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ICTSI is preferred operator for South Africa port

ICTSI is preferred operator for South Africa port

International Container Terminal Services Inc. is the preferred bidder to operate and…
  • July 18, 2023
  • 3 minute read
PEZA prequalifies 8 big-ticket ecozone projects for H1

PEZA prequalifies 8 big-ticket ecozone projects for H1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority prequalified eight big-ticket ecozone projects in the…
  • July 18, 2023
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Aug airfares may stay fixed with fuel surcharge unchanged

Aug airfares may stay fixed with fuel surcharge unchanged

August airfares may stay fixed with the passenger and cargo fuel surcharge…
  • July 17, 2023
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MARINA multi-sectoral council members sworn in

MARINA multi-sectoral council members sworn in

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista cites importance of public-private collaboration as he swore…
  • July 17, 2023
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MOL appoints first female ship captain

MOL appoints first female ship captain

Mitsui O.S.K Lines has appointed Naomi Matsushita as its first female captain…
  • July 17, 2023
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BOI issues rules on customs duty, VAT exemption on equipment imports

BOI issues rules on customs duty, VAT exemption on equipment imports

The Board of Investments issued rules on availing exemption from customs duty…
  • July 17, 2023
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls July 17, 2023

Our latest issue (July 17, 2023). Stories include: PPA to bid out…
  • July 17, 2023
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Driving Growth Through Technology for SMEs in the Philippines

Data-Driven Decision-Making: A Must For Freight Forwarders

Data analytics rose as a revolutionary tool for businesses across multiple industries,…
  • July 16, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Knee-jerk Reactions

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It was fascinating to listen to representatives of Fast Logistics talk about…
  • July 16, 2023
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BOC apprehends counterfeit goods worth P240M

BOC apprehends counterfeit goods worth P240M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic seized two 40-foot container shipments containing…
  • July 16, 2023
  • 2 minute read
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 orders strict monitoring of 90-day foreign 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
IMO discussions on global shipping emissions see progress

IMO discussions on global shipping emissions see progress

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said discussions on global shipping emissions…
  • May 2, 2026
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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
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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
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 orders strict monitoring of 90-day foreign 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 by another 30%

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariff rates by another…
  • April 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
DSV reports solid Q1 2026 performance amid market challenges

DSV reports solid Q1 2026 performance amid market challenges

EBIT before special items reached DKK 4,855  million (about USD 766.6 million), up…
  • May 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
  • 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
  • 2 minute read
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 by another 30%

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority has reduced port tariff rates by another…
  • 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
DSV reports solid Q1 2026 performance amid market challenges

DSV reports solid Q1 2026 performance amid market challenges

EBIT before special items reached DKK 4,855  million (about USD 766.6 million), up…
  • May 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
IMO discussions on global shipping emissions see progress

IMO discussions on global shipping emissions see progress

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said discussions on global shipping emissions…
  • May 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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