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PAL, Cebu Pacific expand flights in Clark airport

PAL, Cebu Pacific expand flights in Clark airport

Both Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific are expanding their flight route network…
  • February 28, 2023
  • 4 minute read
US supports PH e-licensing platform for strategic goods

US supports PH e-licensing platform for strategic goods

The United States government’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency provided equipment and training…
  • February 28, 2023
  • 2 minute read
PPA plans to bid out management contracts for port clusters

PPA plans to bid out management contracts for port clusters

The Philippine Ports Authority plans to bid out terminal management contracts for…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 2 minute read
SBMA investment commitments up 6,040% in 2022

SBMA investment commitments up 6,040% in 2022

Investment commitments at Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in 2022 saw a whopping…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 2 minute read
DTI supports Malacañang order establishing investment green lanes

DTI supports Malacañang order establishing investment green lanes

The Department of Trade and Industry is supporting an executive order which…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Introduction to Import Management – Part II

Introduction to Import Management – Part II

Know the Import and Export Process. Customs process in the Philippines is…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 4 minute read
15-minute supply chains

15-minute Supply Chains

The “15-minute city” is not a new concept. Urbanists have long explored…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 3 minute read
Why is Logistics Business Success Directly Proportional to Customer Success?

Why is Logistics Business Success Directly Proportional to Customer Success?

 2022 saw significant fluctuations in growth as companies underwent rapid transformations and…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls February 27, 2023

Our latest issue (February 27, 2023). Stories include: MARINA requires classification of…
  • February 27, 2023
  • 1 minute read
HMM orders nine methanol-fuelled ships worth $1.12B

HMM orders nine methanol-fuelled ships worth $1.12B

HMM signed newbuilding contracts with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and HJ Shipbuilding…
  • February 25, 2023
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drives global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan will launch charter flights between Yichang, China and Manila this…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August 2026 with volumes up…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan will launch charter flights between Yichang, China and Manila this…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drives global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

BOC readies accreditation rules for balikbayan box forwarders

The Bureau of Customs aims to issue rules on the registration of…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
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
Pax Silica and Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: What Customs and Transport Rules Still Need to Be Written

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Press Releases
Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan to launch Yichang-Manila charter flights on Sept 15

Air Changan will launch charter flights between Yichang, China and Manila this…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read