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BOC implements annual alcohol, tobacco tax increase

BOC implements annual alcohol, tobacco tax increase

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing the annual increase in excise…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific flies record 27M passengers in 2025, up 10% YoY

Cebu Pacific flies record 27M passengers in 2025, up 10% YoY

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic rose 5.1% year-on-year to over 2.7 million in…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH shipbuilding marks milestone as THI delivers 1st low-carbon bulk carrier

PH shipbuilding milestone: THI delivers world’s 1st methanol dual-fuelled bulk carrier

Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. delivered today, January 15, the world’s first…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Mober partners with TESDA for e-vehicle training programs

Mober partners with TESDA for e-vehicle training programs

Mober has partnered with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority to…
  • January 15, 2026
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ICTSI head sues young politician for cyber libel

ICTSI chair sues politician for cyber libel

The head of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. is taking to court…
  • January 15, 2026
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P500M cold storage facility in CamSur nears completion

P500M cold storage facility in CamSur nears completion

P500-million cold storage facility in Pili, Camarines Sur nearing completion, targeted to…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exporters eager to reap benefits of trade deal with UAE

PH exporters eager to reap benefits of trade deal with UAE

The Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. said the signing of the Comprehensive Economic…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCC, LTFRB ink agreement to promote fair competition in public transport

PCC, LTFRB ink agreement to promote fair competition in public transport

The Philippine Competition Commission and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board…
  • January 14, 2026
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Airlines must gear up for big risks in 2026–IATA

Airlines must gear up for big risks in 2026–IATA

Airlines are facing big risks this year and must gear up to…
  • January 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
No bidders for San Ramon Newport Project

No bidders for San Ramon Newport Project

Bidding for the proposed P14.82-billion San Ramon Newport Project in Zamboanga City…
  • January 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Fermin quits as BOC deputy commissioner

BOC internal admin deputy commissioner resigns

Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner for Internal Administration Group Michael Fermin has…
  • January 22, 2026
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WCO updates customs codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

WCO updates HS codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

World Customs Organization releases a major update to the Harmonized System, effective…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a clarification on the assessment of storage…
  • January 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025

ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds big potential as both producer…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global For many freight forwarders across Asia,…
  • January 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ripple effects

Ripple Effects

We’ve barely begun cleaning up after New Year’s Day celebrations when the…
  • January 12, 2026
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2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global 2025 will not be remembered for…
  • December 31, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
J&T adds new light truck to EV fleet

J&T adds new light truck to EV fleet

J&T Express Philippines acquired a new electric vehicle from QSJ Motors Phils,…
  • January 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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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4

Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025

ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds big potential as both producer…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read