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Global container ports see marginal growth in August

Global container ports see marginal growth in August

The global container port throughput index grew 0.6% month-on-month in August based…
  • October 31, 2023
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UAL inaugurates Manila-San Francisco nonstop route

UAL inaugurates Manila-San Francisco nonstop route

United Airlines commenced nonstop flights between Manila and San Francisco on October…
  • October 30, 2023
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PortCalls October 30, 2023

Our latest issue (October 30, 2023). Stories include: Gov’t fast tracking implementing…
  • October 29, 2023
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FedEx launches self-collection service at LRT Line 1 stations

FedEx launches self-collection service at LRT Line 1 stations

FedEx Express has launched a self-collection service for packages at Light Rail…
  • October 29, 2023
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BOC distributes 87 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families

BOC distributes 87 abandoned balikbayan boxes to OFW families

The Bureau of Customs distributed 87 abandoned balikbayan (personal effects) boxes to…
  • October 28, 2023
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Manila Bay reclamation projects to raise shipping costs

Reclamation projects in Manila Bay directly impact Manila South Harbor’s operations and…
  • October 27, 2023
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PPA revises policies for awarding of port terminal contracts

The Philippine Ports Authority has revised its policies for awarding port terminal…
  • October 27, 2023
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DOTr ramps up safety measures for All Saints’ Day

The Department of Transportation deployed more personnel at sea and air ports,…
  • October 27, 2023
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BOC calls attention of companies with duty drawback claims

BOC calls attention of companies with duty drawback claims

The Bureau of Customs called the attention of companies with pending duty…
  • October 27, 2023
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BOC arrests 77 in Pasay warehouse raid

BOC arrests 77 in Pasay warehouse raid

The Bureau of Customs arrested 77 individuals for looting locked Pasay warehouse…
  • October 27, 2023
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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
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BOC directs officers to strictly monitor 90-day container dwell time

BOC orders strict monitoring of 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ports/Terminals
BOC directs officers to strictly monitor 90-day container dwell time

BOC orders strict monitoring of 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
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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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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
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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
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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
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
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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 slightly 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