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Order integrating BOC, PEZA export systems nears approval

Order integrating BOC, PEZA export systems nears approval

The order integrating the Bureau of Customs Automated Export Declaration System with…
  • December 27, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PEZA’s digital marketplace for Q1 2024 launch

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority eyes a first quarter 2024 launch for…
  • December 27, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PNR Naga-Legazpi service resumes Dec 27

PNR Naga-Legazpi service resumes Dec 27

The Philippine National Railways Naga-Legazpi service will resume operations on December 27…
  • December 26, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Reduced tariff on rice, corn, meat extended until 2024

Reduced tariff on rice, corn, meat extended until 2024

President Marcos extended the reduced tariff on rice, corn and meat until…
  • December 26, 2023
  • 2 minute read

BOC-Clark seizes shabu worth P56M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark seized P56 million worth of shabu,…
  • December 26, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Philippine freight forwarders challenges

Challenges and Solutions for Freight Forwarders in the Philippines

The logistics landscape in the Philippines is dynamic and challenging, with freight…
  • December 26, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls December 25, 2023

Our latest issue (December 25, 2023). Stories include: PPA re-bids Iloilo port…
  • December 25, 2023
  • 1 minute read

Imported equipment donations of RBEs exempt from donor’s tax

BIR Revenue Regulations No. 15-2023 implements the grant of donor’s tax exemption…
  • December 22, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PEZA targets 15% “conservative” hike in investments for 2024

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority eyes a 15% year-on-year increase in approved…
  • December 22, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PPA grants holdover authority for expired contracts

The Philippine Ports Authority will grant holdover authority to operators with expired…
  • December 22, 2023
  • 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