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Magsino appointed PEZA DDG for planning

Magsino appointed PEZA DDG for planning

Maria Veronica Magsino has been appointed Philippine Economic Zone Authority deputy director…
  • January 4, 2024
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Carriers continue rerouting vessels around Cape of Good Hope

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd will continue to reroute their vessels around Africa’s southern…
  • January 3, 2024
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Borongan Airport receives P200M funds for upgrade

Borongan Airport receives P200M funds for upgrade

Borongan Airport receives P200 million for infrastructure upgrade Coming from the national…
  • January 3, 2024
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PortCalls January 3, 2024

Our latest issue (January 3, 2024). Stories include: Higher storage charges after…
  • January 3, 2024
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Higher storage charges after free period take effect Jan 6

A 32% hike in storage charges for foreign containerized cargoes after the…
  • January 2, 2024
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MARINA extends certificate of ship survey issuance for last time

The Maritime Industry Authority has extended for the last time the issuance…
  • January 2, 2024
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PH manufacturing posts weakest growth in 3 months

The Philippine manufacturing sector in December posted its weakest growth in three…
  • January 2, 2024
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Cebu Pacific completes aircraft deliveries for 2023

Cebu Pacific has completed its 19 aircraft and engine deliveries for 2023…
  • January 2, 2024
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Jan 1, 2024 issue

PortCalls January 1, 2024

Our first issue for January 2024. Stories include: DOTr eyes March 2024…
  • January 1, 2024
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BIR tax online sellers

BIR imposes 1% withholding tax on online sellers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is imposing a 1% withholding tax on…
  • January 1, 2024
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Customs
BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark is drafting a proposal on transsorting…
  • June 11, 2026
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PH, India discuss preferential trade agreement, investments

PH, India discuss preferential trade agreement, investments

The Philippines and India reaffirmed their bilateral trade commitments and are exploring…
  • June 11, 2026
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PH, Indonesian firms seal $350M barter-based trade deals

PH, Indonesian firms seal $350M barter-based trade deals

Indonesian and Philippine companies signed countertrade agreements Monday with a combined potential…
  • June 11, 2026
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Maritime
PCG, PPA, ATI team up for Manila port upgrade, modern PCG HQ

PCG, PPA, ATI team up for Manila port upgrade, modern PCG HQ

The Philippine Coast Guard formalized two agreements with the Philippine Ports Authority…
  • June 11, 2026
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Shipping lines offer free transport of relief goods to quake-hit areas

Shipping lines offer free transport of relief goods to quake-hit areas

Local shipping lines are offering free transport of relief goods intended for…
  • June 11, 2026
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GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

GenSan port operations suspended for structural checks after quake

Operations at General Santos port were suspended pending completion of inspection and…
  • June 10, 2026
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Aviation
Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge down for June 16-30

Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge down for June 16-30

The passenger and cargo fuel surcharge for the second half of June…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark is drafting a proposal on transsorting…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCC clears GIP purchase of 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital

PCC clears GIP’s 40% purchase of Aboitiz InfraCapital

The Philippine Competition Commission cleared the sale of Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ 40%…
  • June 11, 2026
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Opinion
Is the Injury Sustained By A Seafarer During A Basketball Game While On Off-Duty Compensable?

Is the Injury Sustained By A Seafarer During A Basketball Game While On Off-Duty Compensable?

YES. And this is the 3-point story. Upon passing his medical examination…
  • June 3, 2026
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Advancing the 3-Year Broker Registration Blueprint

Advancing the 3-Year Broker Registration Blueprint

With the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) roll-out of CAO No. 05-2019 on…
  • June 1, 2026
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The Last Mile Matters More

The Last Mile Matters More

I’ve had last mile logistics in my mind over the last few…
  • June 1, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
ICTSI’s Tecon Suape in Brazil deploys new container scanner

ICTSI’s Tecon Suape in Brazil deploys new container scanner

Tecon Suape S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s unit in Recife, Brazil,…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PCG, PPA, ATI team up for Manila port upgrade, modern PCG HQ

PCG, PPA, ATI team up for Manila port upgrade, modern PCG HQ

The Philippine Coast Guard formalized two agreements with the Philippine Ports Authority…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PCC clears GIP purchase of 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital

PCC clears GIP’s 40% purchase of Aboitiz InfraCapital

The Philippine Competition Commission cleared the sale of Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ 40%…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark is drafting a proposal on transsorting…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL adding 160,000-sqm to Asia Pacific data center logistics network

DHL adding 160,000-sqm to Asia Pacific data center logistics network

DHL Supply Chain is expanding its data center logistics in the Asia…
  • June 10, 2026
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Lalamove, EY collaborate to advance drone use in logistics

Lalamove, EY collaborate to advance drone use in logistics

Lalamove and EY signed a deal to advance developments in the emerging…
  • June 10, 2026
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Sponsored

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
Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge down for June 16-30

Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge down for June 16-30

The passenger and cargo fuel surcharge for the second half of June…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

BOC-Clark drafting rules on transsorting of air freight

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark is drafting a proposal on transsorting…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCC clears GIP purchase of 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital

PCC clears GIP’s 40% purchase of Aboitiz InfraCapital

The Philippine Competition Commission cleared the sale of Aboitiz Equity Ventures’ 40%…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
ICTSI’s Tecon Suape in Brazil deploys new container scanner

ICTSI’s Tecon Suape in Brazil deploys new container scanner

Tecon Suape S.A., International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s unit in Recife, Brazil,…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PCG, PPA, ATI team up for Manila port upgrade, modern PCG HQ

PCG, PPA, ATI team up for Manila port upgrade, modern PCG HQ

The Philippine Coast Guard formalized two agreements with the Philippine Ports Authority…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, India discuss preferential trade agreement, investments

PH, India discuss preferential trade agreement, investments

The Philippines and India reaffirmed their bilateral trade commitments and are exploring…
  • June 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read