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PortCalls February 19, 2024

Our latest issue (February 19, 2024). Stories include: SMC SAP bags P170.6B…
  • February 19, 2024
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DHL Express EV fleet

DHL Express adds 25 EVs to delivery fleet

DHL Express is adding 25 new electric vehicles into its fleet this…
  • February 18, 2024
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PH allows additional 60K MT of potato imports

The government is allowing the entry of more potato imports at a…
  • February 18, 2024
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Customs laboratory

BOC in ongoing discussions for re-establishment of Customs laboratory

Discussions for the re-establishment of the Philippines Customs Laboratory are ongoing The…
  • February 18, 2024
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PEZA pharma zones

PEZA eyes guidelines for registration of pharma zones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is eyeing guidelines for the registration of…
  • February 18, 2024
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SMEs ecommerce

PH SMEs have yet to optimize power of ecommerce, says study

Small and medium enterprises in the Philippines have yet to fully tap…
  • February 18, 2024
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BOC launches consultative body CICAC

BOC launches consultative body CICAC

The Bureau of Customs officially launched the Customs Industry Consultative Council The…
  • February 18, 2024
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Cathay Pacific awards Manila airport team for service excellence

Cathay Pacific awards Manila airport team for service excellence

Cathay Pacific handed its Manila Airport Team the Best Performance Award for…
  • February 18, 2024
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Smuggled Bugatti sports car surrendered to BOC

Smuggled Bugatti sports car surrendered to BOC

One of two smuggled Bugatti sports cars was surrendered to the Bureau…
  • February 17, 2024
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Approved FDIs hit record-high P889-B in 2023 – PSA

Approved FDIs hit record-high P889-B in 2023 – PSA

Approved foreign direct investments in 2023 were 3.7 times larger than the…
  • February 17, 2024
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Customs
Paircargo sees faster cargo releasing soon with extended hours, facility

Relief on the way for NAIA air cargo crisis – Paircargo

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co., Inc. anticipates “marked improvement” soon in…
  • July 9, 2026
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BOC-Iloilo, Visayas Container Terminal to pilot integrated cargo release system

BOC-Iloilo, Visayas Container Terminal to pilot integrated cargo release system

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Iloilo met with representatives of the Visayas…
  • July 9, 2026
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Half of global illicit goods traded through e-commerce in 2025–WCO report

Half of global illicit goods traded through e-commerce in 2025–WCO report

E-commerce emerged as a primary conduit for global illicit trade, according to…
  • July 9, 2026
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Maritime
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
  • July 9, 2026
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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
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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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Aviation
Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the…
  • July 9, 2026
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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
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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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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
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Ports/Terminals
Paircargo sees faster cargo releasing soon with extended hours, facility

Relief on the way for NAIA air cargo crisis – Paircargo

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co., Inc. anticipates “marked improvement” soon in…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Iloilo, Visayas Container Terminal to pilot integrated cargo release system

BOC-Iloilo, Visayas Container Terminal to pilot integrated cargo release system

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Iloilo met with representatives of the Visayas…
  • July 9, 2026
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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
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3PL
ICTSI completes acquisition of logistics firm CRAGEA in Brazil

ICTSI completes acquisition of logistics firm CRAGEA in Brazil

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. completed the acquisition of Companhia Regional de…
  • July 9, 2026
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Paircargo sees faster cargo releasing soon with extended hours, facility

Relief on the way for NAIA air cargo crisis – Paircargo

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co., Inc. anticipates “marked improvement” soon in…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 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
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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
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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
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Economy
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH government lowers economic growth forecast for 2026-2030

PH government lowers economic growth forecast for 2026-2030

The Development Budget Coordination Committee revised downward its economic growth forecasts amid…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Paircargo sees faster cargo releasing soon with extended hours, facility

Relief on the way for NAIA air cargo crisis – Paircargo

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co., Inc. anticipates “marked improvement” soon in…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH government lowers economic growth forecast for 2026-2030

PH government lowers economic growth forecast for 2026-2030

The Development Budget Coordination Committee revised downward its economic growth forecasts amid…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read