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Tunnel boring machine

Tunnel boring works for Metro Manila Subway begin

Tunneling works for the Philippines’ first ever-underground railway system set after lowering…
  • June 13, 2022
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FedEx opens new Asia-Europe route

FedEx Express opens new Asia-Europe route

New route enhances service reliability for businesses in North Asia and Europe…
  • June 13, 2022
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cigarette customs valuation understanding

PH, Thailand sign deal to resolve cigarette customs valuation row

The bilateral understanding aims to resolve a long-standing trade dispute between the…
  • June 13, 2022
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Port of Long Beach

Port of Long Beach reports high cargo volume in May

Port of Long Beach reports high cargo volume in May May was…
  • June 13, 2022
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Commissioning Melchora Aquino

Duterte leads commissioning of Coast Guard vessel Melchora Aquino

Duterte leads commissioning of Philippine Coast Guard vessel Melchora Aquino The launch…
  • June 13, 2022
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Foreign carriers subject of most complaints at Shippers’ Protection Office

Foreign carriers subject of most complaints at Shippers’ Protection Office Since it…
  • June 13, 2022
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PortCalls June 13 2022

PortCalls June 13, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_June 13, 2022). Stories include: PH customs modernization project…
  • June 12, 2022
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US President Joe Biden to pursue ports upgrade

Biden to pursue ports upgrade, hits giant shipping lines

US President Joe Biden says he aims to keep the price of…
  • June 12, 2022
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PH exports first shipment of uncooked shrimps to Australia

Fisher Farms exported 20 full container loads of raw peeled and deveined…
  • June 11, 2022
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MSC introduces flexibag

MSC introduces flexibag for shipping liquid cargo

MSC pioneers in-house liquid cargo solution, flexibags that it supplies and fits…
  • June 10, 2022
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Customs
BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

The Bureau of Customs has convened key government agencies and environmental groups…
  • June 28, 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
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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
  • 5 minute read
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
Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

Digitalization Cannot Stop at One Company

The recent Logistics Services Philippines Conference & Exhibit 2026 has once again…
  • June 28, 2026
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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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Ports/Terminals
BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

The Bureau of Customs has convened key government agencies and environmental groups…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
SLEX, STAR toll rates rise again on July 1

SLEX, STAR toll rates rise again on July 1

Toll hike incoming for motorists using South Luzon Expressway and STAR Tollway…
  • June 28, 2026
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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
Press Releases
BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

BOC calls multi-agency meeting to address Subic e-waste issue

The Bureau of Customs has convened key government agencies and environmental groups…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
SLEX, STAR toll rates rise again on July 1

SLEX, STAR toll rates rise again on July 1

Toll hike incoming for motorists using South Luzon Expressway and STAR Tollway…
  • June 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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