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Tier 3 port tariff stays, says PPA

Tier 3 port tariff stays, says PPA This is despite calls from…
  • April 19, 2022
  • 4 minute read
Customs Training Institute

BOC opens training institute to retool staff

BOC opens training institute to retool staff The Customs Training Institute will…
  • April 19, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Ever Forward

Ever Forward refloated but Evergreen faces US$100M bill

Ever Forward refloated but Evergreen faces US$100M bill 12,000-TEU containership freed after…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Air cargo

BOC seeks stakeholders’ opinion on E-TRACC at airports

BOC seeks stakeholders’ opinion on E-TRACC at airports Position papers will be…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 4 minute read
Smuggling case

2 importers, customs broker charged in P32M smuggling case

2 importers, customs broker charged in P32M smuggling case The cases stem…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Sasa port Davao

PPA seeks operator for Davao’s Sasa port

PPA seeks operator for Davao’s Sasa port Minimum concession fee for the…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 3 minute read

BOC collects P60B from marking 4.7B liters of fuel

BOC collects P60B from marking 4.7B liters of fuel Since September 2019,…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific resumes more flights from Cebu and Davao

Cebu Pacific resumes more flights from Cebu and Davao, its two main…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 2 minute read
PortCalls

PortCalls April 18, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_April 18, 2022). Stories include: BOC denies 46 ‘ghost’…
  • April 18, 2022
  • 1 minute read
Hong Kong airport

Hong Kong regains rank as top air cargo hub

Hong Kong regains rank as top air cargo hub Hongkong International Airport…
  • April 16, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Customs
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

Bureau of Customs assistant commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla assured importers that…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

The Maritime Industry Authority welcomed the new locally-built general cargo vessel MV…
  • June 30, 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
Aviation
Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May 2026, with international…
  • June 30, 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
Opinion
As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 5 minute read
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
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
3PL
CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU for global automotive supply chain

CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU for global automotive supply chain

CEVA Logistics and BYD Group signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

BOC assures importers 3-year certificate validity logged in system

Bureau of Customs assistant commissioner Atty. Vincent Philip Maronilla assured importers that…
  • June 30, 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
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
  • 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
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
Economy
AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

AISL supports proposed regulation of international shipping lines’ charges

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. supports the proposed new joint…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand accelerates to 6% in May — IATA

Global air cargo demand grew 6% year-on-year in May 2026, with international…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade gap at 50.5% in May with total value growing to $21.23B

PH trade deficit expands 50.5% to $5.48B in May

The Philippines recorded a trade deficit of $5.48 billion in May, up…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU for global automotive supply chain

CEVA Logistics, BYD ink 3-year MOU for global automotive supply chain

CEVA Logistics and BYD Group signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

MARINA welcomes PH-flagged vessel built by Cebu-based Tsuneishi

The Maritime Industry Authority welcomed the new locally-built general cargo vessel MV…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH trade gap at 50.5% in May with total value growing to $21.23B

PH trade deficit expands 50.5% to $5.48B in May

The Philippines recorded a trade deficit of $5.48 billion in May, up…
  • June 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read