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PH manufacturing records three-fold jump in March

PH manufacturing records three-fold jump in March Triple-digit spikes in Philippine manufacturing…
  • May 11, 2022
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PortCalls May 11, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_May 11, 2022). Stories include: Expect higher cargo tariffs…
  • May 11, 2022
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P17B Subic shipyard project gets tax incentives

P17B Subic shipyard project gets tax incentives Project AGILA gets tax incentives…
  • May 10, 2022
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PEZA investments drop 68% in Q1

PEZA investments drop 68% in Q1 The investments are for 29 new…
  • May 10, 2022
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Foreign lines upbeat as China eases piggyback system

Foreign lines upbeat as China eases piggyback system New policy allowing foreign…
  • May 10, 2022
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Expect higher cargo tariffs at Manila, Batangas ports from May 14

Expect higher cargo tariffs at Manila, Batangas ports from May 14 The…
  • May 10, 2022
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NLEX, CAVITEX to charge higher toll rates from May 12

NLEX, CAVITEX Parañaque Toll Plaza to charge higher toll rates from May…
  • May 10, 2022
  • 3 minute read
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SC upholds forfeiture of barge carrying prohibited oil

SC upholds forfeiture of barge carrying prohibited oil Barge Cheryl Ann, owned…
  • May 10, 2022
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PortCalls May 9, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_May 9, 2022). Stories include: PPA proceeds with P877.6M…
  • May 9, 2022
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Everything is Connected

Over dinner I was asked: how could COVID-19 cause all this chaos…
  • May 8, 2022
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Customs
PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 157 new and expansion projects worth…
  • June 29, 2026
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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
  • 3 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
FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue

FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue, up 13%

FedEx Corp. reported a US$25 billion revenue for its fourth quarter ended…
  • June 29, 2026
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PAL resuming nonstop Manila-Dubai flights on Oct 2

Philippine Airlines will resume non-stop service between Manila and Dubai on October…
  • June 29, 2026
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Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge drops to lowest since mid-April

July fuel surcharge drops to lowest since mid-April

Airfares may drop in the first half of July following the further…
  • June 29, 2026
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Opinion
As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
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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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Ports/Terminals
Hactl named 2026 regional carrier at World Air Cargo Awards

Hactl named 2026 regional carrier at World Air Cargo Awards

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited was named Regional Air Cargo Handling…
  • June 29, 2026
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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
3PL
FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue

FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue, up 13%

FedEx Corp. reported a US$25 billion revenue for its fourth quarter ended…
  • June 29, 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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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-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 157 new and expansion projects worth…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Passenger, cargo fuel surcharge drops to lowest since mid-April

July fuel surcharge drops to lowest since mid-April

Airfares may drop in the first half of July following the further…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Monde M.Y. San to build P5B facility at TECO Industrial Park

Monde M.Y. San to build P5B facility at TECO Industrial Park

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority formally registered Monde M.Y. San Corporation as…
  • June 29, 2026
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Press Releases
PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

PEZA-approved investments almost double to P140B in H1

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 157 new and expansion projects worth…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue

FedEx closes fiscal year ending May 31 with $25B Q4 revenue, up 13%

FedEx Corp. reported a US$25 billion revenue for its fourth quarter ended…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read

PAL resuming nonstop Manila-Dubai flights on Oct 2

Philippine Airlines will resume non-stop service between Manila and Dubai on October…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read