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BOC-Legazpi receives first fuel import shipment

BOC-Legazpi receives first fuel import shipment

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Legazpi received its first-ever fuel importation on…
  • May 12, 2023
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PH economy grew 6.4% in Q1

PH economy grew 6.4% in Q1

The Philippine economy grew by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2023,…
  • May 12, 2023
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PEZA approved investments up 107% in first four months

PEZA approved investments up 107% in first four months

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P33.094 billion worth of investments in…
  • May 12, 2023
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Gatwick template for NAIA

Gatwick template for NAIA

Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista is looking at Gatwick Airport in the United…
  • May 10, 2023
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PortCalls May 10, 2023

Our latest issue (May 10, 2023). Stories include: Cold chain industry sees…
  • May 9, 2023
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FedEx boosts international delivery capabilities

FedEx boosts international delivery capabilities

FedEx Express is enhancing its international delivery services to cater to customers’…
  • May 9, 2023
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PH external trade drops for 4th straight month; imports, exports continue slide

PH external trade drops for 4th straight month; imports, exports continue slide

The country’s external trade declined for the fourth straight month in March…
  • May 9, 2023
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Cold chain industry sees 10% annual growth since 2020

The cold chain industry sustained an annual growth of 10% since the…
  • May 9, 2023
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PH manufacturing growth slows in March

PH manufacturing growth slows in March

The Philippine manufacturing sector continued to grow but at a slower pace…
  • May 9, 2023
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ICTSI net income up 9% in Q1

ICTSI net income up 9% in Q1

International Container Terminal Services, Inc’s net income attributable to equity stakeholders grew…
  • May 9, 2023
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Customs
Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June…
  • June 18, 2026
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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
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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
Maritime
Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June…
  • June 18, 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
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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
Aviation
Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

The issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 3 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
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
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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
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Ports/Terminals
Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

The issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
3PL
Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

Release of Subic airport challenge bid papers moved anew to June 30

The issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June…
  • June 18, 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
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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
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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
Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

Regular charges at Cebu ports resume; 50% cargo-handling share cut until July 10

The Cebu Port Authority resumed collection of regular port charges on June…
  • June 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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