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The moment I sent my last column to the PortCalls team, news…
  • January 29, 2024
  • 4 minute read

NEDA Board approves terms for P12.75B Laguindingan airport project

• The National Economic and Development Authority Board approved the negotiated parameters,…
  • January 29, 2024
  • 2 minute read

NLEX Corp, Meycauayan City unveil traffic-alleviating projects

• NLEX Corp. and the Meycauayan city government officially inaugurated traffic-alleviating projects…
  • January 29, 2024
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls January 29, 2024

Our latest issue (January 29, 2024). Stories include: Implementing rules for ban…
  • January 29, 2024
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PH trade deficit narrows 11% in December

The country’s trade deficit narrowed 11% year-on-year in December based on preliminary…
  • January 26, 2024
  • 2 minute read

BOC targets 9.7% higher revenue collection for 2024

The Bureau of Customs is targeting revenue collections of P959 billion this…
  • January 26, 2024
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BOC drafts e-commerce clearance rules, seeks stakeholders’ input

The Bureau of Customs has drafted an order for the clearance process…
  • January 26, 2024
  • 3 minute read

MARINA seeks extended engagement with French maritime expert

The Maritime Industry Authority requested an extended engagement with the French maritime…
  • January 25, 2024
  • 2 minute read

Marcos approves 3-month extension to PUV consolidation

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. approved a three-month extension for the consolidation of…
  • January 25, 2024
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MMDA to reroute traffic around Quirino Grandstand on Jan 28

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will reroute traffic around Quirino Grandstand in…
  • January 25, 2024
  • 2 minute read
Customs
PCC fines onion cartel a record P1.76B

PCC fines onion cartel a record P1.76B

The Philippine Competition Commission found six firms and their officers liable for…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Marcos: Private sector key to logistics as UPS opens Clark hub

Marcos: Private sector key to logistics as UPS opens Clark hub

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr joined the opening of UPS’s new International Air…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
UPS opens $80M Clark hub, its largest PH investment

UPS opens $80M Clark hub, its largest PH investment

UPS opened its new hub at Clark International Airport in Pampanga, its…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Maritime
PH joins EU, 32 other nations in rejecting tolls through straits

PH joins EU, 32 other nations vs tolls on international straits

 The Philippines has joined all 27 European Union member states and 32…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
Aviation
Marcos: Private sector key to logistics as UPS opens Clark hub

Marcos: Private sector key to logistics as UPS opens Clark hub

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr joined the opening of UPS’s new International Air…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
UPS opens $80M Clark hub, its largest PH investment

UPS opens $80M Clark hub, its largest PH investment

UPS opened its new hub at Clark International Airport in Pampanga, its…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 5 minute read
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
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
3PL
LTFRB cracks down on illegal truck-for-hire for e-commerce

LTFRB cracks down on illegal truck-for-hire for e-commerce

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned private trucks and vans…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
‘K’ Line Logistics PH marks 3rd year of Silang warehouse operations

‘K’ Line Logistics marks 3rd year of Silang warehouse operations

“K” Line Logistics (Phils.), Inc. marked the third anniversary of its warehouse…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos: Private sector key to logistics as UPS opens Clark hub

Marcos: Private sector key to logistics as UPS opens Clark hub

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr joined the opening of UPS’s new International Air…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
Economy
LTFRB cracks down on illegal truck-for-hire for e-commerce

LTFRB cracks down on illegal truck-for-hire for e-commerce

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned private trucks and vans…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH joins EU, 32 other nations in rejecting tolls through straits

PH joins EU, 32 other nations vs tolls on international straits

 The Philippines has joined all 27 European Union member states and 32…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCC fines onion cartel a record P1.76B

PCC fines onion cartel a record P1.76B

The Philippine Competition Commission found six firms and their officers liable for…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
LTFRB cracks down on illegal truck-for-hire for e-commerce

LTFRB cracks down on illegal truck-for-hire for e-commerce

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned private trucks and vans…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
‘K’ Line Logistics PH marks 3rd year of Silang warehouse operations

‘K’ Line Logistics marks 3rd year of Silang warehouse operations

“K” Line Logistics (Phils.), Inc. marked the third anniversary of its warehouse…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH joins EU, 32 other nations in rejecting tolls through straits

PH joins EU, 32 other nations vs tolls on international straits

 The Philippines has joined all 27 European Union member states and 32…
  • October 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read