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Metro Manila eases into GCQ from Sept 8 to 30

Metro Manila will ease into general community quarantine from modified enhanced community…
  • September 6, 2021
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Freight rate index now 430% higher than last year

The Freightos Baltic Index (FBX) ended August at US$10,321 per FEU, only…
  • September 6, 2021
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Shippers artificially inflate freight rates through voluntary increases

A carrier revealed that if it offered US$10,000 per container to the…
  • September 6, 2021
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PortCalls September 6, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_September 6, 2021). Stories include: Foreign lines subject of…
  • September 6, 2021
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PH to lift travel ban on 10 countries on Sep 6

The Philippines will lift its travel ban on 10 Asian countries starting…
  • September 4, 2021
  • 4 minute read

PAL files for bankruptcy in US

Philippine Airlines has filed for bankruptcy in the US The move allows…
  • September 4, 2021
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BOC updates TradeNet tariff table for onboarding of trade regulators to NSW

The Bureau of Customs Import and Assessment Service is updating TradeNet’s tariff…
  • September 3, 2021
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Private sector calls for adoption of global standards in supply chain

The private sector is pushing for the adoption of global standards in…
  • September 3, 2021
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Foreign carriers subject of most complaints at Shippers’ Protection Office

The Shippers’ Protection Office has received 55 complaints and inquiries relating to…
  • September 3, 2021
  • 4 minute read

OOCL places order for 10 mega box ships

The ten 16,000-TEU container ships have a total value of US$1.6 billion…
  • September 3, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M drugs in Pasay warehouse from Canada

BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M in illegal drugs at Pasay warehouse

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized more…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BIR: Exporters can get VAT refunds while awaiting DTI-EMB certification

BIR: Exporters can claim VAT refunds while awaiting DTI-EMB certification

The Bureau of Internal Revenue clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Logistics takes center stage as inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor forum wraps up

Logistics takes center stage as inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor forum wraps up

LEC Investors Forum draws some 600 global investors, as Marcos pitches Philippines…
  • September 12, 2026
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Maritime
ICTSI’s Victoria terminal starts next expansion phase to lift capacity

ICTSI’s VICT starts next expansion phase, aims for 18% boost in cargo capacity

Victoria International Container Terminal, the Australian unit of Philippine port operator International…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aznar Shipping files for IPO to raise up to P737M for expansion

Aznar Shipping files for IPO, targets P737M for expansion

Cebu-based carrier Aznar Shipping Corp. is aiming to raise up to P737…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
WSC seeks tighter rules for lithium battery shipments

WSC seeks tighter rules for lithium battery shipments

The World Shipping Council is urging governments to tighten international dangerous goods…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Riyadh Air launches Manila service, goes daily by Oct 19

Riyadh Air launches Manila service, goes daily by Oct 19

Riyadh Air launched direct flights to Manila, starting with four weekly services…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley, smaller airport projects

GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley Point, smaller airport projects

Infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group expressed serious intent to be part of the…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos seeks India expertise for 3 rail projects; RITES express interest

Marcos seeks India expertise for 3 rail projects; RITES express interest

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking to India for technical support and…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
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The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
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From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley, smaller airport projects

GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley Point, smaller airport projects

Infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group expressed serious intent to be part of the…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M drugs in Pasay warehouse from Canada

BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M in illegal drugs at Pasay warehouse

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized more…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos seeks India expertise for 3 rail projects; RITES express interest

Marcos seeks India expertise for 3 rail projects; RITES express interest

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is looking to India for technical support and…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
SCMAP chief urges stronger industry, gov’t collaboration on supply chain challenges

SCMAP chief urges stronger industry, gov’t collaboration on supply chain challenges

Rising fuel and logistics costs remain a major concern for supply chain…
  • September 14, 2026
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Transport and Logistics Philippines 2026 Expo set for Sept 16-18

Transport and Logistics Philippines 2026 Expo set for Sept 16-18

Transport & Logistics Philippines 2026 will gather logistics and supply chain companies,…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PTC Logistics reports zero loss in pilot vaccine delivery to remote areas

PTC Logistics reports zero loss in pilot vaccine delivery to remote areas

PTC Logistics completed a cold-chain vaccine delivery pilot with the Department of…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
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Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
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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
Economy
GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley, smaller airport projects

GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley Point, smaller airport projects

Infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group expressed serious intent to be part of the…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway study done by Q1 2028

Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway study to wrap up by Q1 2028

The feasibility study for the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway is targeted for completion between…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BIR: Exporters can get VAT refunds while awaiting DTI-EMB certification

BIR: Exporters can claim VAT refunds while awaiting DTI-EMB certification

The Bureau of Internal Revenue clarified that qualified export-oriented enterprises may claim…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Riyadh Air launches Manila service, goes daily by Oct 19

Riyadh Air launches Manila service, goes daily by Oct 19

Riyadh Air launched direct flights to Manila, starting with four weekly services…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley, smaller airport projects

GMR wants in on P150-B Sangley Point, smaller airport projects

Infrastructure conglomerate GMR Group expressed serious intent to be part of the…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M drugs in Pasay warehouse from Canada

BOC, PDEA seize P199.7M in illegal drugs at Pasay warehouse

The Bureau of Customs and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency seized more…
  • September 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read