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Trucks without business at MICT face P5K fine

A P5,000 fine on trucks entering the Manila International Container Terminal without…
  • July 20, 2023
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24 groups ask Marcos to junk container monitoring policy

24 business groups have asked President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to junk the…
  • July 20, 2023
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Mendoza appointed LTO chief

Mendoza appointed LTO chief

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr appointed Vigor Mendoza II as Department of Transportation…
  • July 19, 2023
  • 1 minute read
Supply of driver’s licenses to ‘normalize’ by Sept

Supply of driver’s licenses to ‘normalize’ by Sept

The supply of plastic cards for driver’s licenses should “normalize” by September…
  • July 19, 2023
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NEDA approves 3 infra projects, including NAIA rehab

NEDA approves 3 infra projects, including NAIA rehab

The National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved three infrastructure projects,…
  • July 19, 2023
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PAL resumes Manila-Tuguegarao daily flights on Oct 29

NEDA oks NAIA rehab solicited proposal, ditches consortium’s bid

The National Economic and Development Authority Board has approved the P170.6-billion solicited…
  • July 19, 2023
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DOTr unveils fourth-gen light rail cars for LRT-1

DOTr unveils fourth-gen light rail cars for LRT-1

Fourth-generation light rail vehicles worth P12.8 billion will augment Light Rail Transit…
  • July 19, 2023
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United Airlines to offer non-stop Manila-San Francisco flights from Oct

United Airlines to offer non-stop Manila-San Francisco flights from Oct

• United Airlines to become the first US airline with direct flights…
  • July 19, 2023
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Dominguez elected next IMO secretary-general

Dominguez elected next IMO secretary-general

The International Maritime Organization Council on July 18 elected Arsenio Antonio Dominguez…
  • July 19, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls July 19, 2023

Our latest issue (July 19, 2023). Stories include: BOI issues rules on…
  • July 18, 2023
  • 1 minute read
Customs
BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China and Indonesia

BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China, Indonesia

The Bureau of Customs implements safeguard duty on cement imports from China…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

The Bureau of Customs granted Western Digital Storage Technologies (Philippines) Corp. Level…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
  • July 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the…
  • July 9, 2026
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PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

PAL raises $300M from first international bond offer

Philippine Airlines is getting fresh funds after pricing its first fixed-rate US$300-million…
  • July 9, 2026
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Opinion
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 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
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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
  • 2 minute read
Economy
BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China and Indonesia

BOC implements safeguard duty on cement from China, Indonesia

The Bureau of Customs implements safeguard duty on cement imports from China…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

Western Digital Philippines granted Level 1 AEO accreditation

The Bureau of Customs granted Western Digital Storage Technologies (Philippines) Corp. Level…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
  • July 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DOF, BOC calls for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

DOF, BOC call for comments on draft JAO for local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Department of Finance and the Bureau of Customs called on stakeholders…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor deals in semiconductors, shipbuilding

PH, Korea advance Luzon corridor investments in semiconductors, shipbuilding

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea are deepening economic ties through…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read