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PortCalls August 25, 2025

PortCalls August 25, 2025

Our latest stories (August 25): MNHPI proposes hike in various tariffs, porterage…
  • August 25, 2025
  • 1 minute read
Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers

As we head towards this year’s SCMAP Supply Chain Conference, I received…
  • August 25, 2025
  • 4 minute read
BOC intercepts P5.93M worth of smuggled cigarettes in North Cotabato

BOC intercepts P5.93M worth of smuggled cigarettes in North Cotabato

The Bureau of Customs intercepted 150 master cases of cigarettes of assorted…
  • August 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read

Domestic air freight forwarders process 1.1% more cargo in first half of 2025

Domestic air freight forwarders in the Philippines handled 32.834 million kilograms (kg)…
  • August 22, 2025
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PAL offers more flight options to Siargao

Philippine Airlines is offering more flight options to Siargao via Clark and…
  • August 22, 2025
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Gebrüder Weiss opens PH office

Global transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss officially opened its office in…
  • August 22, 2025
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MNHPI proposes 20.32% hike in cargo-handling tariff, other rates

Manila North Harbour Port is proposing a 20.32% hike in cargo-handling tariff,…
  • August 22, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Two new BOC deputy commissioners appointed

Two new BOC deputy commissioners appointed

Two new Bureau of Customs deputy commissioners have been appointed They are…
  • August 22, 2025
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ICTSI’s Mexico terminal welcomes Wan Hai WSA2 service

ICTSI’s Mexico terminal welcomes Wan Hai WSA2 service

Contecon Manzanillo S.A. welcomed the inaugural call of containership Wan Hai A16…
  • August 22, 2025
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PH pushes WTO reforms, stronger services agenda

PH pushes WTO reforms, stronger services agenda

The Philippines reiterated its commitment to a rules-based global trading system, a…
  • August 22, 2025
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Customs
Fuel marking EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 16

Fuel marking EOI deadline moved anew to Jan 16

Deadline for the submission of expressions of interest to provide project preparation…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica gets AEO certification, Brother Industries upgraded

I.E. Medica, Inc. has been granted Level 1 accreditation under the Bureau…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to negotiate the terms and conditions…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
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Aviation
ACAP names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air carriers’ association names Perez de Tagle as executive director

Air Carriers Association of the Philippines has appointed Jose Enrique Perez de…
  • December 26, 2025
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PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
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Opinion
Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Every year, the Christmas rush hits the same lanes: Manila, Cebu, Singapore,…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Who's in charge

Terminal Cancer

In an interview with DZMM last week, former Department of Transportation undersecretary…
  • December 15, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

By AMIT MAHESHWARI Manila is crowded again. Yard use is high, boxes…
  • December 4, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

PPA preparing to negotiate with ICTSI on MICT contract renewal

The Philippine Ports Authority is preparing to negotiate the terms and conditions…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 4 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

The Department of Information and Communications Technology saw a significant increase in…
  • December 23, 2025
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2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO completed the upgrade of its Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila Upgrade…
  • December 23, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

Trade deficit drops by 28.8% on improved exports, lower imports

The country’s trade deficit recorded a 28.8% decline in November 2025 as…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

GIP acquires 40% of Aboitiz InfraCapital for P13.7B

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners have finalized the agreement…
  • December 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read