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P1.5B Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge now open

The P1.46-billion Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge was inaugurated on July 29 and is now…
  • July 30, 2021
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PH ports handle 18.8% more cargo in 1H as restrictions ease

Cargo volumes handled by Philippine ports grew 18.79% in the first half…
  • July 29, 2021
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PPA systems inaccessible from Jul 30-Aug 1

The Philippine Ports Authority’s online systems will be unavailable from July 30…
  • July 29, 2021
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NCR under GCQ with heightened restrictions from Aug 1-15

The National Capital Region and several provinces are under general community quarantine…
  • July 29, 2021
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BIR officially suspends 12% VAT on exporters’ local purchases

The Bureau of Internal Revenue officially deferred implementation of Revenue Regulations No.…
  • July 28, 2021
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PH, Japan sign $2.3B loan for Metro subway Phase 1 expansion

The Philippines and Japan signed documents for the second tranche of the…
  • July 28, 2021
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JWD to acquire 20% stake in Laem Chabang port

JWD to become a major international shipping port operator and partner of…
  • July 28, 2021
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PortCalls July 28, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; July 28 2021). Stories include: All ecozone-bound ‘red’,…
  • July 28, 2021
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BOC official leads ASEAN committee on customs integration

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has appointed External Affairs Office head Atty.…
  • July 27, 2021
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ICTSI begins bulk coffee operations in PNG terminal

South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) in Lae, Papua New Guinea (PNG)…
  • July 27, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Customs
17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

Luzon Economic Corridor Deal Book lists 17 investment-ready transport and logistics projects…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DOE clears key hurdle for fuel tax relief

DOE clears key hurdle for fuel tax relief

The Department of Energy certified that the one-month average price of Dubai…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC expands, refines mandate of office for overseas Filipinos, balikbayan boxes

BOC renames, expands OFW office

The Bureau of Customs renamed its Balikbayan and OFW Action Center (BOAC)…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

Luzon Economic Corridor Deal Book lists 17 investment-ready transport and logistics projects…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MARINA, ARTA move to cut red tape in shipbuilding, ship repair sector

MARINA, ARTA move to cut red tape in shipbuilding, ship repair sector

The Anti-Red Tape Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority are advancing regulatory…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
WSC flags safety deficiencies in 10.36% of inspected cargo units in 2025

WSC: 1 in 10 cargo units inspected in 2025 had safety deficiencies

More than one in 10 cargo transport units inspected in 2025 were…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

Luzon Economic Corridor Deal Book lists 17 investment-ready transport and logistics projects…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Cebu Pacific passenger traffic up 1.9% in Aug 2026

Cebu Pacific passenger traffic up 1.9% in Aug 2026

Cebu Pacific transported over 2.1 million passengers in August 2026, a 1.9%…
  • September 15, 2026
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Consultancy application deadline for DOTr’s TRANSIT project moved to Sept 22

DOTr extends TRANSIT consultancy deadline to Sept. 22

The Department of Transportation moved the application deadline for consultancy services under…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

A shipping manager asked me recently: “Why care about supply chain carbon?”…
  • September 15, 2026
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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
Ports/Terminals
17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

Luzon Economic Corridor Deal Book lists 17 investment-ready transport and logistics projects…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Marcos leads groundbreaking of Metro Manila Subway’s NAIA link

Marcos leads groundbreaking of Metro Manila Subway’s NAIA link

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. led the groundbreaking for the 2.413-kilometer segment of…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
WSC flags safety deficiencies in 10.36% of inspected cargo units in 2025

WSC: 1 in 10 cargo units inspected in 2025 had safety deficiencies

More than one in 10 cargo transport units inspected in 2025 were…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

Luzon Economic Corridor Deal Book lists 17 investment-ready transport and logistics projects…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DHL Express logs 16% rise in Asia Pacific volume with heavy weight shipments

DHL Express sees heavyweight shipment surge in Asia Pacific, with PH among fastest growing

DHL Express’s Time Definite International Weight per Day in Asia Pacific (excluding…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC expands, refines mandate of office for overseas Filipinos, balikbayan boxes

BOC renames, expands OFW office

The Bureau of Customs renamed its Balikbayan and OFW Action Center (BOAC)…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 2 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
17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

17 transport, logistics projects up for grabs under Luzon Economic Corridor

Luzon Economic Corridor Deal Book lists 17 investment-ready transport and logistics projects…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 4 minute read
DOE clears key hurdle for fuel tax relief

DOE clears key hurdle for fuel tax relief

The Department of Energy certified that the one-month average price of Dubai…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MARINA, ARTA move to cut red tape in shipbuilding, ship repair sector

MARINA, ARTA move to cut red tape in shipbuilding, ship repair sector

The Anti-Red Tape Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority are advancing regulatory…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
DOE clears key hurdle for fuel tax relief

DOE clears key hurdle for fuel tax relief

The Department of Energy certified that the one-month average price of Dubai…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Express logs 16% rise in Asia Pacific volume with heavy weight shipments

DHL Express sees heavyweight shipment surge in Asia Pacific, with PH among fastest growing

DHL Express’s Time Definite International Weight per Day in Asia Pacific (excluding…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MARINA, ARTA move to cut red tape in shipbuilding, ship repair sector

MARINA, ARTA move to cut red tape in shipbuilding, ship repair sector

The Anti-Red Tape Authority and the Maritime Industry Authority are advancing regulatory…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read