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PCC investigating shipping industry’s ‘potentially abusive behavior’

A Philippine Competition Commission investigation is looking at the “potentially abusive behavior”…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 4 minute read

BOC officers dismissed for unexplained wealth, dishonesty

The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed from service a Bureau of…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 4 minute read

New 2GO ship to go on domestic service in May

2GO Travel, the sea travel unit of 2GO Group, Inc., has acquired…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Port users, agencies back bills regulating foreign carriers’ charges

Various government agencies and stakeholders’ groups threw support two house bills seeking…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 5 minute read

Freight rates continue ‘dizzying ascent’ across all major trades—Xeneta

Long-term contracted freight rates went up 4.1% in April month-on-month and 21.1%…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PPA seeks Calapan port operator

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is inviting bidders for the port terminal…
  • April 30, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC, ATI set up South Harbor designated examination area

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI)…
  • April 29, 2021
  • 1 minute read

NCR Plus remains under MECQ until May 14

The National Capital Region, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna and Cavite, collectively know  as…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Wan Hai names two 2,038-TEU newbuilds

Wan Hai Lines held naming ceremonies for the second and third vessels…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 2 minute read
Metro Manila under shorter curfew hours from May 1

Metro Manila under shorter curfew hours from May 1

Starting May 1, the unified curfew hours in Metro Manila will be…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 1 minute read
Customs
BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

There is a need for a more efficient way to export more…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 6 minute read
BOC tightens security over seized illicit cigarettes

BOC tightens security over seized illicit cigarettes

Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno ordered the bureau’s port offices nationwide to tighten…
  • August 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

There is a need for a more efficient way to export more…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 6 minute read
Drewry's World Container Index rebounds as transpacific rates rise

Drewry’s World Container Index rebounds as transpacific rates rise

The Drewry World Container Index rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
Lufthansa Technik PH breaks ground on Clark facility

Lufthansa Technik PH breaks ground on Clark facility

Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the joint venture between MacroAsia Corporation and Lufthansa Technik,…
  • August 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific incurs P5.9B net loss in H1 due to weak peso, high fuel cost

Cebu Pacific incurs P5.9B net loss in H1 due to weak peso, high fuel cost

Cebu Pacific reported a net loss of P5.91 billion in the first…
  • August 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Lufthansa Technik H1 revenue jumps 11%, margin slips slightly to 7.1%

Lufthansa Technik H1 revenue jumps 11%, margin slips slightly to 7.1%

Lufthansa Technik reported an 11% increase in first half revenue to €4.4…
  • August 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Some carriers may start using the Suez route again. That sounds like…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
When the Cargo Stops Moving: Why Customs Brokers Need a Business Continuity Plan

When the Cargo Stops Moving: Why Customs Brokers Need a Business Continuity Plan

Global trade in 2026 no longer moves on predictable rails. Tariff volatility,…
  • August 4, 2026
  • 2 minute read
It Takes More than Logistics

It Takes More than Logistics

The Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal is home to one of the first…
  • July 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

There is a need for a more efficient way to export more…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 6 minute read
Drewry's World Container Index rebounds as transpacific rates rise

Drewry’s World Container Index rebounds as transpacific rates rise

The Drewry World Container Index rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
FAST Logistics, Chiongbian Group tap JNEC for renewable power

FAST Logistics, Chiongbian Group tap JNEC for renewable power

FAST Logistics Group and Chiongbian Group have selected Jin Navitas Electric Corp.…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

BOC pushes for optimized export of containers from Manila port

There is a need for a more efficient way to export more…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 6 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
Philippine GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2

Philippine GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2

The Philippine economy grew 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, slowing…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

BOC eyes August approval of JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now consolidating all comments submitted by…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 6 minute read
Drewry's World Container Index rebounds as transpacific rates rise

Drewry’s World Container Index rebounds as transpacific rates rise

The Drewry World Container Index rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
FAST Logistics, Chiongbian Group tap JNEC for renewable power

FAST Logistics, Chiongbian Group tap JNEC for renewable power

FAST Logistics Group and Chiongbian Group have selected Jin Navitas Electric Corp.…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Philippine GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2

Philippine GDP growth slows to 2.3% in Q2

The Philippine economy grew 2.3% in the second quarter of 2026, slowing…
  • August 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Lufthansa Technik PH breaks ground on Clark facility

Lufthansa Technik PH breaks ground on Clark facility

Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the joint venture between MacroAsia Corporation and Lufthansa Technik,…
  • August 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read