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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
  • 3 minute read
Pilipinas Shell alkalyte imports not subject to excise tax, VAT: CTA

Pilipinas Shell alkalyte imports not subject to excise tax, VAT: CTA

The Court of Tax Appeals ruled in favor of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum…
  • May 8, 2023
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PPA posts 83% budget use in 2022

PPA posts 83% budget use in 2022

The Philippine Ports Authority posted an 83% budget utilization rate in 2022…
  • May 8, 2023
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Logistics Performance Index

Tip the Scales Further

The headline figure is encouraging: the Philippines jumped to 43rd place in…
  • May 8, 2023
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls May 8, 2023

Our latest issue (May 8, 2023). Stories include: US to partner with…
  • May 8, 2023
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SME Freight Forwarders

How SME Freight Forwarders in PH are Moving from Challenges to Triumphs

The freight forwarding industry plays a crucial role in the global economy,…
  • May 8, 2023
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NAIA Terminal 3 electrical audit completed in 3 weeks

NAIA Terminal 3 electrical audit completed in 3 weeks

The Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 electrical audit which began on…
  • May 5, 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
  • 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
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Maritime
DoTr seeks consultant for unified transport monitoring & evaluation system

DoTr seeks consultant for P51.37M unified transport monitoring system

The Department of Transportation seeks a consultant for the design and development…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
Aviation
DoTr seeks consultant for unified transport monitoring & evaluation system

DoTr seeks consultant for P51.37M unified transport monitoring system

The Department of Transportation seeks a consultant for the design and development…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 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
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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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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
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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
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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
BCDA, Tarlac gov't consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

BCDA, Tarlac gov’t consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Tarlac provincial government recently…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
Press Releases
BCDA, Tarlac gov't consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

BCDA, Tarlac gov’t consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Tarlac provincial government recently…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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