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PortCalls January 4, 2023

Our latest issue (January 4, 2023). Stories include: BOC-NAIA ready to handle…
  • January 4, 2023
  • 1 minute read
BOC-Port of Cebu surpasses collection target in 2022 by P5B

BOC-Port of Cebu surpasses collection target in 2022 by P5B

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu surpassed its revenue collection target in…
  • January 4, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Cebu port raises foreign cargo-handling fees by 15% 

Cebu port raises foreign cargo-handling fees by 15% 

Stevedoring and other charges for vessels handling foreign cargoes at Cebu port…
  • January 3, 2023
  • 1 minute read
BOC ready to handle cargo affected by air traffic glitch

BOC ready to handle cargo affected by air traffic glitch

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport is ready to handle cargoes…
  • January 3, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Bidding for other metro subway packages set this year

Bidding for other metro subway packages set this year

All remaining contract packages of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) will…
  • January 3, 2023
  • 3 minute read

More investments in PH air transport urgently needed, says government think tank

Strong demand for air travel in the coming years heightens the need…
  • January 3, 2023
  • 5 minute read
Shippers drop LT contracts

Buyers’ market seen as shippers drop long-term contracts

All of Xeneta customers say they are abandoning their current long-term contracts…
  • January 3, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Airlines work toward normalizing flight operations

Airlines work toward normalizing flight operations

Airlines on Jan 2 are working toward normalization of Philippine flight operations,…
  • January 2, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Flight operations fully restored in 72 hours

Flight operations fully restored in 72 hours

Flight operations in the Philippines may be fully restored in 72 hours…
  • January 2, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Big Thinking Required

A Reminder About Public Mobility

It’s about that time again when the national conversation – or, at…
  • January 2, 2023
  • 4 minute read
Customs
PEZA approves P64B investments for 26 projects in April

PEZA approves P64B investments for 26 projects in April

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Board approved 26 new and expansion projects…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH secures 1.5M mt of rice from Vietnam until April 2027

PH secures 1.5M mt of rice from Vietnam until April 2027

The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed on a trade deal for the…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC chief orders streamlining of procedures for releasing imported rice

BOC chief orders streamlined procedures for releasing rice imports

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered to streamline procedures for the discharge and…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a first-quarter 2026 earnings before interest and taxes of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
LSPH conference

LSPH Conference strengthens public-private synergy to tackle logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu ports log higher cargo volume in Q1 2026

Cebu ports log higher cargo volume in Q1 2026

Cebu ports handled higher cargo, container, and roll-on/roll-off volumes in the first…
  • May 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
DHL Group records 8.3% higher operating profit in Q1

DHL Group records 8.3% higher operating profit in Q1

The DHL Group’s operating profit and revenue in the first quarter of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a first-quarter 2026 earnings before interest and taxes of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
LSPH conference

LSPH Conference strengthens public-private synergy to tackle logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Container Rates Are Moving Again. Your Pricing Model Is Already Outdated

Container Rates Are Moving Again. Your Pricing Model Is Already Outdated

What happened Rates on Asia lanes are unstable again. Red Sea diversions…
  • May 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Infrastructure Pro Max

Infrastructure Pro Max

SCMAP president Pierre Carlo Curay will be speaking at this Wednesday’s LSPH…
  • May 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Connecting the Dots

Now We’re Connecting the Dots

It might seem like the worst is over. We have seen oil…
  • April 20, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
DP World has secured a five-year concession extension to continue operations at the B5 container berth at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand’s primary deep-sea gateway.

DP World secures five-year extension for Laem Chabang port berth

DP World’s joint venture, LCIT, secured a five-year extension from the Port…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC chief orders streamlining of procedures for releasing imported rice

BOC chief orders streamlined procedures for releasing rice imports

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered to streamline procedures for the discharge and…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
LSPH conference

LSPH Conference strengthens public-private synergy to tackle logistics bottlenecks

Around 200 stakeholders and government representatives joined the Logistics Services Philippines Conference…
  • May 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
DepDev’s Edillon to logistics sector: Tell us your priority concerns

DEPDev’s Edillon to logistics sector: Tell us your priority concerns

An official of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development encourages the…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Group records 8.3% higher operating profit in Q1

DHL Group records 8.3% higher operating profit in Q1

The DHL Group’s operating profit and revenue in the first quarter of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a first-quarter 2026 earnings before interest and taxes of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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
MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
DepDev’s Edillon to logistics sector: Tell us your priority concerns

DEPDev’s Edillon to logistics sector: Tell us your priority concerns

An official of the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development encourages the…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA approves P64B investments for 26 projects in April

PEZA approves P64B investments for 26 projects in April

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority Board approved 26 new and expansion projects…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH secures 1.5M mt of rice from Vietnam until April 2027

PH secures 1.5M mt of rice from Vietnam until April 2027

The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed on a trade deal for the…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
DHL Group records 8.3% higher operating profit in Q1

DHL Group records 8.3% higher operating profit in Q1

The DHL Group’s operating profit and revenue in the first quarter of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DP World has secured a five-year concession extension to continue operations at the B5 container berth at Laem Chabang Port, Thailand’s primary deep-sea gateway.

DP World secures five-year extension for Laem Chabang port berth

DP World’s joint venture, LCIT, secured a five-year extension from the Port…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

Maersk posts $340M Q1 operating income as ocean volumes climb

A.P. Moller-Maersk reported a first-quarter 2026 earnings before interest and taxes of…
  • May 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read