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Recovery next year ruled out

HK, China airfreight recovery next year ruled out

Xeneta analyst says Hong Kong and China still have to deal with…
  • November 24, 2022
  • 4 minute read
Harbor pilots sworn into office

Harbor pilots sworn into office

6 of 11 new master mariners have been sworn into office The…
  • November 24, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PPA warns against passenger insurance scam

The Philippine Ports Authority warned the public against individuals who charge for…
  • November 24, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PH airlines’ Jan-Sept cargo volumes grow 17%

Air cargo throughput of domestic airlines grew 16.8% to 139.57 million kilograms…
  • November 24, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Domestic shipping lines send wish list to DOTr

Domestic shipping lines send wish list to DOTr

Domestic shipping lines have sent the DOTr a long wish list: policy…
  • November 23, 2022
  • 5 minute read
Limited ship supply growth

Limited ship supply growth to fuel market recovery

New IMO rules to curb shipping industry’s carbon emissions are expected to…
  • November 23, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls November 23, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_November 23, 2022). Stories include: PH maritime sector seen…
  • November 22, 2022
  • 1 minute read
IATA exec identifies 5 strategies to address e-commerce pain points

IATA exec identifies 5 strategies to address e-commerce pain points

E-commerce is rapidly growing and the air cargo industry must be prepared…
  • November 22, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Lipana is new MMDA GM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed Procopio Lipana as general manager and…
  • November 22, 2022
  • 1 minute read
PEZA Japanese locators invest P11B, export $13B in Jan-Sept

PEZA Japanese locators invest P11B, export $13B in Jan-Sept

Japanese investors accounted for P11.26 billion of new investments in PEZA enterprises…
  • November 22, 2022
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 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
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
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
  • 2 minute read
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