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ATA Carnet trade fairs

BOC sets rules to implement ATA Carnet

Customs Administrative Order No. 02-2022 covers importation/exportation of conditionally duty- and tax-free…
  • March 30, 2022
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls March 30, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_March 30, 2022). Stories include: 2021 airfreight volume handled…
  • March 30, 2022
  • 1 minute read
NAIA Terminal 3

Transport chief prefers subsidy, not fuel surcharge hike, for aviation sector

Transport Secretary Arthur Tugade prefers fuel subsidy over higher fuel surcharges to…
  • March 29, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Warehouse yields counterfeit goods

BOC seizes P100M worth of counterfeit goods in Valenzuela

A warehouse in Valenzuela City yields P100 million worth of fake goods…
  • March 29, 2022
  • 1 minute read
Cebu Pacific at NAIA Terminal 3

Cebu Pacific domestic capacity fully restored by April

Cebu Pacific’s domestic capacity is seen reaching more than 100% of its…
  • March 29, 2022
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Full automation key to curbing agri products smuggling

The Department of Agriculture recommends full automation of trade transactions to help…
  • March 29, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Retired army commander Manangquil is new PHIVIDEC chief

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Retired Major General Jesus Manangquil, Jr. as…
  • March 29, 2022
  • 1 minute read
China lockdowns

Lockdowns to halt Omicron could cost China US$46B a month: study

China’s lockdowns to halt a wave of Omicron infection is costing the…
  • March 29, 2022
  • 3 minute read

DHL online portal allows pre-shipment payment of PH customs charges

Advanced Duty Collection enables DHL customers to pay all customs clearance-related charges…
  • March 29, 2022
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Russia moves to keep jets leased from West out of owners’ reach

Vladimir Putin allows Russian airlines to register locally planes they have leased…
  • March 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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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