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Aug airfares may stay fixed with fuel surcharge unchanged

Aug airfares may stay fixed with fuel surcharge unchanged

August airfares may stay fixed with the passenger and cargo fuel surcharge…
  • July 17, 2023
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MARINA multi-sectoral council members sworn in

MARINA multi-sectoral council members sworn in

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista cites importance of public-private collaboration as he swore…
  • July 17, 2023
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MOL appoints first female ship captain

MOL appoints first female ship captain

Mitsui O.S.K Lines has appointed Naomi Matsushita as its first female captain…
  • July 17, 2023
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BOI issues rules on customs duty, VAT exemption on equipment imports

BOI issues rules on customs duty, VAT exemption on equipment imports

The Board of Investments issued rules on availing exemption from customs duty…
  • July 17, 2023
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls July 17, 2023

Our latest issue (July 17, 2023). Stories include: PPA to bid out…
  • July 17, 2023
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Driving Growth Through Technology for SMEs in the Philippines

Data-Driven Decision-Making: A Must For Freight Forwarders

Data analytics rose as a revolutionary tool for businesses across multiple industries,…
  • July 16, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Knee-jerk Reactions

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It was fascinating to listen to representatives of Fast Logistics talk about…
  • July 16, 2023
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BOC apprehends counterfeit goods worth P240M

BOC apprehends counterfeit goods worth P240M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic seized two 40-foot container shipments containing…
  • July 16, 2023
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Europe's shipping CO2 emissions

Europe’s shipping CO2 emissions rise to 3-year high

Container and cargo ships make up the lion’s share of shipping emissions…
  • July 16, 2023
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BOC earns first COA top evaluation in 20 years

BOC earns first COA top evaluation in 20 years

The Bureau of Customs receives ‘unmodified opinion’ from Commission on Audit for…
  • July 14, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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Maritime
Marcos inaugurates Camiguin light craft station to boost inter-island logistics, tourism

Marcos inaugurates Camiguin light craft station to boost inter-island logistics, tourism

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 13 inaugurated Camiguin’s first Light Craft…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
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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
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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
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Ports/Terminals
Marcos inaugurates Camiguin light craft station to boost inter-island logistics, tourism

Marcos inaugurates Camiguin light craft station to boost inter-island logistics, tourism

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 13 inaugurated Camiguin’s first Light Craft…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
3PL
FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security by…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

The Department of Health signed an agreement with Universal Robina Corp. and…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security by…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
Press Releases
Marcos inaugurates Camiguin light craft station to boost inter-island logistics, tourism

Marcos inaugurates Camiguin light craft station to boost inter-island logistics, tourism

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 13 inaugurated Camiguin’s first Light Craft…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security by…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

The Department of Health signed an agreement with Universal Robina Corp. and…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read