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Air cargo rates still rising, ME-South Asia prices soar

Air cargo rates still rising, ME-South Asia prices soar

Worldwide air cargo rates continued to rise into the first week of…
  • April 15, 2024
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PPA to rebid contract for Misamis Oriental clustered ports

The Philippine Ports Authority is rebidding the 15-year contract for the clustered…
  • April 15, 2024
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4 Filipino seafarers onboard seized boxship

4 Filipino seafarers onboard seized boxship

The Department of Migrant Workers confirmed that four Filipino seafarers were aboard…
  • April 15, 2024
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ICTSI gets green light to operate Iloilo port

 International Container Terminal Services, Inc. has received regulatory approvals to operate and…
  • April 15, 2024
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PortCalls April 15, 2024

Our latest issue (April 15, 2024). Stories include: Shipping industry faces “shadow…
  • April 15, 2024
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Shipping industry faces “shadow of uncertainty”

Shipping industry faces “shadow of uncertainty”

The global shipping industry faces a “shadow of uncertainty”, particularly with China’s…
  • April 14, 2024
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Marcos asks US Congress to reauthorize GSP program

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. appealed to the US Congress to fast track…
  • April 14, 2024
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Ninja Van PH launches truck space sharing solution

Ninja Van Philippines is expanding beyond the e-commerce and last mile delivery…
  • April 12, 2024
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Cagayan de Oro, Dapitan cargo handlers seek renewal of contracts

Cagayan de Oro and Dapitan cargo-handling operators Oroport Cargo Handling Services, Inc.…
  • April 12, 2024
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PH manufacturing records faster growth in Feb

PH manufacturing records faster growth in Feb

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in February 2024 with more…
  • April 12, 2024
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Customs
SGV bags P57M cross-border e-invoicing project preparation contract

SGV bags P57M cross-border e-invoicing project preparation contract

SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. won the contract to provide project preparation…
  • October 14, 2026
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DA ramps up ube production in Cagayan Valley for export

DA ramps up ube production in Cagayan Valley for export

The Department of Agriculture is expanding ube production in Cagayan Valley to…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DA: Import permit cancelled before P700M rice shipment seizure

DA: Import permit cancelled before P700M rice shipment seizure

The Department of Agriculture clarified that it ordered the cancellation of the…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
No qualified bidders for DOTr’s TRANSIT consultancy project

No eligible bidders for DOTr’s P51M project tracking consultancy

Bidding for the consultancy services of the Department of Transportation’s proposed Integrated…
  • October 14, 2026
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DA: Import permit cancelled before P700M rice shipment seizure

DA: Import permit cancelled before P700M rice shipment seizure

The Department of Agriculture clarified that it ordered the cancellation of the…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global container volumes sustain uptrend, hits 17.46M TEUs in Aug

Global container volumes sustain uptrend, hit 17.46M TEUs in Aug

Global container shipping volumes reached a record 17.46 million TEUs in August…
  • October 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
No qualified bidders for DOTr’s TRANSIT consultancy project

No eligible bidders for DOTr’s P51M project tracking consultancy

Bidding for the consultancy services of the Department of Transportation’s proposed Integrated…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Air passenger, cargo fuel surcharge drops one level for Oct 16-31

Air passenger, cargo fuel surcharge drops one level for Oct 16-31

The Civil Aeronautics Board lowered by one level the passenger and cargo…
  • October 13, 2026
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3 PH firms seek fund, partners for sustainable aviation fuel projects

3 PH firms seek fund, partners for sustainable aviation fuel projects

The Board of Investments is supporting three local projects that aim to…
  • October 13, 2026
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Opinion
The Rise of the Hybrid Customs Broker

Leading the Adaptation: The Rise of the Hybrid Customs Broker

“Dear Customs Wiz, I have been a licensed customs broker for twelve…
  • October 14, 2026
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Removing the Excise Tax Is Not Just For ‘The Rich’

Removing the Excise Tax Is Not Just For ‘The Rich’

Over the past fortnight the price of diesel, in particular, reached triple…
  • October 5, 2026
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Why Old Customs Orders Cannot Solve Today’s Shipping Woes

Why Old Customs Orders Cannot Solve Today’s Shipping Woes

The Philippine supply chain community is closely watching the impending Joint Administrative…
  • October 5, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
No qualified bidders for DOTr’s TRANSIT consultancy project

No eligible bidders for DOTr’s P51M project tracking consultancy

Bidding for the consultancy services of the Department of Transportation’s proposed Integrated…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Shipping lines’ global reliability tumbles to 27% in Sept, vessel delay worsens to 6 days

Only 27% of container ships arrive on time, delays hit 6 days in Sept

Global reliability for shipping lines tumbled for the fourth month in September,…
  • October 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge drops to 5.5% for Oct 13-19

Mindanao Container Terminal fuel surcharge drops to 5.5% for Oct 13-19

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a 5.5%…
  • October 13, 2026
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3PL
PH warehousing demand doubles in Q3 powered by semiconductors

PH warehousing demand doubles in Q3 powered by electronics

Demand for industrial warehousing accelerated in the third quarter of 2026, with…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 4 minute read
FedEx: AI chip boom opens growth for PH semiconductors

FedEx: AI chip boom opens growth for PH semiconductors

AI and EV demand is speeding up chip production in Asia Pacific,…
  • October 13, 2026
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Oil shock could raise freight costs by up to 14%—PIDS

Oil shock could raise freight costs by up to 14%—PIDS

Freight costs could rise 9% to 14% due to higher oil prices,…
  • October 12, 2026
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Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
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BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
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Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
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Economy
SGV bags P57M cross-border e-invoicing project preparation contract

SGV bags P57M cross-border e-invoicing project preparation contract

SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. won the contract to provide project preparation…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
SCAD, Tarlac gov’t to develop Subic-Clark Corridor master plan

SCAD, Tarlac gov’t to develop Subic-Clark Corridor master plan

The Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council and the Tarlac provincial government will…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA ramps up ube production in Cagayan Valley for export

DA ramps up ube production in Cagayan Valley for export

The Department of Agriculture is expanding ube production in Cagayan Valley to…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
SCAD, Tarlac gov’t to develop Subic-Clark Corridor master plan

SCAD, Tarlac gov’t to develop Subic-Clark Corridor master plan

The Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council and the Tarlac provincial government will…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA ramps up ube production in Cagayan Valley for export

DA ramps up ube production in Cagayan Valley for export

The Department of Agriculture is expanding ube production in Cagayan Valley to…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DA: Import permit cancelled before P700M rice shipment seizure

DA: Import permit cancelled before P700M rice shipment seizure

The Department of Agriculture clarified that it ordered the cancellation of the…
  • October 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read