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AISL Board of Directors re-elected for 2024

The Association of International Shipping Lines Board of Directors was re-elected for…
  • December 14, 2023
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Senate approves Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

Senate approves Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers

The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee version of the Magna…
  • December 14, 2023
  • 2 minute read
ADB approves $2.1B financing for Bataan-Cavite bridge project

ADB approves $2.1B financing for Bataan-Cavite bridge project

The Asian Development Bank approved $2.1-billion in financing for the construction of…
  • December 13, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Gov’t collects P801.55B from fuel marking

Gov’t collects P801.55B from fuel marking

Government collected P801.55 billion from marking 70.48 billion liters of fuel from…
  • December 13, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PAL, American Airlines enter codeshare arrangement

PAL, American Airlines enter codeshare arrangement

Philippine Airlines, American Airlines entered a codeshare deal, boosting PAL’s trans-Pacific service…
  • December 13, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Cathay Cargo orders 6 freighters, eyes 20 more

Cathay Cargo orders 6 freighters, eyes 20 more

Cathay Cargo has ordered six Airbus A350F freighters They will be delivered…
  • December 13, 2023
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PortCalls December 13, 2023

Our latest issue (December 13, 2023). Stories include: World Bank chooses consultants…
  • December 13, 2023
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Dinopol appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Dinopol appointed MARINA OIC-administrator

Deputy administrator for Operations Nannette Z. Villamor-Dinopol has been designated OIC-administrator of…
  • December 12, 2023
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Senate approves on 3rd reading agri economic sabotage bill

The Senate has approved on third and final reading the Anti-Agricultural Economic…
  • December 12, 2023
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Oct trade deficit widens 26%

The country’s trade deficit widened by 26% in October 2023 The country’s…
  • December 12, 2023
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 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
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
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