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Harbor Star trims net loss to P84.9M in 2020

Harbor Star Shipping Services recorded a net loss of P84.9 million in…
  • May 18, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Air cargo volumes draw closer to pre-Covid levels but rates still rising

Air cargo volumes increased by 53% in April 2021 year-on-year but were…
  • May 18, 2021
  • 2 minute read

ARTA probes LGUs for violation of ban on cargo pass-through fees

The Anti-Red Tape Authority is looking into allegations of LGUs still collecting…
  • May 18, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Duterte cuts rice import duty, modifies pork tariffs

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the temporary reduction of tariff rates for…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Counterfeits, cigarettes top smuggled items seized in Q1

Counterfeit goods, general merchandise, and cigarettes/tobacco were the top smuggled goods in…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Chelsea Logistics curbs net loss by 37% in first quarter

Chelsea Logistics reported a net loss of P218 million in the first…
  • May 17, 2021
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Barcelon named PHILEXPORT chairman

George Barcelon appointed chairman of the Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc.’s (PHILEXPORT) Board…
  • May 17, 2021
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TransPac container premium surcharges accelerate amid space shortage

Premium service surcharges have brought all-in rates above US$10,000 per FEU for…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls May 17, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; May 17 2021.) Stories include: ARTA drafts circular…
  • May 17, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Asian ports dominate ranks of world’s most efficient container ports

East Asian ports, led by Yokohama in Japan, dominate the Container Port…
  • May 16, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu closed the first six months of…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
Maritime
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 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
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
Aviation
PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

Philippine Airlines is expanding its Japan and Australia services for the winter…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

A high court in Malaysia stopped online travel agent MOVE Travel Sdn…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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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
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

BOC-Cebu exceeds first-half target with P25.3B collection

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu closed the first six months of…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Skyway Airlines takes delivery of 3rd freighter at Clark Airport

Skyway Airlines adds third freighter to fleet

Skyway Airlines added a third aircraft to its fleet, receiving SKYRACER 3.0…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read

UA&P, Magsaysay logistics unit partner to bridge academe-industry gap

The University of Asia and the Pacific formalized an academe-industry partnership with…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 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 issues draft JAO addressing port charges, yard utilization, empty containers

BOC issues draft JAO addressing local port charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs released a draft joint administrative order covering transparency…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
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 growth slows in May

The country’s manufacturing sector recorded a growth slowdown in May 2026 even…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

PAL adds Japan, Australia flights for winter, December holiday travel surge

Philippine Airlines is expanding its Japan and Australia services for the winter…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
A.P. Møller seals 40% stake in AC Logistics, sets stage for expansion

A.P. Møller-Maersk unit completes purchase of 40% stake in AC Logistics

A.P. Møller Capital, a unit of Danish transportation and logistics giant A.P.…
  • July 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

Cebu Pacific wins Malaysia court case vs MOVE over trademark, ticket sales

A high court in Malaysia stopped online travel agent MOVE Travel Sdn…
  • July 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read