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PEZA shifts to full online transactions on Jan 7-14 amid Covid spike

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority will implement full online transactions from Jan…
  • January 6, 2022
  • 2 minute read

BOC earns P555.4M from auction of overstaying containers in 2021

The Bureau of Customs disposed of a total of 2,407 overstaying containers…
  • January 6, 2022
  • 1 minute read

DHL ramps up green drive in PH with e-vehicle fleet

DHL Express acquired the first three electric vehicles for its fleet in…
  • January 6, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Single pass for cargo trucks launched this month

The Anti-Red Tape Authority will launch this January the Unified Logistics Pass,…
  • January 6, 2022
  • 3 minute read

Laguna shifts to Alert Level 3 from Jan 7-15

Laguna was placed under Alert Level 3 from January 7 to 15,…
  • January 6, 2022
  • 2 minute read

DP World starts construction of $1.1B port in Senegal

The investment of US$1.13 billion to develop Port Ndayane in two phases…
  • January 5, 2022
  • 2 minute read

BOC foils illegal trade of exotic lizards from Thailand

The Bureau of Customs seized parcels containing 22 bearded dragons and six…
  • January 5, 2022
  • 2 minute read
Supply chain disruption

Major port city of Ningbo under partial lockdown to curb virus surge

The district of Beilun in Ningbo has been locked down following the…
  • January 5, 2022
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls Jan 5, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_January 5, 2022). Stories include: PH remains on sidelines…
  • January 5, 2022
  • 1 minute read
Customs
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 minute read
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
Maritime
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 minute read

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues in July

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 acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 minute read

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues in July

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 acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx…
  • July 2, 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
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 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

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority moved anew to July 31 from June 30…
  • 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
3PL
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 minute read

Asia Pacific freight capacity tight with high demand, congestion issues in July

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 acquire FedEx Supply Chain for $1.4B

CMA CGM Group will acquire FedEx Supply Chain, a subsidiary of FedEx…
  • July 2, 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
Manila's Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Grind to a Halt

Manila’s Cargo Crisis — When Sea and Air Feel the Squeeze

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 2, 2026
  • 6 minute read
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
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 in July

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