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Port of Glan in Sarangani temporarily closed due to quake damage

Port of Glan in Sarangani is temporarily closed The Philippine Ports Authority–Port…
  • November 21, 2023
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DOTr to establish Office for Multimodal Transport and Logistics

The Department of Transportation is establishing an Office for Multimodal Transport and…
  • November 21, 2023
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Korean Air expands use of sustainable aviation fuel in cargo flights

Korean Air expands use of sustainable aviation fuel in cargo flights

Korean Air, LX Pantos sign MOU to expand the use of sustainable…
  • November 21, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Gov’t, industry sign manifesto for safer seas, sustainable practices

Gov’t, industry sign manifesto for safer seas, sustainable practices

Government agencies and maritime groups commit to safer seas and sustainable industry…
  • November 20, 2023
  • 3 minute read
PPA to develop Saravia municipal port in northern Negros town

PPA to develop Saravia municipal port in Negros

The Philippine Ports Authority will develop Saravia port in northern Negros PPA…
  • November 20, 2023
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Transitory domestic enterprises in eco zones can register as VAT taxpayers: BIR

The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued guidelines for optional value-added tax registration…
  • November 20, 2023
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Airfares seen steady in Dec with fuel surcharge unchanged

Airfares are likely to be steady in December as the Civil Aeronautics…
  • November 20, 2023
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PortCalls November 20, 2023

Our latest issue (November 20, 2023). Stories include: MARINA allows foreign investors…
  • November 20, 2023
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‘Slow Food’ and the Supply Chain

‘Slow Food’ and the Supply Chain

A few weeks ago I joined a BusinessWorld forum on food security,…
  • November 20, 2023
  • 4 minute read
DOT pushes for more direct US-PH flights

DOT pushes for more direct US-PH flights

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco urged more direct flights from the US…
  • November 19, 2023
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Customs
PH-Canada trade negotiations continue with 3rd round set in July

PH-Canada trade negotiations continue with 3rd round set in July

The Philippines and Canada recently concluded the second round of negotiations for…
  • April 30, 2026
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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
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority further reduced port tariff rates to 35%…
  • April 30, 2026
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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
  • 2 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
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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 further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority further reduced port tariff rates to 35%…
  • April 30, 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
  • 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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
Economy
PH trade deficit widens moderately at .1% in March 2026

PH trade deficit widens moderately at .1% in March 2026

The country’s trade deficit recorded a slight increase of 0.1% in March…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH-Canada trade negotiations continue with 3rd round set in July

PH-Canada trade negotiations continue with 3rd round set in July

The Philippines and Canada recently concluded the second round of negotiations for…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
Press Releases
SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority further reduced port tariff rates to 35%…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade deficit widens moderately at .1% in March 2026

PH trade deficit widens moderately at .1% in March 2026

The country’s trade deficit recorded a slight increase of 0.1% in March…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH-Canada trade negotiations continue with 3rd round set in July

PH-Canada trade negotiations continue with 3rd round set in July

The Philippines and Canada recently concluded the second round of negotiations for…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read