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ICTSI deploys new quay cranes at Adriatic Gate Terminal

ICTSI deploys new quay cranes at Adriatic Gate Terminal

The new quay cranes of International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s Adriatic Gate…
  • December 17, 2025
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EDSA rehab starts Dec 24, completion in 8 months

EDSA rehab starts Dec 24, completion in 8 months

The rehabilitation of EDSA will finally start on December 24 with a…
  • December 17, 2025
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Damosa Land donates space for BOC-Davao’s green office

Damosa Land donates space for BOC-Davao’s green office

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Davao and Damosa Land Inc. have signed…
  • December 17, 2025
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BOC issues memo on Vietnamese cement anti-dumping tax until 2027

BOC issues memo on Vietnamese cement anti-dumping tax until 2027

The Bureau of Customs has issued a memorandum confirming the continued imposition…
  • December 17, 2025
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls December 17, 2025

Our latest issue (December 17, 2025). Stories include: Global freight forwarding market…
  • December 17, 2025
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PEZA targets P300B investment mark

PEZA targets P300B investment mark

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is aiming to breach the P300-billion mark…
  • December 16, 2025
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Maharlika Fund buying 11.2% stake in port operator ATI

Maharlika Fund buying 11.2% stake in Asian Terminals

Maharlika Investment Corporation is preparing to buy up to 11.2% of Asian…
  • December 16, 2025
  • 3 minute read
PPA poised to hit 2025 targets, optimistic of steady performance

PPA poised to hit 2025 targets, optimistic of steady performance

The Philippine Ports Authority is confident it will hit its targets this…
  • December 16, 2025
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PPA eyes GenSan port bidding within H1 2026

PPA eyes GenSan port bidding within H1 2026

Bidding for the privatization of the General Santos port is eyed within…
  • December 16, 2025
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PAL leads on-time rankings for 4th month in APAC

PAL leads on-time rankings for 4th month in APAC

Philippine Airlines ranked most punctual Asia Pacific carrier in November 2025 with…
  • December 16, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with other law…
  • December 23, 2025
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DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and TradeX Network, Inc. formally…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
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PPA opens bidding for P150M centralized digital platform

PPA opens bidding for P150M centralized digital platform

The Philippine Ports Authority is inviting bids for a centralized digital platform…
  • December 18, 2025
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Aviation
PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
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NNIC expects 2.55M passengers through NAIA for the holidays

NNIC expects 2.55M passengers through NAIA for the holidays

Passenger traffic at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport during the holiday travel…
  • December 22, 2025
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Opinion
Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Every year, the Christmas rush hits the same lanes: Manila, Cebu, Singapore,…
  • December 22, 2025
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Who's in charge

Terminal Cancer

In an interview with DZMM last week, former Department of Transportation undersecretary…
  • December 15, 2025
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Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

By AMIT MAHESHWARI Manila is crowded again. Yard use is high, boxes…
  • December 4, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA moves bidding for P2B offshore wind port in Camarines Norte to Jan

PPA moves bidding for P2B offshore wind port in Camarines Norte to Jan 2026

The Philippine Ports Authority will bid out in January the contract for…
  • December 23, 2025
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MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

The Department of Information and Communications Technology has seen a significant increase…
  • December 23, 2025
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2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO completed the upgrade of its Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila Upgrade…
  • December 23, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 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
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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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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
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Economy
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
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Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

The Inter-Agency Group on Rice Tariff Adjustment has released the guidelines for…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with other law…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read