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PortCalls Oct 11, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_October 11, 2021). Stories include: PPA to require registration…
  • October 11, 2021
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Too Slow

As of this writing, the Department of Health reported that it has…
  • October 10, 2021
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4 Improvements for Forwarders to Better Their Customers’ Experience

A positive experience has a lasting impact on us. And so does…
  • October 10, 2021
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BOC X-ray unit brings in revenues of P63.4M

A total of P63.4 million in duties and taxes was collected by…
  • October 10, 2021
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FedEx increases capacity from Asia with new flights, more wide-body freighters

Launches two new flights to Europe and North America Adds 62 flights…
  • October 9, 2021
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Transport chief decides against Senate run

Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade is not running for the Senate Instead he…
  • October 9, 2021
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Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to open in early 2022

Construction of the P3.39-billion Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Project is 81% complete The bridge…
  • October 9, 2021
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Forwarders, brokers welcome PPA’s container insurance requirement

Freight forwarders and brokers’ associations welcomed the new Philippine Ports Authority policy…
  • October 8, 2021
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PH can soon export duty-free canned pineapples to Australia

The Philippines may soon export duty-free canned pineapples to Australia This follows…
  • October 8, 2021
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About half a million containers waiting off LA, Long Beach ports

More than 70 container ships with about 500,000 containers on board are…
  • October 8, 2021
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Customs
BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the Bureau of Customs’ efforts in digitalization…
  • May 20, 2026
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US firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

US firms looking to invest in Pax Silica site within New Clark City

More than a dozen American companies are looking to invest in New…
  • May 20, 2026
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FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx breaks ground on Clark gateway expansion

FedEx officially broke ground on the expansion of its Clark gateway facility…
  • May 19, 2026
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Maritime
US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

The United States charged seven Chinese executives of four major shipping container…
  • May 21, 2026
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Cagayan de Oro Port acquires new twin-lift harbor crane

Cagayan de Oro Port tests new twin-lift harbor crane

Port of Cagayan de Oro conducted its first operational test of a…
  • May 20, 2026
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MARINA suspends rule on IMO sulfur cap for marine fuel

MARINA suspends rule on IMO sulfur cap for marine fuel

The Maritime Industry Authority is suspending the implementation of the International Maritime…
  • May 20, 2026
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Aviation
Emirates posts record $6.6B profit in FY2025

Emirates posts record $6.6B profit in FY2025

The Emirates Group reported a record profit before tax of US$6.6 billion…
  • May 20, 2026
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Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik Philippines has signed a lease agreement for a plot of…
  • May 20, 2026
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Cebu Pacific resumes Dubai flights on July 2

Cebu Pacific resumes Dubai flights on July 2

Cebu Pacific will resume its Dubai operations on July 2 after safety…
  • May 20, 2026
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Opinion
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
  • May 19, 2026
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In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
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Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
Cagayan de Oro Port acquires new twin-lift harbor crane

Cagayan de Oro Port tests new twin-lift harbor crane

Port of Cagayan de Oro conducted its first operational test of a…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI secures $300M loan from AIIB for PH ports upgrades

ICTSI secures $300M loan from AIIB for PH ports upgrades

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. secured a US$300 million loan from the…
  • May 20, 2026
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Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik PH leases space at Clark airport

Lufthansa Technik Philippines has signed a lease agreement for a plot of…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

The United States charged seven Chinese executives of four major shipping container…
  • May 21, 2026
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Yello X tapped as 2026 Palarong Pambansa official logistics provider

Yello X tapped as 2026 Palarong Pambansa official logistics provider

Yello X Supply Chain Solutions named as official logistics service provider for…
  • May 21, 2026
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Logistics sector commends CAVITEX-C5 for improved supply chain

Logistics sector commends CAVITEX-C5 for improved supply chain

The logistics sector reports better delivery reliability and enhanced operational efficiency after…
  • May 21, 2026
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Sponsored
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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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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Economy
US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

The United States charged seven Chinese executives of four major shipping container…
  • May 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
APECO, PPP Center partner to accelerate Aurora infra projects

APECO, PPP Center partner to accelerate Aurora infra projects

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority and the Public-Private Partnership Center…
  • May 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

BOC assures AmCham of commitment to customs reforms

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno emphasized the Bureau of Customs’ efforts in digitalization…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

US indicts Chinese major container makers, execs for price fixing

The United States charged seven Chinese executives of four major shipping container…
  • May 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
APECO, PPP Center partner to accelerate Aurora infra projects

APECO, PPP Center partner to accelerate Aurora infra projects

Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority and the Public-Private Partnership Center…
  • May 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Yello X tapped as 2026 Palarong Pambansa official logistics provider

Yello X tapped as 2026 Palarong Pambansa official logistics provider

Yello X Supply Chain Solutions named as official logistics service provider for…
  • May 21, 2026
  • 2 minute read