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98% automation of customs processes seen this year

98% automation of customs processes seen this year

98% of customs processes to be automated this year As of end-June,…
  • July 12, 2022
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demurrage and detention charges

BOC collects 80.94% more in last six years

The BOC took in P3.465 trillion during the last six years of…
  • July 12, 2022
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China easing of Omicron restrictions lifts May global air cargo

Lifting of Shanghai’s lockdown helped alleviate supply chain constraints, contributing to an…
  • July 12, 2022
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Control Union Philippines accredited as cargo surveying company

Control Union Philippines accredited as cargo surveying company

Control Union Philippines has been accredited as a cargo surveying company by…
  • July 12, 2022
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Singapore remains world’s top maritime hub

Singapore remains world’s top maritime hub

Singapore tops the list for the ninth year, followed by London, Shanghai,…
  • July 11, 2022
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Anti-overloading law IRR update eyed to allow higher vehicle weight limits

Anti-overloading law IRR update eyed to allow higher vehicle weight limits

Updating of the anti-overloading law IRR is being mulled to consider new…
  • July 11, 2022
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PortCalls July 11, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_July 11, 2022). Stories include: Unified Logistics Pass for…
  • July 11, 2022
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2022 PH growth forecast cut to 6.5-7.5%

2022 PH growth forecast cut to 6.5-7.5%

GDP growth assumption this year has been lowered by half a percentage…
  • July 11, 2022
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offers Thai shippers intermodal

North Sea queues worry EU as US ports improve

July 6 update of Kiel Trade Indicator slightly upbeat on global trade…
  • July 11, 2022
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Driving Profitability in Logistics

“We expect all our businesses to have a positive impact on our…
  • July 10, 2022
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Customs
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
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BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
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BOC to open satellite office at NAIA Duty Free to break air cargo logjam

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. agreed to allow…
  • June 25, 2026
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Maritime
HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

South Korean carrier HMM has secured top ratings from two of the…
  • June 26, 2026
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DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for ro-ro, FMR connectivity plan

DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for $25M maritime connectivity project

The Department of Transportation signed the contract with the joint venture awarded…
  • June 26, 2026
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BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation

BOC to open satellite office at NAIA Duty Free to break air cargo logjam

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. agreed to allow…
  • June 25, 2026
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WTO lists NSW, unified logistics pass as necessary trade reforms

WTO lists NSW, unified logistics pass as necessary PH trade reforms

The World Trade Organization recognized the strides made by the Philippines in…
  • June 25, 2026
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NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry

NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry; one global tech firm suspends production

Air cargo congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport is disrupting semiconductor shipments…
  • June 25, 2026
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Opinion
Arrastre operator liability for pilferage of container van

Arrastre Operator Liability for Pilferage of Container Van

Can the arrastre operator be held liable for pilferage sustained by a…
  • June 21, 2026
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The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

Smart Gatekeeping: The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently implemented a pivotal structural shift under…
  • June 16, 2026
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Take It to the Skies

Take It to the Skies

On paper, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit southern Mindanao last week…
  • June 15, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for ro-ro, FMR connectivity plan

DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for $25M maritime connectivity project

The Department of Transportation signed the contract with the joint venture awarded…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read

BOC to open satellite office at NAIA Duty Free to break air cargo logjam

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. agreed to allow…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry

NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry; one global tech firm suspends production

Air cargo congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport is disrupting semiconductor shipments…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 3 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
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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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Economy
PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority completed a multi-city Japan investment mission, advancing…
  • June 26, 2026
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BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Press Releases
HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

South Korean carrier HMM has secured top ratings from two of the…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority completed a multi-city Japan investment mission, advancing…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract extension until 2066 takes effect

Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd.’s contract extension for the management and operations…
  • June 26, 2026
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