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PPA denies overprice in P168M body camera contract

PPA denies overprice in P168M body camera contract

The Philippine Ports Authority denied there was an overprice in its P168.68-million…
  • October 10, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC slaps provisional safeguard duty on corrugating medium imports

BOC slaps provisional safeguard duty on corrugating medium imports

The Bureau of Customs is imposing provisional safeguard measure on corrugating medium…
  • October 10, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PAL to take delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 by Dec at the earliest

PAL to take delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 by Dec at the earliest

Philippine Airlines expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft…
  • October 10, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes P109.8M worth of shabu from Vietnam

BOC seizes P109.8M worth of shabu from Vietnam

The Bureau of Customs intercepted P109.8 million worth of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally…
  • October 10, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC clarifies DTI certificate valid for exporter VAT exemption

DTI-EMB certificate enough proof for export firms’ VAT exemption: BOC

Export-oriented enterprise certificates issued by the Department of Trade and Industry-Export Marketing…
  • October 10, 2025
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Upgrading of several PH airports expected to be completed by 2026

Various regional airports for upgrade, some ready by 2026

A number of regional airports are currently in various stages of upgrade,…
  • October 10, 2025
  • 4 minute read
WTO hikes 2025 global trade forecast after stronger H1, sees slowdown in 2026

WTO hikes 2025 global trade forecast after stronger H1, sees slowdown in 2026

Global merchandise trade expanded faster than expected in the first half of…
  • October 10, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
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Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
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BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Fuel marking EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 16

Fuel marking EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 16

Deadline for the submission of expressions of interest to provide project preparation…
  • December 26, 2025
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Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica, Inc. has been granted Level 1 accreditation under the Bureau…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to negotiate the terms and conditions…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
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Aviation
ACAP names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air carriers’ association names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air Carriers Association of the Philippines has appointed Jose Enrique Perez de…
  • December 26, 2025
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PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Every year, the Christmas rush hits the same lanes: Manila, Cebu, Singapore,…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Who's in charge

Terminal Cancer

In an interview with DZMM last week, former Department of Transportation undersecretary…
  • December 15, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

By AMIT MAHESHWARI Manila is crowded again. Yard use is high, boxes…
  • December 4, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to negotiate the terms and conditions…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

The Department of Information and Communications Technology saw a significant increase in…
  • December 23, 2025
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2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO completed the upgrade of its Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila Upgrade…
  • December 23, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read