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E-TRACC on all ecozone, CBW exports in force by Oct 15

E-TRACC on all ecozone, CBW exports in force by Oct 15

The Bureau of Customs Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo System will be…
  • October 13, 2022
  • 4 minute read
Cebu Pacific resumes direct Zamboanga-Cotabato flights in November

Cebu Pacific resumes direct Zamboanga-Cotabato flights in November

Cebu Pacific is resuming next month its direct flights between Zamboanga and…
  • October 13, 2022
  • 2 minute read
2GO urges modernization of transport, logistics

2GO urges modernization of transport, logistics

2GO Group is urging modernization of the country’s maritime transport and logistics…
  • October 13, 2022
  • 2 minute read

DTI slaps safeguard duty on HDPE product imports

A three-year definite safeguard duty will be imposed by the Philippines on…
  • October 12, 2022
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls October 12, 2022

Our latest issue (October 12, 2022). Stories include: Gov’t drawing up maritime…
  • October 12, 2022
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Northbound lane of Imelda Bridge closed for a month

A section of the northbound outer lane of Imelda Bridge linking Barangays…
  • October 11, 2022
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Gov’t drawing up maritime industry development plan

Gov’t drawing up maritime industry development plan

The Department of Transportation has been ordered to develop the country’s maritime…
  • October 11, 2022
  • 3 minute read
PH deficit balloons 81.3% in August

PH deficit balloons 81.3% in August

The Philippine trade deficit widened by 81.3% y-o-y to $6 billion as…
  • October 11, 2022
  • 2 minute read
P1 trillion airport projects due for completion in 2023

P1 trillion airport projects due for completion in 2023

9 airport projects in the provinces are set for completion next year…
  • October 11, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Imports hit lowest level

US imports to hit lowest level in 2 years

US imports to drop to their lowest level in nearly two years…
  • October 11, 2022
  • 3 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