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PortCalls May 31, 2023

Our latest issue (May 31, 2023). Stories include: ICTSI breaks ground for…
  • May 30, 2023
  • 1 minute read
DTI consults public on unified system of forwarder accreditation

DTI consults public on unified system for forwarder accreditation

The Department of Trade and Industry conducted a public consultation on its…
  • May 30, 2023
  • 4 minute read
Transport chief pushes Clark International Airport as transhipment hub

Transport chief pushes Clark International Airport as transhipment hub

Transport Secretary Jaime Bautista urged the development of Clark International Airport (CRK)…
  • May 30, 2023
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Clark International Airport conference attracts 300 gov’t, industry executives

Clark International Airport conference attracts 300 gov’t, industry executives

Almost 300 government and industry executives trooped to the Clark International Airport…
  • May 30, 2023
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PH domestic trade posts double-digit growth in Q1

The Philippines’ domestic trade posts double-digit growth in the first quarter of…
  • May 30, 2023
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BOC requires reefer manifest soft copy from international carriers

The Bureau of Customs is requiring all international shipping lines to submit…
  • May 30, 2023
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ICTI breaks ground for Berth 8 at MICT

ICTSI breaks ground for Berth 8 at MICT

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. officially broke ground on its newest berth…
  • May 29, 2023
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Marcos launches Pier 88 port in Cebu

Marcos launches Pier 88 port in Cebu

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. launched the Pier 88 seaport project, dubbed as…
  • May 29, 2023
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PortCalls May 29, 2023

Our latest issue (May 29, 2023). Stories include: PH carriers handle 10%…
  • May 29, 2023
  • 1 minute read
PH secures $130M loan for MRT 3 rehab

PH secures $130M loan for MRT 3 rehab

The Philippines has signed the JPY17.4 billion (around US$130 million) loan agreement…
  • May 27, 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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
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