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Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) chief Sonia Malaluan and four other present and former executives of the Authority are facing graft and plunder raps for allegedly allowing mostly Chinese-owned dredger ships to operate in the country’s waters.

MARINA chief, 4 others face graft, plunder raps

Maritime Industry Authority chief Sonia Malaluan and four others are facing graft…
  • July 11, 2024
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Trans-Caspian corridor an alternative to Red Sea, Russian trade route

Trans-Caspian corridor an alternative to Red Sea, Russian trade route

The Trans-Caspian corridor appears as a viable alternative to the Red Sea…
  • July 10, 2024
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PortCalls July 10, 2024

Our latest issue (July 10, 2024). Stories include: PPA releases revised schedule…
  • July 10, 2024
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The Future of Philippine Ports: Smart Technologies and Automation

The Future of Philippine Ports: Smart Technologies and Automation

The Philippines, an archipelagic nation of 7,600+ islands, has long relied on…
  • July 9, 2024
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PH manufacturing slows in May

PH manufacturing slows in May

The Philippine manufacturing sector saw slower growth in May 2024 More than…
  • July 9, 2024
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PPA eyes 10-13% growth in cargo for 2024

PPA eyes 10-13% growth in cargo for 2024

The Philippine Ports Authority is eyeing from 10% to 13% year-on-year growth…
  • July 9, 2024
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Zamboanga airport resumes operations

Zamboanga airport resumes operations

Zamboanga International Airport has resumed normal operations after a fireworks explosion two…
  • July 9, 2024
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NAIA fees hike expected by end-2024

NAIA fees hike expected by end-2024

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport service fees hike is expected to take…
  • July 9, 2024
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PPA releases revised schedule of cargo-handling tariff at Manila ports

PPA releases revised schedule of cargo-handling tariff at Manila ports

The Philippine Ports Authority released the revised schedule of cargo-handling tariff at…
  • July 8, 2024
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Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway feasibility study likely done before yearend

The feasibility study on the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas freight railway may be completed before…
  • July 8, 2024
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Customs

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

DTI steps up support for high-value coconut products as exports surge 34%

The Department of Trade and Industry is intensifying efforts to transform the…
  • August 27, 2026
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BOC chief vows ‘zero tolerance’ for agricultural smuggling

BOC chief vows ‘zero tolerance’ for agricultural smuggling

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno vowed to maintain a “zero-tolerance” policy against agricultural…
  • August 27, 2026
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Maritime

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
  • August 28, 2026
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APECO backs defense facilities proposal for Pacific seaboard

APECO backs defense facilities proposal for Pacific seaboard

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority backed the proposed development…
  • August 28, 2026
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Aviation

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

NNIC remits P78B to gov’t, spends P6.8B for NAIA upgrades in 2 years

New NAIA Infra Corp. remitted P78 billion to the government and spent…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Vietjet’s Clark-Ho Chi Minh flights start Nov 10

Vietjet’s Clark-Ho Chi Minh flights start Nov 10

Vietjet will launch its first service at Clark International Airport, with direct…
  • August 28, 2026
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Opinion

How Filipinos Can Define the Next Era of Logistics

Thank you to everyone who wrote in after my maiden column on…
  • September 1, 2026
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Freight Watch: Five Risks Already Visible

Freight Watch: Five Risks Already Visible

Consider a container booked from Manila to Dubai in the final week…
  • August 26, 2026
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No blockage

No Blockage

The non-stop rains over the last couple of weeks has got me…
  • August 24, 2026
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Ports/Terminals

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 1 minute read
3PL

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
J&T Express, YADEA partner for e-tricycles in last-mile delivery

J&T Express, YADEA partner to deploy e-tricycles for last-mile delivery

J&T Express Philippines and electric vehicle maker YADEA have partnered for the…
  • August 27, 2026
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FAST Logistics set for next growth phase as Chiongbians complete full reacquisition

Chiongbians regain full control of Fast Logistics, eye next growth phase

The Chiongbian family, through WLC Holdings Inc., has completed the acquisition of…
  • August 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
Economy

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH trade deficit widens 34.9% to $6B in July 2026

PH trade deficit widens 34.9% to $6B in July 2026

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 34.9% increase in July 2026, with…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases

ICTSI’s Contecon Manzanillo cleared to handle ultra-large container ships

Contecon Manzanillo becomes the only terminal at Port of Manzanillo authorized to…
  • August 31, 2026
  • 3 minute read

NAIA cargo crisis is over: BOC, Paircargo restore normal operations

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declares port congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport…
  • August 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

ICTSI expands Africa footprint with 100% acquisition of TLG

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire 100% ownership…
  • August 28, 2026
  • 1 minute read