPORT welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

The Philippine Exporters Confederation welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ extension to three…
  • 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
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

Air fares to drop slightly with fuel surcharge down one level

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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 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
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 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
  • 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
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
  • 2 minute read
Economy
BOC generates P99.5M from Jan-April 2026 public auctions

BOC generates P99.5M from Jan-April 2026 public auctions

The Bureau of Customs has so far collected P99.508 million from public…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Airline fuel surcharge drops one level for May 1-15

Air fares to drop slightly with fuel surcharge down one level

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 welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

The Philippine Exporters Confederation welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ extension to three…
  • April 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC generates P99.5M from Jan-April 2026 public auctions

BOC generates P99.5M from Jan-April 2026 public auctions

The Bureau of Customs has so far collected P99.508 million from public…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PHILEXPORT lists recommendations as it welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

PHILEXPORT welcomes 3-year exporters’ registration validity

The Philippine Exporters Confederation welcomes the Bureau of Customs’ extension to three…
  • 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