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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
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Upgraded Catarman airport inaugurated

Catarman Airport’s capacity has been tripled to 150 passengers The facility was…
  • September 2, 2021
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HMM workers close wage deal, scrap strike

The 77-day labor dispute comes to an end Workers get a 7.9%…
  • September 2, 2021
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Vietnam, Malaysia COVID outbreaks drive new logistics woes

Southeast Asia, a low-cost manufacturing hub for many global companies, has been…
  • September 1, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC Aug revenue surpasses target by 1.8%

The Bureau of Customs exceeded its revenue target for August by 1.86%…
  • September 1, 2021
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WCO, BOC embark on customs integrity self-diagnosis

The World Customs Organization and the Philippine Bureau of Customs have jointly…
  • September 1, 2021
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Travel bans on 10 countries extended until Sep 5

The Philippines has extended anew travel restrictions on incoming passengers from 10…
  • September 1, 2021
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DHL deploys converted freighter to intra-Asia network

Newly converted Boeing aircraft offers 30% increase in gross payload for customers…
  • September 1, 2021
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Manufacturing plunges in Aug due to ECQ in NCR

The Philippine manufacturing sector contracted sharply in August 2021 as Metro Manila…
  • September 1, 2021
  • 3 minute read

UPS appoints first female president for Asia Pacific operations

As president of UPS Asia Pacific, Michelle Ho will lead over 13,000…
  • September 1, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

The Bureau of Customs issues rules on the establishment of bonded facilities…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 3 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
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
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
BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

The Bureau of Customs issues rules on the establishment of bonded facilities…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
  • 3 minute read
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
BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

The Bureau of Customs issues rules on the establishment of bonded facilities…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
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
BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

BOC issues rules for bonded Jet A-1 fuel facilities

The Bureau of Customs issues rules on the establishment of bonded facilities…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 3 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
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
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