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BOC nets P105.6M smuggled cigarettes in Bataan

BOC nets P105.6M smuggled cigarettes in Bataan

The Bureau of Customs seized an estimated P105.6 million worth of suspected…
  • January 13, 2026
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PH, UAE to sign deal for expanded trade, investments

PH, UAE to sign deal for expanded trade, investments

The Philippines and United Arab Emirates will sign today a Comprehensive Economic…
  • January 13, 2026
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DA approves plan to export 100,000 mt of sugar to US

DA approves plan to export 100,000 mt of sugar to US

The Department of Agriculture approved the Sugar Regulatory Administration’s plan to export…
  • January 13, 2026
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PH gov't limits number of ports as rice importation resumes

PH limits entry of milled rice imports to 17 ports

Importation of milled rice, which resumed this year, is only allowed in…
  • January 13, 2026
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Domestic cargo drives Cebu Ports' 11-month volume growth

Domestic cargo drives Cebu ports’ 11-month volume growth

Cebu ports handled 69.334 million metric tons in the first 11 months…
  • January 13, 2026
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Global container volumes hit 16.6M TEUs in Nov 2025

Global container volumes hit 16.6M TEUs in Nov 2025

Global container volumes reached 16.6 million TEUs in November 2025, up 7%…
  • January 12, 2026
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ICTSI’s Adriatic Gate terminal gets new hybrid cranes

ICTSI’s Adriatic Gate terminal gets new hybrid cranes

Adriatic Gate Container Terminal in Croatia has taken delivery of two new…
  • January 12, 2026
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2026 ocean freight rates seen steady at 2025-H2 range

2026 ocean freight rates seen steady at 2025-H2 range

A seasonal increase in ocean freight rates (Shanghai Containerized Freight Index) is…
  • January 12, 2026
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BOC-NAIA foils attempt to smuggle P114.5M illegal drugs as malachite

BOC foils attempt to smuggle P114.5M illegal drugs as malachite

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport intercepted suspected illegal drugs worth…
  • January 12, 2026
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Interested consultants for e-invoicing project given until Jan 26

Consultants for e-invoicing project have until Jan 26 to register interest

Consultants interested in providing project preparation and transaction advisory services for the…
  • January 12, 2026
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Customs
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
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Fermin quits as BOC deputy commissioner

BOC internal admin deputy commissioner resigns

Bureau of Customs deputy commissioner for Internal Administration Group Michael Fermin has…
  • January 22, 2026
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WCO updates customs codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

WCO updates HS codes to boost vaccine, medical goods trade

World Customs Organization releases a major update to the Harmonized System, effective…
  • January 22, 2026
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Maritime
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
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PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

PPA clarifies storage rates for empty reefer containers

The Philippine Ports Authority issued a clarification on the assessment of storage…
  • January 21, 2026
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Aviation
ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025

ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds big potential as both producer…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

2026 Is Not About Growth. It’s About Control.

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global For many freight forwarders across Asia,…
  • January 15, 2026
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Ripple effects

Ripple Effects

We’ve barely begun cleaning up after New Year’s Day celebrations when the…
  • January 12, 2026
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2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

2025: A Year That Exposed How Freight Really Runs

BY AMIT MAHESHWARI, CEO, Softlink Global 2025 will not be remembered for…
  • December 31, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Ocean and air freight markets to track different routes in 2026

Rates for ocean and air freight this year – though both facing…
  • January 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
J&T adds new light truck to EV fleet

J&T adds new light truck to EV fleet

J&T Express Philippines acquired a new electric vehicle from QSJ Motors Phils,…
  • January 21, 2026
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Sponsored
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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MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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4

Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
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Economy
BOC-MICP district collector underscores private sector collaboration

MICP district collector underscores BOC-private sector collaboration

Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port district collector Felipe Geoffrey De Vera…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cargo volume at Cebu ports expand by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volume at Cebu ports expands by 5.5% in 2025

Cargo volumes handled by Cebu ports grew 5.5% to 75.873 million metric…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel by 2025

ASEAN holds big potential as producer, user of sustainable aviation fuel

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations holds big potential as both producer…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

MCIA showcases VisMin link as tourism gets boost from visa-free entry for Chinese

Mactan-Cebu International Airport positions itself as a key Visayas–Mindanao gateway as the…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport raises $50M pre-IPO capital for global expansion

Teleport is raising US$50 million as pre-initial public offering growth capital to…
  • January 23, 2026
  • 3 minute read