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Man posing as BOC employee, port operator exec collared

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Manila Police District have arrested…
  • June 23, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Vessel queue at Yantian port shortens but not waiting time: Maersk

The Port of Yantian is gradually increasing productivity as more workers return…
  • June 23, 2021
  • 3 minute read

IMO body approves draft amendments to make mandatory the use of a maritime single window

The Facilitation Committee has approved draft amendments to the FAL Convention that…
  • June 23, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls June 23, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 23 2021). Stories include: BOC sets rules…
  • June 23, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Box throughput at Korean seaports expands 11.2% in May

Container cargo processed at the seaports of South Korea reached 2.63 million…
  • June 22, 2021
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Cebu Pacific expands domestic services with Boracay, Bohol flights

Cebu Pacific remains “cautiously optimistic” as it expands its domestic services in…
  • June 22, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Exporters to ASEAN must use new CO Form D

Exporters to ASEAN member states must now use the new certificate of…
  • June 22, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC NAIA starts to inoculate workers against COVID

The Bureau of Customs Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) has begun to…
  • June 22, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Vietnam port sets new TEU handling records this month

Tan Cang-Cai Mep International Terminal (TCIT) handled a historic record of 14,235…
  • June 21, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC sets rules on informal entry goods clearance

The Bureau of Customs has prescribed rules for the clearance of goods…
  • June 21, 2021
  • 3 minute read
Customs
DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

The Department of Agriculture is moving to transform ube into the country’s…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
CPA issues guidelines on computation basis for domestic cargo-handling rates

CPA issues guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic cargo-handling rates

The Cebu Port Authority has issued guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

PH, Denmark ink MOU on financing, investments in maritime, other sectors

The Philippines and Denmark signed an MOU to strengthen financial and development…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA issues guidelines on computation basis for domestic cargo-handling rates

CPA issues guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic cargo-handling rates

The Cebu Port Authority has issued guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines added a third aircraft to its fleet, receiving SKYRACER 3.0…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Domestic airfreight volume drops 3.3% in Q1 2026

PH airfreight forwarders handle 3.3% less domestic volume in Q1

Domestic airfreight forwarders handled 16.283 million kilograms of air cargo in the…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 3 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
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
Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines added a third aircraft to its fleet, receiving SKYRACER 3.0…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA issues guidelines on computation basis for domestic cargo-handling rates

CPA issues guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic cargo-handling rates

The Cebu Port Authority has issued guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
APECO to promote Casiguran port, other projects at ASEAN logistics summit

APECO to promote Casiguran port, other projects at ASEAN logistics summit

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority will promote the Casiguran…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines added a third aircraft to its fleet, receiving SKYRACER 3.0…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CPA issues guidelines on computation basis for domestic cargo-handling rates

CPA issues guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic cargo-handling rates

The Cebu Port Authority has issued guidelines for uniform implementation of domestic…
  • July 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Domestic airfreight volume drops 3.3% in Q1 2026

PH airfreight forwarders handle 3.3% less domestic volume in Q1

Domestic airfreight forwarders handled 16.283 million kilograms of air cargo in the…
  • July 6, 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
DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

The Department of Agriculture is moving to transform ube into the country’s…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH manufacturing volume growth slows down to 10.2% in May

PH manufacturing volume growth slows to 10.2% in May

The country’s manufacturing sector recorded a growth slowdown in May 2026 even…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

DA assembles ube stakeholders for industry-led export strategy

The Department of Agriculture is moving to transform ube into the country’s…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH manufacturing volume growth slows down to 10.2% in May

PH manufacturing volume growth slows to 10.2% in May

The country’s manufacturing sector recorded a growth slowdown in May 2026 even…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global container volume, rates continue to rise in May–CTS report

Global container volumes up 6.7%, freight rates by 8% in May – CTS report

Global container volumes hit 17.35 million TEUs in May 2026, up 6.7%…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read