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Maersk and IBM to discontinue TradeLens

Maersk and IBM to discontinue TradeLens

AP Moller-Maersk and IBM will discontinue TradeLens by the first quarter of…
  • November 30, 2022
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PortCalls November 30, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls November 30, 2022). Stories include: SC: BOC can’t…
  • November 29, 2022
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MSC Air Cargo takes delivery of first aircraft

MSC Air Cargo takes delivery of first aircraft

MSC has taken delivery of its first freighter, a B777-200 The aircraft…
  • November 29, 2022
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UNCTAD sees slower growth of 1.4% in global maritime trade for 2022

UNCTAD sees slower growth of 1.4% in global maritime trade for 2022

For 2022, UNCTAD projects global maritime trade growth to moderate to 1.4%…
  • November 29, 2022
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Mindanao Container Terminal acquires mobile harbor crane

Mindanao Container Terminal acquires mobile harbor crane

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) acquired a mobile harbor crane (MHC) to enhance…
  • November 29, 2022
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PASIA appointed reseller of automation firm Laiye

PASIA appointed reseller of automation firm Laiye

Intelligent automation firm Laiye has signed a reseller agreement with the Procurement…
  • November 29, 2022
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Hactl is sole logistics representative on new innovation index

Hactl is sole logistics representative on new innovation index

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited is the only Hong Kong airport…
  • November 28, 2022
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GAC appoints new Group President

GAC appoints new Group President

Pontus Fredriksson has been appointed new Group President of GAC Group effective…
  • November 28, 2022
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J&T Express announces Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador 

J&T Express announces Lionel Messi as global brand ambassador 

Football star and global sports icon Lionel Messi is J&T Express’ first global brand…
  • November 28, 2022
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SC: BOC can’t charge OT pay to private entities

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau of Customs can’t charge overtime…
  • November 28, 2022
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Customs
BOC orders strict use of body-worn cameras during operations

BOC orders strict use of body-worn cameras during operations

The Bureau of Customs has directed personnel to comply with the mandatory…
  • June 23, 2026
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BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls' inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls’ inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

PortCalls is holding the 1st Southern Luzon Logistics Conference & Exhibit 2026…
  • June 23, 2026
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BIR completes onboarding to New Single Window

BIR completes onboarding to National Single Window

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has onboarded to the government’s new National…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
MARINA calls on shipbuilding sector to take lead, lobby for bills

MARINA calls on shipbuilding sector to take lead, help lobby for bills

The Maritime Industry Authority called on the shipbuilding and ship repair sector…
  • June 22, 2026
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Shipping recovery at least 3 months away in best peace scenario

Shipping recovery at least 3 months away in best peace scenario

The container shipping industry will take at least three months to recover…
  • June 22, 2026
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Earthquake-hit Cebu ports still under assessment

Earthquake-hit Cebu ports still under assessment

Full-scale rehabilitation of the three ports in Cebu damaged by the magnitude…
  • June 19, 2026
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Aviation
Jamco signs lease deal for expansion at Clark Aviation Capital

Jamco signs lease deal for expansion at Clark Aviation Capital

Clark International Airport Corp. and Jamco Philippines Inc. signed a lease agreement…
  • June 23, 2026
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BOC finalizing rules on Jet A-1 fuel facility, bunker fuel up next

BOC finalizing rules on bonded jet fuel facilities

The Bureau of Customs is finalizing rules on the establishment of bonded…
  • June 23, 2026
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FedEx beefs up support for APAC businesses as EU ends de minimis

FedEx beefs up support for APAC businesses as EU ends de minimis

Federal Express is beefing up its support for businesses in Asia Pacific…
  • June 23, 2026
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Opinion
Arrastre operator liability for pilferage of container van

Arrastre Operator Liability for Pilferage of Container Van

Can the arrastre operator be held liable for pilferage sustained by a…
  • June 21, 2026
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The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

Smart Gatekeeping: The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently implemented a pivotal structural shift under…
  • June 16, 2026
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Take It to the Skies

Take It to the Skies

On paper, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit southern Mindanao last week…
  • June 15, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls' inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls’ inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

PortCalls is holding the 1st Southern Luzon Logistics Conference & Exhibit 2026…
  • June 23, 2026
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ICTSI, other Razon‑led firms mobilize aid after Sarangani quake

ICTSI, other Razon‑led firms mobilize aid after Sarangani quake

Companies and foundations associated with businessman Enrique Razon Jr. coordinated relief efforts…
  • June 22, 2026
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BOC chief orders crackdown on delayed perishable cargo to curb waste, decongest ports

BOC chief orders crackdown on delayed perishable cargo to curb waste, decongest ports

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno directed the issuance of Notices of Delinquency with…
  • June 21, 2026
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3PL
DICT launches virtual license for delivery service riders

DICT launches virtual license for delivery service riders

The Department of Information and Communications Technology on June 23 launched the…
  • June 23, 2026
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BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls' inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls’ inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

PortCalls is holding the 1st Southern Luzon Logistics Conference & Exhibit 2026…
  • June 23, 2026
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Kintetsu World Express recognized by Texas Instruments with excellence award

KWE receives 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments

Kintetsu World Express was a recipient of Texas Instruments’ 2025 Supplier Excellence…
  • June 23, 2026
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Sponsored
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
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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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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
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Economy
BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls' inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

BOC-Port of Batangas joins PortCalls’ inaugural Southern Luzon Logistics Conference

PortCalls is holding the 1st Southern Luzon Logistics Conference & Exhibit 2026…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BIR completes onboarding to New Single Window

BIR completes onboarding to National Single Window

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has onboarded to the government’s new National…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
P1.7B illegal cigarettes seized in Manila by multi-agency team

P1.7B illegal cigarettes seized in Manila by multi-agency team

A joint anti-smuggling operation by the Bureau of Customs, National Bureau of…
  • June 23, 2026
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Press Releases
DICT launches virtual license for delivery service riders

DICT launches virtual license for delivery service riders

The Department of Information and Communications Technology on June 23 launched the…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Jamco signs lease deal for expansion at Clark Aviation Capital

Jamco signs lease deal for expansion at Clark Aviation Capital

Clark International Airport Corp. and Jamco Philippines Inc. signed a lease agreement…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BIR completes onboarding to New Single Window

BIR completes onboarding to National Single Window

The Bureau of Internal Revenue has onboarded to the government’s new National…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read