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CDO warehouse raid uncovers P5M undocumented onions

The Bureau of Customs on October 22 seized imported red onions worth…
  • October 25, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Clarksons Port Congestion Index reaches new high

According to the ClarkSea Index, global shipping freight rates reached a 12-year…
  • October 25, 2021
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Fire aboard Zim carrier still smolders but appears under control

An emergency zone was declared around the MV Zim Kingston after containers…
  • October 25, 2021
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Q&A: The 2020 Interim Rules on Remote Notarization of Paper Documents

The Supreme Court, acting on the recommendation of the Subcommittee on the…
  • October 25, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls Oct 25, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls_October 25, 2021). Stories include: Meat imports, holiday season…
  • October 25, 2021
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China-US rates fall as Chinese output slips

China to North America rates dip with weaker factory output Ex-Southeast Asia…
  • October 25, 2021
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Customer-Obsessed

The key question of our SCMAP Supply Chain Conference this year—dubbed SCC21…
  • October 24, 2021
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Showrooms yield smuggled luxury vehicles worth P500M

The Bureau of Customs with other government agencies inspected showrooms in Xavierville,…
  • October 22, 2021
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PEZA signs deal with Korean electric vehicle maker

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority has signed an MOU with South Korean-based…
  • October 22, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Modernized Camiguin airport to start operations on Oct 25

The Department of Transportation and Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines on…
  • October 22, 2021
  • 1 minute read
Customs
PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

The country’s balance of trade increased for the eight month in a…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand jumps 7.7% in September: IATA

Global air cargo demand rose 7.7% year-on-year in September (8.6% for international…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

Twenty-six States signed the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, known as…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime

Record ship capacity on Asia trade lanes in Oct, Nov

Container ship capacity on major East-West trade lanes is at historic highs…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read

COSCO Ports Q3 throughput rises 8.4% to 42.3 million TEU

COSCO Shipping Ports’ third-quarter throughput rose 8.4% year on year to 42,266,553…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Starhorse RoRo vessel with 14 cargo trucks tilts near Quezon port

Starhorse RoRo vessel with 14 cargo trucks lists near Quezon port

A roll-on/roll-off vessel operated by Starhorse Shipping Lines Inc. that was carrying…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation

PAL adjusts nearly 200 flights for ASEAN Summit in Manila

Philippine Airlines has cancelled or rescheduled 182 flights to and from Manila…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Air cargo spot rates rise 5% as peak season nears

Global spot rates rose an average of 5% week on week in…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL utilizes A350-1000 for Manila-San Francisco daily flights

PAL utilizes A350-1000 for Manila-San Francisco daily flights

Philippine Airlines is using its flagship Airbus A350-1000 for its daily flights…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion

Merry Christmas?

It’s said that in some cases, it doesn’t matter whether reality points…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Who Owns the Box? Who Builds the Way Out?

Who Owns the Box? Who Builds the Way Out?

Why the empty container crisis needs depots, rails, and barges, not just…
  • October 27, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Some 100 Cebu Pacific flights on Nov 14-18 affected by ASEAN Summit

ASEAN Summit may disrupt 100 Cebu Pacific flights

About 100 flights of Cebu Pacific from November 14-18 may be affected…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority reiterated that the deadline for the submission…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Mingyang Group eyes port development for offshore wind projects in PH

China’s Mingyang eyes PH port, turbine plant for offshore wind

Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Limited is looking at expanding its ventures…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
FAST Logistics suppliers get access to BPI’s supply chain finance program

FAST Logistics suppliers get access to BPI finance program

FAST Logistics Group partnered with Bank of the Philippine Islands, giving its…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 1 minute read
UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

UN Accra Convention signed, paving way for digital cargo papers

Twenty-six States signed the UN Convention on Negotiable Cargo Documents, known as…
  • October 29, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

Subic airport challenge bid deadline moved anew to Nov 26

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority reiterated that the deadline for the submission…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 1 minute read
Economy

Air cargo spot rates rise 5% as peak season nears

Global spot rates rose an average of 5% week on week in…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read
APECO signs P9.45B LNG power project deal with US, local firms

APECO signs P9.45B LNG power project deal with US, local firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority signed an agreement with…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

PH trade deficit widens to $5.15B in September

The country’s balance of trade increased for the eight month in a…
  • October 30, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases

Record ship capacity on Asia trade lanes in Oct, Nov

Container ship capacity on major East-West trade lanes is at historic highs…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read

COSCO Ports Q3 throughput rises 8.4% to 42.3 million TEU

COSCO Shipping Ports’ third-quarter throughput rose 8.4% year on year to 42,266,553…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read

PAL adjusts nearly 200 flights for ASEAN Summit in Manila

Philippine Airlines has cancelled or rescheduled 182 flights to and from Manila…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 2 minute read