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BOC collects record P239B in Q1 2026

BOC collects record P239B in Q1 2026

The Bureau of Customs collected over P239 billion in the first three…
  • April 6, 2026
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PortCalls April 6, 2026

Our latest issue (April 6, 2026). Stories include: Domestic shipping operators may…
  • April 6, 2026
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A Time for Long-Term Interventions

A Time for Long-Term Interventions

I don’t mean to sound pessimistic or anything, but realistically, efforts to…
  • April 6, 2026
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PPA eases bunkering accreditation, permit requirements amid fuel supply crunch

PPA eases bunkering accreditation, permit requirements amid fuel supply crunch

The Philippine Ports Authority is temporarily easing accreditation and permit requirements for…
  • April 5, 2026
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Bio-safe examination facility in Subic eyed

Bio-safe examination facility in Subic eyed

The Department of Agriculture is considering locating a bio-safe examination facility at…
  • April 5, 2026
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IMO urges diplomatic action to rescue 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf

IMO urges diplomatic action to rescue 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf

The International Maritime Organization issued an urgent appeal to the international community…
  • April 4, 2026
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APECO to bid out Casiguran Airport terminal building in Q2 2026

APECO to bid out Casiguran Airport terminal building in Q2 2026

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority will bid out construction…
  • April 4, 2026
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PPA extends anew holdover authority to operators with expired contracts

PPA extends anew holdover authority to operators with expired contracts

The Philippine Ports Authority will issue holdover authority to cargo-handling operators, passenger…
  • April 4, 2026
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Hormuz closure triggers global economic volatility, says UNCTAD

Hormuz closure triggers global economic volatility, says UNCTAD

The Strait of Hormuz remains “practically closed,” disrupting a critical share of…
  • April 4, 2026
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New aircraft faces tougher environmental standards

New aircraft facing tougher environmental standards from 2031

The International Civil Aviation Organization adopted a sweeping new set of environmental…
  • April 4, 2026
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Customs
BOC to clarify domestic cargo alert orders at Manila North Harbor

BOC to clarify domestic cargo alert orders at Manila North Harbor

The Bureau of Customs assured members of the Philippine Interisland Shipping Association…
  • June 18, 2026
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Cebu ports resume regular charges, cargo-handling cut ends July 10

Cebu ports resume regular charges, cargo-handling cut ends July 10

The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June…
  • June 18, 2026
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BOC returns to 5-day onsite work schedule

BOC returns to 5-day onsite work schedule

The Bureau of Customs has ordered its officials and employees to return…
  • June 17, 2026
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Maritime
PH shipyards’ output up 2.2% to 517 vessels in 2025

PH shipyards’ output up 2.2% to 517 vessels in 2025

Philippine shipyards built 517 ships for domestic use and export in 2025,…
  • June 19, 2026
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BOC to clarify domestic cargo alert orders at Manila North Harbor

BOC to clarify domestic cargo alert orders at Manila North Harbor

The Bureau of Customs assured members of the Philippine Interisland Shipping Association…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI’s Croatia terminal expands Asia link with MSC Phoenix mainline service

ICTSI’s Croatia terminal expands Asia link with MSC Phoenix mainline service

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal in Croatia, operated by International Container Terminal Services,…
  • June 18, 2026
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Aviation
LIPAD welcomes Lufthansa Technik, touts Clark is geared for world-class aviation

LIPAD welcomes Lufthansa Technik decision on new Clark facility

Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., operator of Clark International Airport, welcomed…
  • June 18, 2026
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Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

The issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay…
  • June 18, 2026
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SBMA port operations revenue up 20% to P389M in Q1 2026

SBMA port operations revenue up 20% to P389M in Q1 2026

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority generated P389 million in revenues from port…
  • June 16, 2026
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Opinion
The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

Smart Gatekeeping: The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently implemented a pivotal structural shift under…
  • June 16, 2026
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Take It to the Skies

Take It to the Skies

On paper, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit southern Mindanao last week…
  • June 15, 2026
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Bottlenecks Need Data, Not Just Meetings

Bottlenecks Need Data, Not Just Meetings

The Philippines logistics sector has no shortage of meetings, forums, working groups,…
  • June 15, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
ICTSI’s Croatia terminal expands Asia link with MSC Phoenix mainline service

ICTSI’s Croatia terminal expands Asia link with MSC Phoenix mainline service

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal in Croatia, operated by International Container Terminal Services,…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
LIPAD welcomes Lufthansa Technik, touts Clark is geared for world-class aviation

LIPAD welcomes Lufthansa Technik decision on new Clark facility

Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corp., operator of Clark International Airport, welcomed…
  • June 18, 2026
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Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

The issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
FAST Logistics opens Davao hub for large businesses and SMEs

FAST Logistics opens Davao hub for large businesses and SMEs

FAST Logistics Group recently opened a logistics and crossdock center in Davao…
  • June 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to clarify domestic cargo alert orders at Manila North Harbor

BOC to clarify domestic cargo alert orders at Manila North Harbor

The Bureau of Customs assured members of the Philippine Interisland Shipping Association…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 4 minute read
CEVA Logistics supports AirTrunk’s Asia Pacific data center expansion

CEVA Logistics supports AirTrunk’s Asia Pacific data center expansion

CEVA Logistics is supporting the development of new hyperscale data centers operated…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
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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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Economy
PH shipyards’ output up 2.2% to 517 vessels in 2025

PH shipyards’ output up 2.2% to 517 vessels in 2025

Philippine shipyards built 517 ships for domestic use and export in 2025,…
  • June 19, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH maritime development crucial to economic growth-MARINA

PH maritime development crucial to economic growth-MARINA

The Philippine maritime industry is rapidly transforming with modernization initiatives, digitalization, sustainability,…
  • June 18, 2026
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PEZA courts global shipbuilders with incentives, enabling ecosystem

PEZA courts global shipbuilders with incentives

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority is stepping up its bid to turn…
  • June 18, 2026
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Press Releases
FAST Logistics opens Davao hub for large businesses and SMEs

FAST Logistics opens Davao hub for large businesses and SMEs

FAST Logistics Group recently opened a logistics and crossdock center in Davao…
  • June 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Croatia terminal expands Asia link with MSC Phoenix mainline service

ICTSI’s Croatia terminal expands Asia link with MSC Phoenix mainline service

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal in Croatia, operated by International Container Terminal Services,…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CEVA Logistics supports AirTrunk’s Asia Pacific data center expansion

CEVA Logistics supports AirTrunk’s Asia Pacific data center expansion

CEVA Logistics is supporting the development of new hyperscale data centers operated…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read