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MARINA begins orientation on blockchain-enabled e-processing

MARINA begins orientation on blockchain-enabled e-processing

The Maritime Industry Authority started orienting industry stakeholders on its blockchain-enabled system…
  • February 29, 2024
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Candaba 3rd Viaduct halfway done

Candaba 3rd Viaduct halfway done

Construction of the Candaba 3rd Viaduct is 50% complete with the installation…
  • February 29, 2024
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DOTr, Albay to upgrade Bacacay ports

DOTr, Albay to upgrade Bacacay ports

The Department of Transportation has partnered with the provincial government of Albay…
  • February 28, 2024
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OCEAN Alliance cooperation extended until 2032

OCEAN Alliance cooperation extended until 2032

The four member carriers of the OCEAN Alliance have extended their operational…
  • February 28, 2024
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PPA to remit over P5B to Treasury

The Philippine Ports Authority is set to remit over P5 billion in…
  • February 28, 2024
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BOC sets up anti-red tape body CART

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is establishing a committee that aims to…
  • February 28, 2024
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PortCalls February 28, 2024

Our latest issue (February 28, 2024). Stories include: PPA revises billing, collection…
  • February 28, 2024
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NEDA greenlights 23 new infra flagship projects

NEDA greenlights 23 new infra flagship projects

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board approved 23 new projects…
  • February 27, 2024
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BOC launches book on disposal procedures

BOC launches book on disposal procedures

The Bureau of Customs launched a book on Customs disposal procedures, titled…
  • February 27, 2024
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PH seeks ties with DP World to develop logistics sector

PH seeks ties with DP World to develop logistics sector

The Philippines is keen to partner with Dubai-based global logistics giant DP…
  • February 27, 2024
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Customs
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is eyeing to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

The Bureau of Customs has issued rules for the uniform treatment of…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

The International Maritime Organization adopted the first code to support the safe…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

The Bureau of Customs has issued rules for the uniform treatment of…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is eyeing to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Cebu Pacific has received a new Airbus A320neo, its second for the…
  • May 25, 2026
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PAL’s seasonal direct flights to Sapporo resume Nov 23

PAL’s seasonal direct flights to Sapporo resume Nov 23

Philippine Airlines’ seasonal, thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Sapporo will resume on…
  • May 22, 2026
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Opinion
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
  • May 19, 2026
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In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
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Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
MICT appeals to cargo stakeholders to hasten container withdrawal

MICT appeals for faster container withdrawal

Manila International Container Terminal asked shipping lines, customers, and consignees to expedite…
  • May 23, 2026
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2 major Gulf ports remain congested, other regions mainly stable

2 major Gulf ports remain congested, other regions mainly stable

Two of the biggest seaports in the Middle East continue to be…
  • May 22, 2026
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3PL
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is eyeing to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
FAST Logistics, DTI-Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics, DTI-MisOr expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry-Misamis Oriental signed an…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 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-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
FAST Logistics, DTI-Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics, DTI-MisOr expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry-Misamis Oriental signed an…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
10M boat passengers seen to benefit from fare subsidy program

10M sea passengers seen to benefit from fare subsidy program

An estimated 10 million travelers by sea are set to benefit from…
  • May 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is eyeing to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

The International Maritime Organization adopted the first code to support the safe…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
FAST Logistics, DTI-Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics, DTI-MisOr expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry-Misamis Oriental signed an…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read