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BOC requires reefer manifest soft copy from international carriers

The Bureau of Customs is requiring all international shipping lines to submit…
  • May 30, 2023
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ICTI breaks ground for Berth 8 at MICT

ICTSI breaks ground for Berth 8 at MICT

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. officially broke ground on its newest berth…
  • May 29, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Marcos launches Pier 88 port in Cebu

Marcos launches Pier 88 port in Cebu

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. launched the Pier 88 seaport project, dubbed as…
  • May 29, 2023
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls May 29, 2023

Our latest issue (May 29, 2023). Stories include: PH carriers handle 10%…
  • May 29, 2023
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PH secures $130M loan for MRT 3 rehab

PH secures $130M loan for MRT 3 rehab

The Philippines has signed the JPY17.4 billion (around US$130 million) loan agreement…
  • May 27, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Marcos mulls pre-shipment inspection for agri goods

Marcos mulls pre-shipment inspection for agri goods

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is considering the recommendation of Société Générale de…
  • May 27, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Marcos pushing for resumption of PH-EU FTA talks

Marcos pushing for resumption of PH-EU FTA talks

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is pushing for the resumption of negotiations for…
  • May 27, 2023
  • 3 minute read
PH carriers handle 10% more air cargo in Q1

PH carriers handle 10% more air cargo in Q1

Philippine domestic carriers handled 10% more air cargoes in the first quarter…
  • May 27, 2023
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Lucio Tan III appointed as president of PAL Holdings

Lucio Tan III has been appointed as president of PAL Holdings, Inc.,…
  • May 25, 2023
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MICT partners with Autosweep to improve trucks’ gate process

Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) is partnering with Intelligent E-Processes Technologies Corp.…
  • May 25, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC returns to 5-day onsite work schedule

BOC returns to 5-day onsite work schedule

The Bureau of Customs has ordered its officials and employees to return…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read

BOC secures dedicated facility at Mindanao Container Terminal for stronger Customs enforcement

The Bureau of Customs gains exclusive use of a 10,000-square-meter facility within…
  • June 17, 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
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
General Santos port partially resumes operations

General Santos port partially reopens

General Santos port resumed partial operations on June 17 following completion of…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC secures dedicated facility at Mindanao Container Terminal for stronger Customs enforcement

The Bureau of Customs gains exclusive use of a 10,000-square-meter facility within…
  • June 17, 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
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
General Santos port partially resumes operations

General Santos port partially reopens

General Santos port resumed partial operations on June 17 following completion of…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC secures dedicated facility at Mindanao Container Terminal for stronger Customs enforcement

The Bureau of Customs gains exclusive use of a 10,000-square-meter facility within…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air cargo, mail in PH logs double-digit growth in Q1 2026

International air cargo, mail in PH log 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
Press Releases
General Santos port partially resumes operations

General Santos port partially reopens

General Santos port resumed partial operations on June 17 following completion of…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read

BOC secures dedicated facility at Mindanao Container Terminal for stronger Customs enforcement

The Bureau of Customs gains exclusive use of a 10,000-square-meter facility within…
  • June 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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