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PH trade deficit drops 15% on consistent, strong exports growth

PH trade deficit drops 15% in Dec on strong exports growth

The Philippines’ trade balance amounted to US$3.52 billion in December 2025, indicating…
  • January 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Chinese JD Airlines starts Zhuhai-Clark cargo route for e-commerce

JD Airlines starts Zhuhai-Clark cargo service for e-commerce shipments

Jiangsu Jingdong Cargo Airlines now flies six times a week between Zhuhai…
  • January 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-NAIA intercepts P3.7M marijuana concealed as various goods

BOC-NAIA intercepts P3.7M worth of marijuana

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport intercepted eight inbound parcels containing…
  • January 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Tech firm GoComet launches next-level AI for supply chains

Tech firm GoComet launches next-level AI for supply chains

Logistics technology firm GoComet launched its next-level artificial intelligence for supply chain…
  • January 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls January 28, 2026

Our latest issue (January 28, 2026). Stories include: PEZA expanding online portal…
  • January 28, 2026
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DOTr grounds Aleson passenger fleet pending safety audit

DOTr grounds Aleson passenger fleet following ship sinking

The Department of Transportation ordered immediate grounding of Aleson Shipping Lines’ entire…
  • January 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cortero moves to PEZA deputy role; Suyu takes MEZ admin post

Cortero moves to PEZA deputy role; Suyu takes MEZ administrator post

Emmanuel Cortero has been appointed acting deputy director general for policy and…
  • January 27, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Bataan port added to entry points for milled rice imports

Bataan port added to entry points for milled rice imports

Imported milled rice may now enter through Bataan port due to congestion…
  • January 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PISI partner to enhance customs mechanisms for steel trade

BOC, PISI partner to enhance steel trade monitoring

The Bureau of Customs has partnered with the Philippine Iron and Steel…
  • January 27, 2026
  • 2 minute read
UPC says modernized CPS should not mean higher fees for port users

No to higher fees under proposed customs processing system — UPC

The United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines supports the Bureau of Customs’…
  • January 27, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Customs
BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

The Bureau of Customs collected P84.426 billion in revenues for March, surpassing…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC finalizes negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti Chirons for P205M

BOC finalizes negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti Chirons for P205M

The Bureau of Customs completed the negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH to ask Iran for safe passage of oil through Strait of Hormuz

PH to ask Iran for safe passage of oil through Strait of Hormuz

The Philippine government will initiate diplomatic talks with Iran to help ensure…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read

DOTr assures readiness of transport hubs for Holy Week travel surge

DOTr assures readiness of transport hubs for Holy Week travel surge Philippine…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Asia-Pacific air cargo volume grows 8.7% in 2025

Asia-Pacific air cargo volume grows 8.7% in Feb

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific showed solid growth in February…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PAL income rises 6.1% in 2025

Philippine Airlines posted a 6.1% year-on-year increase in net income to $160.4…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read

DOTr assures readiness of transport hubs for Holy Week travel surge

DOTr assures readiness of transport hubs for Holy Week travel surge Philippine…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Manila Port Alert: Yard Use Rising as Peak Season Echoes

Manila Port Alert: Yard Use Rising as Peak Season Echoes

What happened Manila’s main gateways are tightening up. As of early March…
  • March 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Sleepwalking Towards a Perfect Storm

It has, understandably, been a very busy fortnight for us at SCMAP.…
  • March 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Prescriptive Period Implied Warranty

Prescriptive Period to File Breach of Implied Warranty

What is the prescriptive period to file breach of implied warranty? This…
  • March 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Asia-Pacific air cargo volume grows 8.7% in 2025

Asia-Pacific air cargo volume grows 8.7% in Feb

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific showed solid growth in February…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read

ICTSI secures $300M loan for brownfield terminals in PH

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approved International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s US$300-million…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC eyes comprehensive strategy to address port congestion

The Bureau of Customs is looking to develop a comprehensive strategy to…
  • March 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
LBC secures international TAPA certification for warehouse safety

LBC secures international TAPA certification for warehouse safety

LBC Express receives global certification for warehouse security The company secures TAPA…
  • March 27, 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 surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

The Bureau of Customs collected P84.426 billion in revenues for March, surpassing…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH to ask Iran for safe passage of oil through Strait of Hormuz

PH to ask Iran for safe passage of oil through Strait of Hormuz

The Philippine government will initiate diplomatic talks with Iran to help ensure…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

BOC surpasses March collection target by 1.4%

The Bureau of Customs collected P84.426 billion in revenues for March, surpassing…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC finalizes negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti Chirons for P205M

BOC finalizes negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti Chirons for P205M

The Bureau of Customs completed the negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

CPA gives discounts, suspends port charges

The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port…
  • April 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read