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PPA eyes new rules on port contract renewal

PPA eyes new rules on port contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is proposing new guidelines on the renewal of…
  • September 16, 2023
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DOTr recommendation on container monitoring system out this month

DOTr recommendation on container monitoring system out this month

The Department of Transportation will submit this month its final recommendation on…
  • September 16, 2023
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Engine issues to cut Cebu Pacific fleet growth in 2024

Engine issues to cut Cebu Pacific fleet growth in 2024

Engine issues will cut Cebu Pacific fleet growth in 2024 Pratt and…
  • September 16, 2023
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Perez named Clark airport CEO

Perez named Clark airport CEO

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appointed Arrey A. Perez as the new president,…
  • September 16, 2023
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Maersk’s first methanol vessel named Laura Maersk

Maersk’s first methanol vessel named Laura Maersk

The world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel will carry the name Laura Maersk,…
  • September 16, 2023
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BOC forfeits rice worth P42M

BOC forfeits rice worth P42M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Zamboanga forfeited more than 42,000 sacks of…
  • September 16, 2023
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PH Haas avocadoes for export to Korea

Fresh PH Hass avocadoes for export to Korea

Philippine Hass avocadoes will be exported to South Korea starting end of…
  • September 14, 2023
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NAIA rehab project attracts 5 potential bidders

NAIA rehab project attracts 5 potential bidders

Five firms secured bid documents for the rehabilitation and operation of Ninoy…
  • September 14, 2023
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PH overtakes China as world’s biggest rice importer

The Philippines will overtake China as biggest rice importer for marketing year…
  • September 14, 2023
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PortCalls September 13, 2023

Our latest issue (September 13, 2023). Stories include: DOF seeks cut in…
  • September 13, 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
  • 4 minute read
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
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Maritime
Foreign shipments drive PH ports’ cargo volume up by 5% in Q1

Foreign shipments drive PH ports’ cargo volume up by 5% in Q1

Cargoes handled at Philippine ports grew 5% to 66.961 million metric tons…
  • May 1, 2026
  • 3 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
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SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

SBMA cuts port tariff rates to a total of 35%

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariff rates to a…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 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
Foreign shipments drive PH ports’ cargo volume up by 5% in Q1

Foreign shipments drive PH ports’ cargo volume up by 5% in Q1

Cargoes handled at Philippine ports grew 5% to 66.961 million metric tons…
  • May 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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 cuts port tariff rates to a total of 35%

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariff rates to a…
  • April 30, 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
  • 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
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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
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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
SBMA further cuts port fees by 35%, slashes other charges

SBMA cuts port tariff rates to a total of 35%

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariff rates to a…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 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
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 cuts port tariff rates to a total of 35%

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariff rates to a…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read