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PortCalls November 6, 2023

Our latest issue (November 6, 2023). Stories include: MARINA revises rules for…
  • November 6, 2023
  • 1 minute read
King of the Road?

King of the Road?

It shouldn’t have been a surprise that the motorcycle is now the…
  • November 5, 2023
  • 4 minute read
BOI foreign investment approvals breach P1 trillion

BOI foreign investment approvals breach P1 trillion

Foreign investments approved by the Board of Investments breached the P1-trillion mark…
  • November 5, 2023
  • 2 minute read

Guadiz reinstated as LTFRB chief

Teofilo Guadiz III has been reinstated as chief of the Land Transportation…
  • November 5, 2023
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Maersk to cut 10,000 jobs amid tough container trade conditions

Maersk to cut more jobs amid tough market conditions

A.P. Moller-Maersk is cutting more jobs due to the tough market environment,…
  • November 4, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Truck traders in fraudulent activities face SBMA ban

Truck traders in fraudulent activities face SBMA ban

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority warned truck traders to follow rules or…
  • November 4, 2023
  • 2 minute read
3 DOTr projects funding request approved

3 DOTr projects funding request approved

Three Department of Transportation projects’ funding request has been approved The Project…
  • November 4, 2023
  • 2 minute read
BOC exceeds Oct revenue target by 1.4%

BOC exceeds Oct revenue target by 1.4%

The Bureau of Customs exceeded its October revenue target by 1.4% The…
  • November 3, 2023
  • 1 minute read
PEZA secures P20.6B in Taiwanese investment pledges

PEZA secures P20.6B in Taiwanese investment pledges

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority secured P20.6 billion in investment pledges from…
  • November 3, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PH railways sector on track, Bautista tells Japan PM

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the Philippine railways sector is “on track”,…
  • November 3, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Customs
PH exports reach record high at $8.17B in March 2026

PH exports reach record high at $8.17B in March 2026

Philippines’ export sales surged to US$8.17 billion in March 2026, the highest…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC directs officers to strictly monitor 90-day container dwell time

BOC directs officers to strictly monitor 90-day foreign container dwell time

The Bureau of Customs directed its district collectors to monitor strict compliance…
  • 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
Maritime
ONE records $16.6B revenue in 2025, net profit drops to $338M

ONE records $16.6B revenue in 2025, net profit drops to $338M

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. reported US$16.62 billion in revenues for its…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
  • 5 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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC directs officers to strictly monitor 90-day container dwell time

BOC directs officers to strictly monitor 90-day foreign container dwell time

The Bureau of Customs directed its district collectors to monitor strict compliance…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
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 exports reach record high at $8.17B in March 2026

PH exports reach record high at $8.17B in March 2026

Philippines’ export sales surged to US$8.17 billion in March 2026, the highest…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 4 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
Press Releases
PH exports reach record high at $8.17B in March 2026

PH exports reach record high at $8.17B in March 2026

Philippines’ export sales surged to US$8.17 billion in March 2026, the highest…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ONE records $16.6B revenue in 2025, net profit drops to $338M

ONE records $16.6B revenue in 2025, net profit drops to $338M

Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. reported US$16.62 billion in revenues for its…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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