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Domestic shipping group seeks House probe on higher PPA tariffs

The Philippine Inter-island Shipping Association is asking the Lower House Committee on…
  • December 14, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Maersk unveils design of next-gen methanol container ships

The container shipping liner company has introduced the design of its eight…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Pilipinas Shell to pay P3.49B in taxes under protest

Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. will pay P3.49 billion to the Bureau of…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

ICTSI Madagascar terminal concession extended

International Container Terminal Services and Société de Gestion du Port Autonome de…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH reelected to IMO Council

The Philippines has been reelected to the Council of the International Maritime…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

CMA CGM in $3B deal to acquire portion of Ingram Micro

Acquiring US-based Ingram Micro CLS will accelerate CMA CGM’s supply chain capabilities…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Carriers hoping to further raise hikes in mid-Dec

Carriers are hoping to implement trans-Pacific general rate increases or GRIs from…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

IMO Council for 2022-2023 elected​​

The members of the IMO Council for the term 2022-2023 have been…
  • December 13, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls Dec 13, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_December 13, 2021). Stories include: BIR ruling retains zero…
  • December 12, 2021
  • 1 minute read

BIR ruling retains zero VAT on exporters’ local purchases for 17 years

Exporters can now continue to avail of zero VAT on their local…
  • December 10, 2021
  • 4 minute read
Customs
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight Group said importers and e-commerce companies are adjusting their supply chain…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu inaugurated the renovated X-ray Inspection Project…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI gets 25-year extension for Manila flagship terminal to 2063

ICTSI secures 25-year extension at MICT, locking in operations to 2063

The Philippine Ports Authority has renewed International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s contract…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI anticipates record volume in Batangas port this year

ATI anticipates record volume in Batangas port this year

Batangas port is expected to handle 3% more cargoes in 2026 and…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CMA CGM, Stonepeak complete ports joint venture

CMA CGM, Stonepeak complete ports joint venture

The CMA CGM Group and infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak completed the formation…
  • July 29, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PAL raises another $50M after initial $300M international bond offer

PAL raises another $50M after initial $300M international bond offer

Philippine Airlines raised another US$50 million from the international bond market The…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
It Takes More than Logistics

It Takes More than Logistics

The Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal is home to one of the first…
  • July 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

When we talk about Philippine logistics, the conversation almost always defaults to…
  • July 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs work is moving earlier. For many lanes, it no longer starts…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI gets 25-year extension for Manila flagship terminal to 2063

ICTSI secures 25-year extension at MICT, locking in operations to 2063

The Philippine Ports Authority has renewed International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s contract…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight says EU importers adapting to new low-value parcel tax rules

U-Freight Group said importers and e-commerce companies are adjusting their supply chain…
  • July 31, 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
SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

SBMA opens Subic airport project proposal to challenge bids

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority opened the unsolicited proposal to transform Subic…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

Paircargo releases almost 5M kgs of cargo, 3M more pending as of July 17

People’s Air Cargo & Warehousing Co., Inc. released a total of 4.971…
  • July 31, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

The Department of Finance turned over more than P205 million in proceeds…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

BOC-Cebu opens upgraded X-ray inspection satellite office in Mactan

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu inaugurated the renovated X-ray Inspection Project…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

DOF remits P205M from sale of forfeited Bugatti Chirons

The Department of Finance turned over more than P205 million in proceeds…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH trade deficit grew 12.3% in June to P4.94B

PH trade deficit grew 12.3% in June 2026 to P4.94B

The Philippines’ trade deficit recorded a slower expansion in June 2026 as…
  • July 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read