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PortCalls March 4, 2024

Our latest issue (March 4, 2024). Stories include: Foreign carriers interested but…
  • March 4, 2024
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CMA CGM completes acquisition of Bolloré Logistics

CMA CGM completes acquisition of Bolloré Logistics

CMA CGM Group has completed acquisition of Bolloré Logistics for 4.850 billion euros ($5.247…
  • March 2, 2024
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes P3B in smuggled vapes

BOC seizes P3B in smuggled vapes

The Bureau of Customs seized smuggled e-cigarettes seized from Malabon, Parañaque warehouses…
  • March 2, 2024
  • 2 minute read
DOTr seeks united front to address cold chain sector challenges

DOTr seeks united front to address cold chain sector challenges

The Department of Transportation called on concerned government agencies and the private…
  • March 1, 2024
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Need import, export data? BOC Trade Data Platform can help

The Bureau of Customs has created a platform where requests for information…
  • March 1, 2024
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NAIA Expressway access ramp in Tramo opened

An 800-meter access ramp at the NAIA Expressway in Tramo, Pasay City…
  • March 1, 2024
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AyalaLand Logistics posts 37% drop in 2023 income

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. reported a 37% year-on-year drop in 2023 net…
  • March 1, 2024
  • 3 minute read

MARINA, DOST-PCIEERD push for cleaner transport system

The Maritime Industry Authority and Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for…
  • March 1, 2024
  • 4 minute read

PH manufacturing modest growth posted in Feb

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted modest growth in February 2024 supported by…
  • March 1, 2024
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ICTSI 2023 net income down 14% from 2022

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. reported a net income of $581.13 million…
  • March 1, 2024
  • 3 minute read
Customs
New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

Atty. Zsae Carrie De Guzman assumed office as the new District Collector…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes P137M worth of misdeclared vape products at MICP

BOC seizes P137M worth of misdeclared vape products at MICP

The Bureau of Customs intercepted nine containers of smuggled vape products worth…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC chief orders interim measures for processing e-commerce shipments

BOC chief orders interim measures for processing e-commerce shipments

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered the implementation of interim measures to ensure…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
  • July 7, 2026
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PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

The Philippines and Denmark signed an MOU to strengthen financial and development…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

Philippine Airlines, Inc. is getting fresh funds after pricing its first fixed-rate…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

Philippine Airlines is expanding its Japan and Australia services for the winter…
  • July 8, 2026
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A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
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Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

The recent Logistics Services Philippines Conference & Exhibit 2026 has once again…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Ports/Terminals
APECO puts spotlight on Casiguran as complementary Pacific-facing logistics hub

APECO puts spotlight on Casiguran as complementary Pacific-facing logistics hub

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority pitched the Casiguran port…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

Atty. Zsae Carrie De Guzman assumed office as the new District Collector…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes P137M worth of misdeclared vape products at MICP

BOC seizes P137M worth of misdeclared vape products at MICP

The Bureau of Customs intercepted nine containers of smuggled vape products worth…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
BOC chief orders interim measures for processing e-commerce shipments

BOC chief orders interim measures for processing e-commerce shipments

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered the implementation of interim measures to ensure…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA registers Apexford as logistics locator in Cavite ecozone

PEZA registers Apexford as logistics locator in Cavite ecozone

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority registered Apexford International Corp. as a new…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 1 minute read
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 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
APECO puts spotlight on Casiguran as complementary Pacific-facing logistics hub

APECO puts spotlight on Casiguran as complementary Pacific-facing logistics hub

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority pitched the Casiguran port…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC seizes P137M worth of misdeclared vape products at MICP

BOC seizes P137M worth of misdeclared vape products at MICP

The Bureau of Customs intercepted nine containers of smuggled vape products worth…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC chief orders interim measures for processing e-commerce shipments

BOC chief orders interim measures for processing e-commerce shipments

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered the implementation of interim measures to ensure…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
APECO puts spotlight on Casiguran as complementary Pacific-facing logistics hub

APECO puts spotlight on Casiguran as complementary Pacific-facing logistics hub

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority pitched the Casiguran port…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

Philippine Airlines, Inc. is getting fresh funds after pricing its first fixed-rate…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

Atty. Zsae Carrie De Guzman assumed office as the new District Collector…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read