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Cambodia-Korea FTA takes effect

Cambodia-Korea FTA takes effect in December

Bilateral free trade agreement between Cambodia and South Korea expected to boost…
  • November 3, 2022
  • 2 minute read
After record US$23B revenue

After record US$23B revenue, Maersk signals party’s over

Maersk delivers record Q3 2022 results with revenue of US$22.8 billion, EBITDA…
  • November 2, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Into industrial tourism hub

Pakistan turning Gwadar into industrial, tourism hub

Southwestern Pakistan city of Gwadar is being developed as an industrial and…
  • November 2, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Loads of lessons, digital gems at Philippines Air Cargo Day forum

Lessons learned during the pandemic and newfound opportunities for digital adoption will…
  • November 2, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Philippine manufacturing grows modestly in October

Philippine manufacturing grows modestly in October

Philippine manufacturing operations saw modest growth stemming from increased demand in October…
  • November 2, 2022
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls November 2, 2022

Our latest issue (November 2, 2022). Stories include: MARINA amends rules on…
  • November 2, 2022
  • 1 minute read
shippers’ SOC booking pain

October contract rates fall as spot prices steady

Contract rates decline for second straight month in October In contrast, spot…
  • November 1, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Black Sea grain exports

Black Sea grain exports resume despite Russia exit

United Nations, Turkey and Ukraine went ahead on October 31 with the…
  • October 31, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Philippines keen to resume FTA negotiations with EU

Philippines keen to resume FTA negotiations with EU

Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual delivered a strong message of commitment to the…
  • October 31, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls October 31, 2022

Our latest issue (October 31, 2022). Stories include: K+N leads 2021 Top…
  • October 30, 2022
  • 1 minute read
Customs
BOC seizes over P23M misdeclared agricultural imports from China

BOC seizes over P23M misdeclared agricultural imports from China

The Bureau of Customs intercepted five containers of misdeclared frozen agricultural and…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport have improved following the…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. is working…
  • July 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Maritime
BCDA, SBMA to position Subic as Pax Silica maritime gateway

BCDA, SBMA to position Subic as Pax Silica maritime gateway

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority signed…
  • July 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC forms task force to break Manila's sea, air port cargo logjam

BOC forms task force to break Manila’s sea, air port cargo logjam

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has constituted a high-level Technical Working Group and…
  • July 19, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Air and ocean freight markets are seeing tight capacity, congestion at major…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Aviation
Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport have improved following the…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PAL orders up to 20 Boeing 787s, engines from GE Aerospace

PAL orders up to 20 Boeing 787s, engines from GE Aerospace

Philippine Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific expands maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik

Cebu Pacific expands maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik

Cebu Pacific and Lufthansa Technik have signed a contract expanding their cooperation…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

When we talk about Philippine logistics, the conversation almost always defaults to…
  • July 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs work is moving earlier. For many lanes, it no longer starts…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO's Evolving Draft

From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO’s Evolving Draft

A necessary caveat first: the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Yard Utilization…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport have improved following the…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. is working…
  • July 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BCDA, SBMA to position Subic as Pax Silica maritime gateway

BCDA, SBMA to position Subic as Pax Silica maritime gateway

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority signed…
  • July 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport have improved following the…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. is working…
  • July 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Private Express and Messengerial Association elects officers for 2026-27, launch website

Private Express and Messengerial Association elects officers for 2026-27, launches website

The Private Express and Messengerial Association of the Philippines elected its officers…
  • July 20, 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 seizes over P23M misdeclared agricultural imports from China

BOC seizes over P23M misdeclared agricultural imports from China

The Bureau of Customs intercepted five containers of misdeclared frozen agricultural and…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing at NAIA improves; backlog set for clearance by end-July

Cargo releasing operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport have improved following the…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

SEIPI coordinating with gov’t, Paircargo to speed up release of critical shipments

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. is working…
  • July 20, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Press Releases
BOC seizes over P23M misdeclared agricultural imports from China

BOC seizes over P23M misdeclared agricultural imports from China

The Bureau of Customs intercepted five containers of misdeclared frozen agricultural and…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL orders up to 20 Boeing 787s, engines from GE Aerospace

PAL orders up to 20 Boeing 787s, engines from GE Aerospace

Philippine Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Boeing for the acquisition of…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific expands maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik

Cebu Pacific expands maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik

Cebu Pacific and Lufthansa Technik have signed a contract expanding their cooperation…
  • July 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read