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Vietnam dry port receives first MSC customs-cleared export cargo

Vietnam dry port receives first MSC customs-cleared export cargo

Tan Cang Que Vo Inland Container Depot received the first export shipment…
  • July 6, 2023
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI launches Climate Change Action Initiative

ICTSI launches Climate Change Action Initiative

International Container Terminal Services Inc has launched its Climate Change Action Initiative…
  • July 6, 2023
  • 3 minute read

EC proposes 4-year extension of Philippines’ GSP+ coverage

The European Commission proposes a four-year extension of the European Union Generalised…
  • July 6, 2023
  • 3 minute read
BOC “inappropriately” tags 48,000 consumption entries: COA audit

BOC “inappropriately” tags 48,000 consumption entries: COA audit

The Bureau of Customs “inappropriately” tagged more than 48,000 consumption entry shipments…
  • July 6, 2023
  • 4 minute read
Weak air cargo demand

Weak air cargo demand continued in May: IATA

Most airlines worldwide continued to see weak air cargo volumes in May…
  • July 5, 2023
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BOC collects P74.9B in June, slightly exceeds target

BOC collects P74.9B in June, slightly exceeds target

The Bureau of Customs collected P74.861 billion in duties and taxes in…
  • July 5, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls July 5, 2023

Our latest issue (July 5, 2023). Stories include: Feeder service expands Subic…
  • July 4, 2023
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Illegal hiring fees wrung out

Illegal hiring fees wrung out of seafarers: report

Collection of illegal recruitment fees and charges in violation of the Maritime…
  • July 4, 2023
  • 4 minute read
Feeder service expands Subic port’s links to China, Vietnam

Feeder service expands Subic port’s links to China, Vietnam

A new feeder service expanding the Port of Subic’s connectivity to South…
  • July 4, 2023
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CCBI offers free legal aid to brokers

CCBI offers free legal aid to brokers

The Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc. is providing free legal assistance to…
  • July 4, 2023
  • 4 minute read
Customs
BOC-NAIA intercepts P56M illegal drugs hidden in parcels

BOC-NAIA intercepts P56M illegal drugs hidden in parcels

The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport seized 14 abandoned…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
As Asia Pacific powers global freight, pressure builds up–DHL reports

Strong Asia Pacific demand, tightening capacity send freight rates climbing – DHL

Asia Pacific drives global freight growth with strong exports, especially in technology…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Maritime
Manila Multipurpose Terminal strengthens collaboration with ship agents

Manila Multipurpose Terminal strengthens collaboration with ship agents

Manila Multipurpose Terminal and Philippine Ship Agents Association met to align on…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
Visayas Container Terminal expands global network with Maersk PH6

Visayas Container Terminal welcomes Maersk PH6 service

Visayas Container Terminal expands its global network with Maersk’s PH6 service, which…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
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
  • 2 minute read
MCIA, Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport forge pact to boost aviation ties

MCIA, Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport forge pact to boost aviation ties

Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport in China are establishing…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Lufthansa Technik PH to build second base maintenance facility in Clark

Lufthansa Technik to build second base maintenance facility in PH

Lufthansa Technik Philippines is expanding its Philippines footprint with a new base…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 6 minute read
Ports/Terminals
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
  • 2 minute read
MCIA, Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport forge pact to boost aviation ties

MCIA, Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport forge pact to boost aviation ties

Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport in China are establishing…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Visayas Container Terminal expands global network with Maersk PH6

Visayas Container Terminal welcomes Maersk PH6 service

Visayas Container Terminal expands its global network with Maersk’s PH6 service, which…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
As Asia Pacific powers global freight, pressure builds up–DHL reports

Strong Asia Pacific demand, tightening capacity send freight rates climbing – DHL

Asia Pacific drives global freight growth with strong exports, especially in technology…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Hapag-Lloyd, WiseTech partner to advance e-BL adoption

Hapag-Lloyd, WiseTech partner to advance e-BL adoption

Hapag-Lloyd will publish electronic bills of lading via Galileo, enabling faster, cheaper,…
  • June 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global freight forwarding market to reach €233B by 2030 - Ti Insight

Global freight forwarding market up 4.4% in 2025

The global freight forwarding market hit €208.1 billion (about US$240.68 billion) in…
  • June 12, 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
  • 4 minute read
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
Economy
Global air cargo, mail in PH logs double-digit growth in Q1 2026

Global air cargo, mail in PH logs double-digit growth in Q1 2026

International air cargo and mail traffic rose 16% to 124.457 million kilograms…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Strait of Hormuz reopening with US-Iran peace deal but shipping lines stay cautious

Strait of Hormuz reopening with US-Iran peace deal but shipping lines stay cautious

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening as part of a peace deal…
  • June 15, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Press Releases
Manila Multipurpose Terminal strengthens collaboration with ship agents

Manila Multipurpose Terminal strengthens collaboration with ship agents

Manila Multipurpose Terminal and Philippine Ship Agents Association met to align on…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-NAIA intercepts P56M illegal drugs hidden in parcels

BOC-NAIA intercepts P56M illegal drugs hidden in parcels

The Bureau of Customs at Ninoy Aquino International Airport seized 14 abandoned…
  • June 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read