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18 trade regulatory agencies to join TradeNet this month

18 trade regulatory government agencies will get on board TradeNet by end…
  • August 25, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Lockdowns hit container prices, availability at key Asian ports 

Reduced box availability and soaring prices expected to occur at ports in…
  • August 25, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PH pineapple, mango exports to US set to expand

Philippine-grown pineapples and mangoes may soon find their way through additional ports…
  • August 25, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Maersk accelerates decarbonization with methanol-fueled ship order

The series will be delivered starting the first quarter of 2024 The…
  • August 25, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC security personnel to start wearing body cameras

The Bureau of Customs has acquired 200 cameras for distribution to its…
  • August 25, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls August 25, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; August 25 2021). Stories include: Port congestions slow…
  • August 25, 2021
  • 1 minute read

COMELEC scrutinizes ownership of F2 Logistics

The Commission on Elections is looking into ownership of F2 Logistics Philippines…
  • August 24, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Port congestions slow down container turnaround, keeps yard utilization low

Congestion in international ports has slowed empty container turnaround, according to the…
  • August 24, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PAL narrows loss to P18B in first half

Philippine Airlines reported a total comprehensive loss of P18.04 billion for the…
  • August 24, 2021
  • 2 minute read

ZIM logs highest ever quarterly income in Q2

Generated highest ever quarterly net income of $888 million and adjusted EBITDA…
  • August 24, 2021
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
  • July 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
From shipping to asset leasing: Lorenzo Shipping's reinvention starts end-July

From shipping to asset leasing: Lorenzo Shipping’s reinvention starts end-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

Asia Pacific air cargo demand rises 2.5% in May on 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
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
  • July 5, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
Press Releases
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
  • July 5, 2026
  • 2 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
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