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Port congestion widespread beyond key US ports

Maersk has suspended direct calls to Felixstowe on the AE7 service from…
  • November 29, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Zim books highest ever quarterly results in Q3

Generated highest ever quarterly net income of US$1.46 billion and adjusted EBITDA…
  • November 29, 2021
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PortCalls Nov 29, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_November 29, 2021). Stories include: PPA: No extension on…
  • November 29, 2021
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P336M San Fernando, Cebu port to start construction in Jan

The San Fernando port project in Barangay Poblacion, southern Cebu will begin…
  • November 28, 2021
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Subic to host first cold exam facility in agriculture

The agreement to establish the Philippines’ first cold examination facility in agriculture…
  • November 27, 2021
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Vietnam container line begins Malaysia, India service

Vietnam Maritime Corporation has inaugurated a container shipping route linking Vietnam, Malaysia…
  • November 27, 2021
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Megawide to abide by PH laws after issuance of arrest warrants for directors

Megawide Construction said it will abide by the judicial process as warrants…
  • November 26, 2021
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PPA: No extension on moratorium of trucks’ permit to operate requirement

The Philippine Ports Authority will not suspend, or extend a moratorium on,…
  • November 26, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PH domestic carriers handle 9.8% more cargo over nine months

Domestic air cargo traffic handled by local carriers grew 9.8% in the…
  • November 26, 2021
  • 2 minute read

DOTr launches anti-corruption unit

The Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission, officially…
  • November 26, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC chief declares ‘all-out war’ vs smugglers, one-strike policy on erring Customs personnel

BOC chief declares ‘all-out war’ vs smugglers, one-strike policy on erring Customs personnel

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno declared an all-out war against smugglers while reiterating…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Lorenzo Shipping’s shift to leasing assets starts mid-July

Lorenzo Shipping’s shift to leasing assets starts mid-July

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. will shift from active shipping operations to leasing its…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs offices at Manila ports ordered the immediate pullout…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
Aviation
Asia Pacific air cargo demand expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

Air cargo demand in Asia Pacific expands 2.5% in May driven by stockpiling, tech goods

International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific continued to expand in May…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

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

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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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
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

BOC orders immediate pullout of over 7,000 containers at Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs offices at Manila ports ordered the immediate pullout…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026: The Digital Innovation and Supply Chain Leadership Summit, organized…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 5 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
Nepomuceno calls multi-stakeholder meet to resolve NAIA cargo congestion

BOC chief to meet NAIA stakeholders to resolve air cargo congestion

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno will meet with officials of New NAIA Infra…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026 to spotlight digital transformation, innovations

Supply Link 2026: The Digital Innovation and Supply Chain Leadership Summit, organized…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

PEZA moves to new headquarters, sees improved investor services

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority on July 3 began transferring its head…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

BOC-Cebu seizes P980M illicit cigarettes at Mandaue City wharf

The Bureau of Customs Port of Cebu seized an estimated P980 million…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 2 minute read