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House bill strengthening state oversight over foreign shipping line charges passes 2nd reading

The House of Representatives approved on second reading the bill that seeks…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 4 minute read

Philippine-Finnish JV bags P500M e-terminal management contract

The Philippine Ports Authority has awarded the P499.898-million contract for the electronic…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 3 minute read

BOC inspection yields P150M in fake antigen test kits, meds

The Bureau of Customs seized on January 21 an estimated P150 million…
  • January 24, 2022
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Drewry raises carrier profit forecast to $190B for 2021

Drewry lowers its outlook for world port throughput in 2022 but raises…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 2 minute read

BOC marks 17B liters of fuel, collects P166B in taxes last year

The Bureau of Customs marked a total of 17.0336 billion liters of…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Cavite Gateway Terminal enhances yard, wharf operations

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. continues to beef up operations of the…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 3 minute read

Armed robberies against ships in Singapore Strait, Manila up in 2021

There were a total of 82 incidents of armed robbery against ships…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls Jan 24, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_January 24, 2022). Stories include: Cold chain upbeat on…
  • January 24, 2022
  • 1 minute read

Is a Cabin Crew Member Considered an OFW?

Yes.  And this is the story of a dismissed member of an…
  • January 23, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Amit Maheshwari

Freight Forwarding Practices that Will Bring Rewards in 2022

Running a successful business is no different from fishing. The expectation is…
  • January 23, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Bureau of Plant Industry gears up for NSW onboarding

Bureau of Plant Industry gears up for NSW onboarding

The Bureau of Plant Industry is preparing for its onboarding to the…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Davao Del Norte resumes cacao exports with shipment to New Zealand

Davao Del Norte resumes cacao exports with shipment to New Zealand

Davao del Norte resumed international cacao exports after over a decade, shipping…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exports up 7.6% in May, marking 17th month of growth

PH exports up 7.6% in May 2026, marking 17th month of growth

The country’s merchandise exports grew 7.6% to US$7.87 billion in May 2026…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Air and ocean freight capacity in Asia Pacific are both expected to…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH, Belgium bolster ties on maritime advancements, other sectors

PH, Belgium advance broad maritime cooperation agenda

The Maritime Industry Authority used a landmark visit by Belgium’s foreign minister…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Air and ocean freight capacity in Asia Pacific are both expected to…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Subic airport bid papers release moved by another month to July 31

Subic airport bid papers release moved by another month to July 31

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority moved anew to July 31 from June…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
Ports/Terminals
Subic airport bid papers release moved by another month to July 31

Subic airport bid papers release moved by another month to July 31

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority moved anew to July 31 from June…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Starlite Ferries launches new ship for Cebu-Mindanao routes

Starlite Ferries launches new ship for Cebu-Mindanao routes

Starlite Ferries launched a new roll-on/roll-off passenger vessel, MV Starlite Gratitude, that…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maersk hikes earnings guidance for 2026 with high demand, rates

Maersk hikes earnings guidance for 2026 with high demand, rates

A.P. Moller–Maersk upgraded its earnings guidance for this year to between $8…
  • July 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Air and ocean freight capacity in Asia Pacific are both expected to…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM to buy FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Property tax break rules for small farm storage facilities set

Property tax break rules set for small-scale farm storage facilities

The Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior and Local…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 2 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
Bureau of Plant Industry gears up for NSW onboarding

Bureau of Plant Industry gears up for NSW onboarding

The Bureau of Plant Industry is preparing for its onboarding to the…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Davao Del Norte resumes cacao exports with shipment to New Zealand

Davao Del Norte resumes cacao exports with shipment to New Zealand

Davao del Norte resumed international cacao exports after over a decade, shipping…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH exports up 7.6% in May, marking 17th month of growth

PH exports up 7.6% in May 2026, marking 17th month of growth

The country’s merchandise exports grew 7.6% to US$7.87 billion in May 2026…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Bureau of Plant Industry gears up for NSW onboarding

Bureau of Plant Industry gears up for NSW onboarding

The Bureau of Plant Industry is preparing for its onboarding to the…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues

Air and ocean freight capacity in Asia Pacific are both expected to…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Davao Del Norte resumes cacao exports with shipment to New Zealand

Davao Del Norte resumes cacao exports with shipment to New Zealand

Davao del Norte resumed international cacao exports after over a decade, shipping…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 2 minute read