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UNCTAD urges Black Sea Grain Initiative renewal

UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan calls for renewal of Black Sea Grain Initiative…
  • October 17, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PEZA approved investments in Jan-Sept down 23%

63 billion total approved investments in 148 new and expansion projects in…
  • October 17, 2022
  • 4 minute read
SBMA’s Jan-Sept port take up 14% to P1.14B

SBMA’s Jan-Sept port take up 14% to P1.14B

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority generated P1.15 billion of port revenues from January…
  • October 17, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls October 17, 2022

Our latest issue (October 17, 2022). Stories include: E-TRACC on all ecozone,…
  • October 17, 2022
  • 1 minute read
Factors Driving Digitalization in the Philippines Logistics Industry

What are the Benefits of Using Freight Management Software?

With the rise in the globalization of trade and logistics, keeping a…
  • October 16, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Revised inland rate structure

Maersk revises inland rate structure to clarify FAF

Inland rate structure change aims to give Maersk customers more visibility and…
  • October 16, 2022
  • 3 minute read

NAIA, Mactan-Cebu cargo volumes rise in Jan-Aug

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) have posted…
  • October 14, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Asia-USWC rates rise capacity

Asia-USWC rates rise, capacity cuts ‘insufficient’

Spot rates rise 9% to $2,730/FEU on Asia-US West Coast route at midweek…
  • October 14, 2022
  • 3 minute read
PAL revives Cebu-Bangkok direct flights Dec 9

PAL revives Cebu-Bangkok direct flights Dec 9

Philippine Airlines will reintroduce direct flights between Cebu City and Bangkok, Thailand…
  • October 14, 2022
  • 2 minute read
DHL’s preliminary 3Q EBIT

DHL’s preliminary 3Q EBIT grows 15% to €2B

Group EBIT rose 15% to €2.04 billion ($1.98 billion) in third quarter 2022…
  • October 13, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC-Clark seizes P10.7M shabu hidden in wedding dress box

BOC-Clark seizes P10.7M shabu hidden in wedding dress box

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark seized 1.573 kilograms of suspected shabu,…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
Mactan-Cebu Airport named among Asia Pacific's best anew by ACI

Mactan-Cebu Airport named among Asia Pacific’s best anew by ACI

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has been named among the best airports in Asia-Pacific…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
IATA updates cargo, ground operations standards in 2027 manuals

IATA updates cargo, ground operations standards in 2027 manuals

The International Air Transport Association released the 2027 editions of its key…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 3 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
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
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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
Mactan-Cebu Airport named among Asia Pacific's best anew by ACI

Mactan-Cebu Airport named among Asia Pacific’s best anew by ACI

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has been named among the best airports in Asia-Pacific…
  • September 9, 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
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
3PL
CEVA Logistics earns EcoVadis’ highest medal on sustainability

CEVA Logistics earns EcoVadis’ highest medal on sustainability

CEVA Logistics earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal after raising its sustainability rating…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
Mactan-Cebu Airport named among Asia Pacific's best anew by ACI

Mactan-Cebu Airport named among Asia Pacific’s best anew by ACI

Mactan-Cebu International Airport has been named among the best airports in Asia-Pacific…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CEVA Logistics earns EcoVadis’ highest medal on sustainability

CEVA Logistics earns EcoVadis’ highest medal on sustainability

CEVA Logistics earned the EcoVadis Platinum Medal after raising its sustainability rating…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Clark seizes P10.7M shabu hidden in wedding dress box

BOC-Clark seizes P10.7M shabu hidden in wedding dress box

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark seized 1.573 kilograms of suspected shabu,…
  • September 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read