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ICTSI, Transnet formalize partnership for Durban terminal operations

ICTSI, Transnet formalize partnership for Durban terminal operations

Transnet SOC Ltd. and International Container Terminal Services, Inc (ICTSI) officially signed…
  • December 11, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean freight rates continue to recover from Q3 low

Ocean lanes with strong demand such as Asia-Europe have allowed freight market…
  • December 11, 2025
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2GO bags 2 honors at 2025 WBO Awards

2GO bags 2 honors at 2025 WBO Awards

2GO Group was recognized with two honors at the 2025 World Business…
  • December 10, 2025
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PSAA officers led by Jamandre inducted for 2nd term

PSAA officers led by Jamandre inducted for 2nd term

The Philippine Ship Agents Association inducted its new officers and directors for…
  • December 10, 2025
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Aircraft, engine shortfall still main constraint to air industry growth

The global airline industry has been experiencing stable profitability but further growth…
  • December 10, 2025
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BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

BOC issues procedures for exporters’ zero VAT availment

The Bureau of Customs has issued procedures to implement the value-added tax…
  • December 10, 2025
  • 4 minute read

PortCalls December 10, 2025

Our latest issue (December 10, 2025). Stories include: Global container volume set…
  • December 10, 2025
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BOC fails to sell Discayas’ Rolls-Royce, Bentley despite price cut

BOC fails to sell Discayas’ Rolls-Royce, Bentley despite price cut

The Bureau of Customs has yet to find buyers for two luxury…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

PEZA approvals hit P207.6B in Jan-Nov, up 3% year-on-year

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved P207.6 billion worth of investments from…
  • December 9, 2025
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BOI-approved investments plunge 48% in Jan-Nov 2025

BOI-approved investments plunge 48% in Jan-Nov 2025

The Board of Investments approved P816.billion worth of investments from January to…
  • December 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with other law…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

DICT, TradeX ink contract for new NSW trade platform

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and TradeX Network, Inc. formally…
  • December 23, 2025
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Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
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PPA opens bidding for P150M centralized digital platform

PPA opens bidding for P150M centralized digital platform

The Philippine Ports Authority is inviting bids for a centralized digital platform…
  • December 18, 2025
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Aviation
PAL becomes southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

PAL becomes Southeast Asia’s first A350-1000 operator

Philippine Airlines received its first Airbus A350-1000, which arrived in Manila on…
  • December 22, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
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NNIC expects 2.55M passengers through NAIA for the holidays

NNIC expects 2.55M passengers through NAIA for the holidays

Passenger traffic at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport during the holiday travel…
  • December 22, 2025
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Opinion
Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Why Christmas Peaks Still Break Freight Schedules — And What Forwarders Can Do About It

Every year, the Christmas rush hits the same lanes: Manila, Cebu, Singapore,…
  • December 22, 2025
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Who's in charge

Terminal Cancer

In an interview with DZMM last week, former Department of Transportation undersecretary…
  • December 15, 2025
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Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

Manila Port Congestion: Why Forwarders Are Bleeding Time and Money Before the Ship Even Berths

By AMIT MAHESHWARI Manila is crowded again. Yard use is high, boxes…
  • December 4, 2025
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Ports/Terminals
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA moves bidding for P2B offshore wind port in Camarines Norte to Jan

PPA moves bidding for P2B offshore wind port in Camarines Norte to Jan 2026

The Philippine Ports Authority will bid out in January the contract for…
  • December 23, 2025
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MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

MICT handles highest annual container volume at 3M TEUs

Manila International Container Terminal handled a record three million TEUs in 2025—the…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

Express delivery permits surge with DICT’s online system

The Department of Information and Communications Technology has seen a significant increase…
  • December 23, 2025
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2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO upgrades Escolta hub, first with cafe

2GO completed the upgrade of its Escolta branch in Binondo, Manila Upgrade…
  • December 23, 2025
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Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Air Central China taps Teleport as exclusive general sales agent

Teleport has been appointed as the exclusive general sales agent for cargo…
  • December 22, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Sponsored
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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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
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Economy
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

Guidelines out on rice import duty adjustments effective Jan 2026

The Inter-Agency Group on Rice Tariff Adjustment has released the guidelines for…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

Bangsamoro launches roadmap to becoming PH halal hub

The Bangsamoro Ministry of Trade, Investments and Tourism has launched the Bangsamoro…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

DOTr orders MARINA to hasten deployment of more ships to Romblon

The Department of Transportation directed the Maritime Industry Authority to fast-track the…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

29 new projects worth P125B awaiting BOI Board approval

The Board of Investments recently endorsed 29 projects with a combined investment…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P21.4M worth of illegal drugs in unclaimed parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport, in coordination with other law…
  • December 23, 2025
  • 2 minute read