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PortCalls May 25, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_May 25, 2022). Stories include: Groups seek recall of…
  • May 25, 2022
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Mideast Container Ports Performance Index

Mid East ports most efficient globally

King Abdullah Port in Saudi Arabia ranked the most efficient port in…
  • May 24, 2022
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Newly improved Vigan Airport to be inaugurated on May 25

Newly improved Vigan Airport to be inaugurated on May 25

Newly improved Vigan Airport to be inaugurated on May 25 The Department…
  • May 24, 2022
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Single-window ship data exchange mandatory by 2024

Changes to Facilitation Convention will make single-window data exchange mandatory in ports…
  • May 24, 2022
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Sovcomflot sells 23 ships to avoid loan default

Sovcomflot sells ships to avert default

As many as 23 of Sovcomflot’s 122 vessels sold by lenders to…
  • May 24, 2022
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BOC Automated Inventory Management System

BOC adopts Automated Inventory Management System nationwide

BOC adopts Automated Inventory Management System nationwide AIMS protects the Bureau of…
  • May 24, 2022
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Inspection of Agila Subic shipyard

Vectrus, Philippine Navy first tenants at ex-Hanjin yard

Vectrus, Philippine Navy are first tenants at ex-Hanjin shipyard in Subic Bay…
  • May 24, 2022
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BOC, PDEA seize illegal drug shipment

BOC, PDEA seize illegal drug shipment

BOC, PDEA seize illegal drug shipment The illegal drug shipment consisted of…
  • May 24, 2022
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Foreign chambers urge Senate anew to ratify RCEP

Foreign chambers urge Senate anew to ratify RCEP

Foreign chambers urge Senate anew to ratify RCEP when it resumes session…
  • May 24, 2022
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Fire MV Mercraft 2

7 die from fire onboard MV Mercraft 2

7 die from fire onboard MV Mercraft 2 The fastcraft’s engine room…
  • May 24, 2022
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Customs
BOC to implement 3-year customs brokers' accreditation

BOC implements 3-year validity for customs brokers’ registration

Customs brokers’ registration with the Bureau of Customs is now valid for…
  • May 14, 2026
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PH, Türkiye seek expanded trade, investment cooperationThe Philippine and Turkish delegations during their recent meeting in Ankara, the first since the pandemic. Photo from Board of Investments

PH, Türkiye seek expanded trade, investment cooperation

The Philippines and Türkiye have agreed to expand trade and investment cooperation…
  • May 14, 2026
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PH reopens for California poultry imports

PH reopens for California poultry imports

Department of Agriculture lifted the temporary ban on poultry imports from California…
  • May 14, 2026
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Maritime
South Korean HMM reports lower revenue, profit in Q1

South Korean HMM reports lower revenue, profit in Q1

HMM’s first quarter revenue dropped 4.8% to ₩2,719 billion (US$1.82 billion) from…
  • May 18, 2026
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Global dual-fuel vessel fleet surpasses 1,200 ships

Global dual-fuel vessel fleet surpasses 1,200 ships

The global dual-fuel fleet for container and vehicle carriers reached 1,204 vessels…
  • May 15, 2026
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Lorenzo Shipping to lease assets as it leaves active operations

Lorenzo Shipping to shift from shipping to leasing assets

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing assets…
  • May 15, 2026
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Aviation
Cebu Pacific passengers decrease slightly in April as fares spike

Cebu Pacific passengers decrease slightly in April as fares spike

Cebu Pacific flew 2.271 million passengers in April 2026, a 0.7% drop…
  • May 15, 2026
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Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay International…
  • May 15, 2026
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Lufthansa Technik PH inks lease deal with NNIC for NAIA facility

Lufthansa Technik PH inks lease deal for NAIA facility

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc. has signed…
  • May 15, 2026
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Opinion
In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
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Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
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Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

Ten Commitments, Eight Years. Time to Govern.

I was not only present at the Fairmont Makati on May 6…
  • May 14, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay International…
  • May 15, 2026
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Lufthansa Technik PH inks lease deal with NNIC for NAIA facility

Lufthansa Technik PH inks lease deal for NAIA facility

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services provider Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc. has signed…
  • May 15, 2026
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ICTSI appeals on Costa Rica terminal project proceeds

ICTSI appeals on Costa Rica terminal project move forward

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. welcomes the admission by a Costa Rica…
  • May 14, 2026
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3PL
Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Challenge bid papers for Subic airport project out June 17

Issuance of challenge documents for the project to transform Subic Bay International…
  • May 15, 2026
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DHL Express boosts PH network with new Manila Gateway

DHL Express boosts PH network with P650M Manila Gateway

DHL Express inaugurated its new €9-million (about P650 million) Manila Gateway in…
  • May 12, 2026
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Strong demand, high oil prices to push ocean freight rates further up

Strong demand, high oil prices to push ocean freight rates further up

Elevated ocean freight rates are expected to go further up due to…
  • May 12, 2026
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Sponsored
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
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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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Economy
Approved foreign investments in PH surge 52% in Q1

Approved foreign investments in PH surge 52% in Q1

Approved foreign investments in the Philippines grew by 52.3% to P42.64 billion…
  • May 15, 2026
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ASEAN adopts maritime cooperation accord with call for SCS code

ASEAN adopts maritime cooperation accord

The 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations formally adopted a sweeping maritime…
  • May 14, 2026
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PH, Türkiye seek expanded trade, investment cooperationThe Philippine and Turkish delegations during their recent meeting in Ankara, the first since the pandemic. Photo from Board of Investments

PH, Türkiye seek expanded trade, investment cooperation

The Philippines and Türkiye have agreed to expand trade and investment cooperation…
  • May 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
South Korean HMM reports lower revenue, profit in Q1

South Korean HMM reports lower revenue, profit in Q1

HMM’s first quarter revenue dropped 4.8% to ₩2,719 billion (US$1.82 billion) from…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global dual-fuel vessel fleet surpasses 1,200 ships

Global dual-fuel vessel fleet surpasses 1,200 ships

The global dual-fuel fleet for container and vehicle carriers reached 1,204 vessels…
  • May 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Lorenzo Shipping to lease assets as it leaves active operations

Lorenzo Shipping to shift from shipping to leasing assets

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing assets…
  • May 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read