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PortCalls March 10, 2021

Our latest issue PortCalls (March 10, 2021). Stories include: BOC issues rules…
  • March 10, 2021
  • 1 minute read

BOC post-clearance audit, Prior Disclosure Program yield P247M

The Bureau of Customs collected P247 million in the first two months…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Importers, brokers slapped criminal raps for alleged smuggling

Criminal cases were filed against two importers and their customs brokers over…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PH, Indonesia collaborate to get Filipino exporters Halal-ready

The Philippines and Indonesia are working on a memorandum of understanding to…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Manufacturing contracts for 11th straight month in Jan

The manufacturing sector contracted in both volume and value in the first…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 2 minute read

BOC issues rules on supervision of foreign carriers at ports

The Bureau of Customs has laid down new rules on the supervision…
  • March 9, 2021
  • 6 minute read

Cambodia, Singapore’s YCH group to develop smart logistics hub

Cambodia has selected Singapore’s YCH Group to develop the Phnom Penh Logistics…
  • March 8, 2021
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PH container volume projected to grow up to 8% in 2021

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) forecasts a 6-8% growth in container volumes this…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 3 minute read

ATI income down 20.4% in 2020

Port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) reported an income of P2.96 billion…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 2 minute read

UN digital trade pact seen to accelerate PH cross-digital trade

The Philippines is expected to benefit from the entry into force of…
  • March 8, 2021
  • 4 minute read
Customs
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

The Bureau of Customs has issued rules for the uniform treatment of…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Minimum access volume for pork imports raised to stabilize supply

Minimum access volume for pork imports raised to stabilize supply

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an order increasing the minimum access…
  • May 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

The International Maritime Organization adopted the first code to support the safe…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

BOC sets rules for conditional imports of foreign cable-laying, repair ships

The Bureau of Customs has issued rules for the uniform treatment of…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Cebu Pacific has received a new Airbus A320neo, its second for the…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL’s seasonal direct flights to Sapporo resume Nov 23

PAL’s seasonal direct flights to Sapporo resume Nov 23

Philippine Airlines’ seasonal, thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Sapporo will resume on…
  • May 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Emirates posts record $6.6B profit in FY2025

Emirates posts record $6.6B profit in FY2025

The Emirates Group reported a record profit before tax of US$6.6 billion…
  • May 20, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
  • May 19, 2026
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In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
MICT appeals to cargo stakeholders to hasten container withdrawal

MICT appeals for faster container withdrawal

Manila International Container Terminal asked shipping lines, customers, and consignees to expedite…
  • May 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
2 major Gulf ports remain congested, other regions mainly stable

2 major Gulf ports remain congested, other regions mainly stable

Two of the biggest seaports in the Middle East continue to be…
  • May 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
FAST Logistics, DTI-Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics, DTI-MisOr expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry-Misamis Oriental signed an…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MICT appeals to cargo stakeholders to hasten container withdrawal

MICT appeals for faster container withdrawal

Manila International Container Terminal asked shipping lines, customers, and consignees to expedite…
  • May 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Sponsored
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
MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
FAST Logistics, DTI-Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics, DTI-MisOr expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry-Misamis Oriental signed an…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
10M boat passengers seen to benefit from fare subsidy program

10M sea passengers seen to benefit from fare subsidy program

An estimated 10 million travelers by sea are set to benefit from…
  • May 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

IMO adopts safety code for autonomous ships as AI tech advances

The International Maritime Organization adopted the first code to support the safe…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
FAST Logistics, DTI-Misamis Oriental expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics, DTI-MisOr expand MSME logistics support

FAST Logistics Group and Department of Trade and Industry-Misamis Oriental signed an…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Another Cebu Pacific A320neo arrives, boosting modern fleet

Cebu Pacific has received a new Airbus A320neo, its second for the…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read