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ZIM introduces digital freight forwarding platform for SMBs

To be launched on October 18, Ship4wd will target US and Canadian…
  • October 11, 2021
  • 2 minute read

DA, BOC adopt new measures to curb agri products smuggling

The Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Customs will conduct stricter inspection…
  • October 11, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Creating a Greener Maritime Industry with the Electrification of Marine Vessels

It is undeniable that climate change is real, manifesting itself in various…
  • October 11, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Supply chain operations won’t normalize until end-2022, forecasts Drewry

Prediction is based on the deteriorating supply chain situation, indicating a much…
  • October 11, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Freight rates high but quite stable in Sep—Freightos

Announcements by CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd early last month that they would…
  • October 11, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls Oct 11, 2021

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

Too Slow

As of this writing, the Department of Health reported that it has…
  • October 10, 2021
  • 3 minute read

4 Improvements for Forwarders to Better Their Customers’ Experience

A positive experience has a lasting impact on us. And so does…
  • October 10, 2021
  • 2 minute read

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
  • 1 minute read

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
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 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
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
Maritime
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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 ordered the immediate pullout of more than  7,000…
  • July 3, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 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
3PL
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
  • July 4, 2026
  • 3 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
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
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