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Reduced tariff on rice, corn, meat extended until 2024

Reduced tariff on rice, corn, meat extended until 2024

President Marcos extended the reduced tariff on rice, corn and meat until…
  • December 26, 2023
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BOC-Clark seizes shabu worth P56M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark seized P56 million worth of shabu,…
  • December 26, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Philippine freight forwarders challenges

Challenges and Solutions for Freight Forwarders in the Philippines

The logistics landscape in the Philippines is dynamic and challenging, with freight…
  • December 26, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls December 25, 2023

Our latest issue (December 25, 2023). Stories include: PPA re-bids Iloilo port…
  • December 25, 2023
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Imported equipment donations of RBEs exempt from donor’s tax

BIR Revenue Regulations No. 15-2023 implements the grant of donor’s tax exemption…
  • December 22, 2023
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PEZA targets 15% “conservative” hike in investments for 2024

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority eyes a 15% year-on-year increase in approved…
  • December 22, 2023
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PPA grants holdover authority for expired contracts

The Philippine Ports Authority will grant holdover authority to operators with expired…
  • December 22, 2023
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DTI introduces e-filing for trade remedy petitions

DTI introduces e-filing for trade remedy petitions

The Department of Trade and Industry’s Bureau of Import Services introduced an…
  • December 22, 2023
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Lufthansa Group orders 80 aircraft worth $9B

Lufthansa Group orders 80 aircraft worth $9B

Lufthansa Group ordered 80 new aircraft for its fleet upgrade, with extra…
  • December 22, 2023
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PPA rebids Iloilo port contract

PPA rebids Iloilo port contract

The Philippine Ports Authority is re-bidding the 25-year contract to manage and…
  • December 21, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Customs
UNCTAD launches Hormuz dashboard to help track impact, risks

UNCTAD launches Hormuz dashboard to help track impact, risks

The United Nations Trade and Development launched an online dashboard on the…
  • April 29, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific climbs 2.5% in March amid Middle East disruption

Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific climbs 2.5% in March amid Middle East disruption

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific rose by 2.5% year-on-year in…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
SBMA calls for challenge bids to Subic cargo, logistics hub proposal

SBMA calls for challenge bids to Subic airport project

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority calls for challenge bids to the unsolicited…
  • April 29, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ports/Terminals
SBMA calls for challenge bids to Subic cargo, logistics hub proposal

SBMA calls for challenge bids to Subic airport project

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority calls for challenge bids to the unsolicited…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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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
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3PL
Yello X to provide transport services for coconut products in Luzon

Yello X to transport coconut, related products across Luzon

Yello X Supply Chain Solutions signed an agreement with the Coconut Industry…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
SBMA calls for challenge bids to Subic cargo, logistics hub proposal

SBMA calls for challenge bids to Subic airport project

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority calls for challenge bids to the unsolicited…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read

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
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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
  • 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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Economy
Yello X to provide transport services for coconut products in Luzon

Yello X to transport coconut, related products across Luzon

Yello X Supply Chain Solutions signed an agreement with the Coconut Industry…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific climbs 2.5% in March amid Middle East disruption

Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific climbs 2.5% in March amid Middle East disruption

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific rose by 2.5% year-on-year in…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
UNCTAD launches Hormuz dashboard to help track impact, risks

UNCTAD launches Hormuz dashboard to help track impact, risks

The United Nations Trade and Development launched an online dashboard on the…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Yello X to provide transport services for coconut products in Luzon

Yello X to transport coconut, related products across Luzon

Yello X Supply Chain Solutions signed an agreement with the Coconut Industry…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific climbs 2.5% in March amid Middle East disruption

Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific climbs 2.5% in March amid Middle East disruption

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific rose by 2.5% year-on-year in…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
UNCTAD launches Hormuz dashboard to help track impact, risks

UNCTAD launches Hormuz dashboard to help track impact, risks

The United Nations Trade and Development launched an online dashboard on the…
  • April 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read