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BOC starts pilot run of raw materials liquidation system

BOC starts pilot run of raw materials liquidation system The Bureau of…
  • May 2, 2022
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Philippine manufacturing surges in April

Philippine manufacturing surges in April The sector achieved its strongest improvement in…
  • May 2, 2022
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PortCalls May 2, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_May 2, 2022). Stories include: 8% cargo-handling tariff hike…
  • May 2, 2022
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Yang Ming receives 11,000-TEU ship YM Trophy

Yang Ming receives 11,000-TEU ship YM Trophy Deployment will be on the Trans-Pacific…
  • April 30, 2022
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Seizure of shabu shipment

Joint government ops seize shabu worth P4M

Joint government ops seize shabu worth P4M The package was shipped from…
  • April 30, 2022
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CMA CGM partners with WWF in push for sustainable shipping

CMA CGM partners with WWF in push for sustainable shipping CMA CGM…
  • April 29, 2022
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8% cargo-handling tariff hike for South Harbor, MICT and 10% for Batangas ok’d

8% cargo-handling tariff hike for South Harbor, MICT and 10% for Batangas…
  • April 29, 2022
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Saudia Cargo gets e-commerce lift from Cainiao

Saudia Cargo gets e-commerce lift from Cainiao Cooperation pact with Hong Kong-based…
  • April 29, 2022
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Customs facilities

BOC sets May 6 consult for warehouse, transhipment draft orders

BOC sets May 6 consult for warehouse, transhipment draft orders Position papers…
  • April 29, 2022
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NCR still under Alert level 1 until May 15

NCR still under Alert level 1 until May 15 61 areas and…
  • April 29, 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
  • 2 minute read
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
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
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
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ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

Asian Terminals Inc. is eyeing the third barge that will ply between…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. recorded a net profit of P50…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

ATI eyes 3rd barge this year for Tanza-Manila South Harbor lane

Asian Terminals Inc. is eyeing the third barge that will ply between…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
3PL
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics sustains profit for 2nd year on core business

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. recorded a net profit of P50…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence, economy

PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned that prolonged political tensions involving the Senate…
  • May 18, 2026
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PEZA, BCDA showcase investment opportunities in New Clark City

PEZA, BCDA showcase investment opportunities in New Clark City

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority…
  • May 18, 2026
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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
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

ICTSI completes key tests, installations for NorthPort upgrade

Key testing and installation milestones have been completed over the past month…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL launches Heavy Weight Express for shipments up to 3,000kg

DHL Express launched Heavy Weight Express, a new air freight service for…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence, economy

PHILEXPORT warns Senate turmoil may hurt investor confidence

The Philippine Exporters Confederation warned that prolonged political tensions involving the Senate…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read