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Panguil Bay Bridge 73% done, to open next year

The 3.17-km Panguil Bay Bridge Project that will cost P7.37 billion is…
  • July 11, 2023
  • 2 minute read
ICAO auditors assess PH aviation security protocols

ICAO auditors assess PH aviation security protocols

International Civil Aviation Organization auditors have started assessing the Philippines’ aviation security…
  • July 11, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Asia-US box rates dip

Asia-US box rates dip further on weak demand

Drewry and Freightos both report declining container rates on the Asia-United States…
  • July 11, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls July 10, 2023

Our latest issue (July 10, 2023). Stories include: BOC “inappropriately” tags 48,000…
  • July 10, 2023
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Revised strategy to cut

MEPC 80 adopts IMO revised strategy to cut ship emissions

Member states of IMO have adopted the organization’s 2023 strategy on cutting…
  • July 7, 2023
  • 5 minute read
Philippines lifts UN trade facilitation score to 87.1%

Philippines lifts UN trade facilitation score to 87.1%

The Philippines’ overall performance in the latest United Nations Global Survey on…
  • July 7, 2023
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FedEx tool shows shipment carbon emissions info

FedEx tool shows shipment carbon emissions info

FedEx launched a new tool that gives its customers in select markets…
  • July 7, 2023
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New multimodal route to Central Asia

China opens new multimodal route to Central Asia

New international multimodal transport route on railways and highways will carry goods…
  • July 7, 2023
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Kintetsu PH marks 25th

KWE Phils marks 25th year of journey to top

Kintetsu World Express (Philippines) Inc. marks 25th anniversary From a joint venture…
  • July 7, 2023
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Marcos OKs imports of 150,000MT refined sugar

Marcos OKs imports of 150,000MT refined sugar

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has given eligible sugar traders the go-ahead to…
  • July 7, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

Philippine merchandise exports marked its 19th consecutive month of expansion in July…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record up 5.1% to P81.4B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

The Bureau of Customs collected P81.361 billion in August 2026, surpassing the…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

Philippine Airlines now allows small cats to travel with their fur parent…
  • September 7, 2026
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House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

House approves PAL franchise renewal on final reading

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading the proposed…
  • September 4, 2026
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Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo demand growth in Asia Pacific slows to 1.1% in July

Air cargo markets in Asia Pacific posted another month of growth in…
  • September 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
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The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic uncovered 109 more packages of kush…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Flash Express marks 5 years of e-commerce logistics service in PH

Flash Express builds e-commerce logistics platform in PH

Flash Express Philippines marks its fifth year in the country as it…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO launches sea-land linked travel service

2GO Travel is introducing TraveLink, a new mutli-modal travel service that integrates…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
FedEx launches support unit at APAC Trade Facilitation Center in Clark

FedEx launches new facility at APAC Trade Facilitation Center in Clark

Federal Express Corp. launched the APAC Trade Facilitation Center’s newest facility in…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
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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
Economy
PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

Philippine merchandise exports marked its 19th consecutive month of expansion in July…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record up 5.1% to P81.4B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

The Bureau of Customs collected P81.361 billion in August 2026, surpassing the…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH manufacturing sustains growth in July but slower at 9.6%

PH manufacturing sustains growth in July but at a slower pace

The Philippine manufacturing sector continued to record growth, albeit slower, in July…
  • September 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

Philippine Airlines now allows small cats to travel with their fur parent…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

PH exports expand for 19th straight month in July with $8.15B sales

Philippine merchandise exports marked its 19th consecutive month of expansion in July…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record up 5.1% to P81.4B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

BOC collection up 5% to P81B in Aug, 8-month revenue highest on record

The Bureau of Customs collected P81.361 billion in August 2026, surpassing the…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read