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PPA ports ban single-use plastics from July 18

Starting July 18, single-use plastic products such as drinking straws and utensils…
  • July 5, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls July 5, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; July 5 2021). Stories include: DTI proposes new…
  • July 5, 2021
  • 1 minute read

Smooth Like Butter

I’ve been following K-pop for almost ten years now. I’m not an…
  • July 5, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Mitigate Forwarding Risks with Integrated Freight Management Software

You won’t see a skydiver jump off a plane without a parachute…
  • July 5, 2021
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Logistics startup inks new carrier deals in SE Asia

Shippit has signed three new delivery partner deals with Janio, FedEx, and…
  • July 3, 2021
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North Port operator eyes 15.33% hike in cargo handling tariff

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. is seeking a 15.33% increase in cargo-handling…
  • July 2, 2021
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PEZA seeks deferment of 12% VAT on locators’ local purchases

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority wants to keep the zero VAT on…
  • July 2, 2021
  • 4 minute read

HMM orders a dozen 13,000-TEU box ships

Total contract cost is US$1.57 billion All ships will be LNG-ready and…
  • July 2, 2021
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BOC exceeds June collection target by 11.2%

The Bureau of Customs surpassed its collection target in June by 11.2%…
  • July 1, 2021
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DTI proposes new sea freight forwarding rules

The Department of Trade and Industry is proposing new rules on sea…
  • July 1, 2021
  • 5 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 confirms oil prices hit threshold for fuel tax relief

DOE has certified that crude oil prices crossed the US$80-per-barrel mark that…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 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
Kalmar to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for ICTSI's South Luzon Container Terminal

Kalmar to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for ICTSI’s South Luzon Container Terminal

Kalmar to supply International Container Terminal Services, Inc. with 12 hybrid straddle…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA beefs up safety measures at ports with new emergency vehicles

PPA beefs up safety measures at ports with new emergency vehicles

The Philippine Ports Authority is deploying dedicated emergency response vehicles to select…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Durban terminal waives fees as port faces ‘stark’ congestion

ICTSI’s Durban terminal waives fees as port faces ‘stark’ congestion

The Durban Gateway Terminal, operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. starting…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

The Economy and Development Council approved changes to the parameters of the…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CAAP issues new penalties for mishandling dangerous goods by air

CAAP issues new penalties for mishandling dangerous goods by air

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines issued its new policy on…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
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
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

The Economy and Development Council approved changes to the parameters of the…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Kalmar to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for ICTSI's South Luzon Container Terminal

Kalmar to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for ICTSI’s South Luzon Container Terminal

Kalmar to supply International Container Terminal Services, Inc. with 12 hybrid straddle…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA beefs up safety measures at ports with new emergency vehicles

PPA beefs up safety measures at ports with new emergency vehicles

The Philippine Ports Authority is deploying dedicated emergency response vehicles to select…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
CAAP issues new penalties for mishandling dangerous goods by air

CAAP issues new penalties for mishandling dangerous goods by air

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines issued its new policy on…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
ICTSI’s Durban terminal waives fees as port faces ‘stark’ congestion

ICTSI’s Durban terminal waives fees as port faces ‘stark’ congestion

The Durban Gateway Terminal, operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. starting…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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
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
  • 1 minute read
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
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

The Economy and Development Council approved changes to the parameters of the…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
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 confirms oil prices hit threshold for fuel tax relief

DOE has certified that crude oil prices crossed the US$80-per-barrel mark that…
  • September 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

The Economy and Development Council approved changes to the parameters of the…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Kalmar to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for ICTSI's South Luzon Container Terminal

Kalmar to supply 12 hybrid straddle carriers for ICTSI’s South Luzon Container Terminal

Kalmar to supply International Container Terminal Services, Inc. with 12 hybrid straddle…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA beefs up safety measures at ports with new emergency vehicles

PPA beefs up safety measures at ports with new emergency vehicles

The Philippine Ports Authority is deploying dedicated emergency response vehicles to select…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read