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OTS heightens security at transport facilities for the holidays

OTS heightens security at transport facilities for the holidays

The Office of Transportation Security heightens security in airports, sea ports, bus…
  • December 22, 2022
  • 1 minute read

BOC imposes duty on HDPE imports

The Bureau of Customs started implementing this month a safeguard duty on…
  • December 22, 2022
  • 4 minute read

Marcos moves a step closer to approving sugar imports

The Minimum Access Volume Advisory Council will meet shortly to take up…
  • December 22, 2022
  • 2 minute read
ING, BMG to manage ICTSI global cash holdings

ING, BMG to manage ICTSI global cash holdings

ING Bank Philippines and Bank Mendes Gans will centralize and manage International…
  • December 21, 2022
  • 3 minute read
China box leasing rates

China box leasing rates fall 70% since Sept 2021

Box leasing rates in China have fallen near US$804 for each one-way…
  • December 21, 2022
  • 2 minute read
PH seeks tech transfer, capacity-building for Filipino seafarers

PH seeks tech transfer, capacity-building for Filipino seafarers

The Philippines requested for technology transfer and capacity-building at a recent International…
  • December 21, 2022
  • 4 minute read
Teleport raises US$50M for expansion of cross-border delivery capability

Teleport raises US$50M for expansion of cross-border delivery capability

Teleport raised US$50 million from large institutional credit investors to extend its…
  • December 21, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Global air cargo decline

Forwarders ‘wait & see’ as airfreight tonnages fall

Worldwide cargo tonnages fell steadily in the first full week of December…
  • December 21, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls December 21, 2022

Our latest issue (December 21, 2022). Stories include: BOC inaugurates AEO office,…
  • December 20, 2022
  • 1 minute read
ICTSI signs 30-year lease extension for Baltic Container Terminal

ICTSI signs 30-year lease extension for Baltic Container Terminal

International Container Terminal Services Inc will continue to manage and operate the…
  • December 20, 2022
  • 3 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