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DOTr pushes for mandatory online ticketing in domestic shipping

DOTr pushes mandatory online ticketing in domestic shipping

Transport Secretary Giovanni Lopez is intent on pushing the mandatory use of…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Defense supply firm Anglicotech reaffirms venture plan in Aurora ecozone

Defense supply firm Anglicotech reaffirms venture plan in Aurora ecozone

Defense supply chain company Anglicotech reaffirmed its investment interest in the Aurora…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aboitiz InfraCapital rolls out safety upgrades at Bohol, Laguindingan airports

Aboitiz InfraCapital rolls out safety upgrades at Bohol, Laguindingan airports

Aboitiz InfraCapital delivered safety and contingency upgrades at Bohol-Panglao and Laguindingan airports…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC’s ePay open for wider use, linked to LandBank

BOC’s ePay open for wider use, linked to LandBank

The Bureau of Customs is encouraging stakeholders to utilize its Electronic Payment…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Trade momentum continues as exports surge 21.3% in Nov

Trade momentum continues as exports surge 21.3% in Nov

Philippine exports rose 21.3% year-on-year to US$6.9 billion in November 2025, according…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DTI-STMO issues rules on re-export, reassignment of strategic goods

DTI-STMO issues rules on re-export, reassignment of strategic goods

The Department of Trade and Industry-Strategic Trade Management Office recently issued rules…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls December 29, 2025

Our latest issue (December 29, 2025). Stories include: DICT, TradeX ink contract…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Build a Bridge

Build a Bridge

Two surveys released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas just before Christmas…
  • December 29, 2025
  • 4 minute read
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
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
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 6 minute read
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

Bureau of Customs rolled out its new fully-automated Electronic Certificate of Payment…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic sea cargo carriers to impose bunker fuel surcharge

Domestic shipping lines have started sending notices to clients on the imposition…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Local shipping lines raise passenger, vehicle, cargo rates

Local shipping lines raise passenger, vehicle, cargo rates

Inter-island shipping operators have announced price adjustments for passenger, vehicle and cargo…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. has upgraded most of the runway surfaces at Laguindingan…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Malaysia update air pact to foster competition, cooperation

PH, Malaysia update air pact to foster competition, cooperation

The Philippines and Malaysia have updated their almost 50-year old air services…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion

Global Disruptions, Local Interventions

As we once again find ourselves asking “what’s next?” I see at…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 4 minute read
The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

Major shipping lines, including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, are actively shifting vessels back…
  • February 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
A truly tall order

A Truly Tall Order

Perhaps the most striking statistic that I saw during the economic briefing…
  • February 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital upgrades Laguindingan Airport runway

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. has upgraded most of the runway surfaces at Laguindingan…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC keeps closer watch on oil imports, inventory at all ports

BOC keeps closer watch on oil imports, inventory at all ports

The Bureau of Customs has intensified its monitoring of oil importations and…
  • March 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Air cargo movement in the Gulf resumes, but limited & volatile

Major carriers in the Gulf have resumed freighter operations but still at…
  • March 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 6 minute read
PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics Holdings Corporation and Glacier Megafridge, Inc. opened a cold storage…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 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
  • 2 minute read
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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
Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization holds up against geopolitics, tariff chaos—DHL report

Globalization held steady at a high level in 2025 despite escalating geopolitical…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 6 minute read
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

PH drops to 59th place in 2026 DHL Global Connectedness Report

The Philippines fell two ranks to 59th place out of 180 economies…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Press Releases
UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

UNCTAD warns vs Hormuz blockade impact on global trade

The United Nations Trade and Development warned against the ripple effects of…
  • March 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics, GMI open cold storage facility in Davao ecozone

AC Logistics Holdings Corporation and Glacier Megafridge, Inc. opened a cold storage…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

BOC launches new e‑CP System for vehicle import payments

Bureau of Customs rolled out its new fully-automated Electronic Certificate of Payment…
  • March 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read