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75% hike in cargo handling at Cebu airport sought

75% hike in cargo handling rates at Cebu airport sought

Ground-Air Logistics Corp. and U-Freight Phils. Inc are seeking a 75% increase…
  • June 30, 2023
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Cebu Pacific takes delivery of first China-assembled Airbus plane

Cebu Pacific takes delivery of first China-assembled Airbus

Cebu Pacific took delivery of its first China-assembled Airbus A320neo on June…
  • June 30, 2023
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Customs brokers exempt from PPA accreditation for 3 years

Customs brokers are exempt from the Philippine Ports Authority accreditation and permit…
  • June 30, 2023
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StormGeo opens Manila operations center

StormGeo opens Manila operations center

StormGeo, provider of weather intelligence and decision-support solutions for the shipping industry,…
  • June 30, 2023
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Can Gio super port

Can Gio super port Vietnam’s ‘distant dream’

Vietnam’s planned US$6 billion “super port” in Can Gio in the south…
  • June 29, 2023
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Peak season rally unsure

Peak season rally ‘unsure’ as ex-Asia spot rates fall

Container freight spot rates from Asia to the United States and North…
  • June 28, 2023
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PortCalls June 28, 2023

Our latest issue (June 28, 2023). Stories include: ARTA open to review…
  • June 27, 2023
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Shipping can halve emissions

Shipping can halve emissions ‘sans trade impact’

A new study commissioned by four environmental concern groups says the global…
  • June 27, 2023
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BOC creates codes for RCEP preferential rates

The Bureau of Customs has created codes in its computer system for…
  • June 27, 2023
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Shipping industry must adapt to new fleet developments, Marcos says

Shipping industry must adapt to new fleet developments, Marcos says

The shipping industry must adapt and integrate new developments into their fleets…
  • June 27, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group Philippines started operations at its new 7,000-square-meter multi-user warehouse in…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
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Economy
DOTr champions rail transport, citing decarbonization by at least 50%

DOTr champions rail transport, citing decarbonization by at least 50%

Rail transit can reduce the Philippines’ carbon dioxide emissions by at least…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 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
Press Releases
FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group Philippines started operations at its new 7,000-square-meter multi-user warehouse in…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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