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CPA eyes revised rules on Cebu harbor pilot accreditation

The Cebu Port Authority is proposing to revise its harbor pilots accreditation…
  • June 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PAL losses balloon by 616% to P73B in 2020

Philippine Airlines’ total comprehensive loss of P73 billion in 2020 was 616%…
  • June 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

LA, Long Beach ports break pre-COVID records for 11 straight months

Practically all ports in the US are under growing pressure to handle…
  • June 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Trade facilitation body to boost MSMEs’ global competitiveness

The newly formed Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee will enable MSMEs to broaden…
  • June 17, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC files criminal complaints against 2 firms

Ben Zachary Agricultural Trading is being charged for alleged unlawful importation of…
  • June 16, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Chinese port suspends frozen food imports from 11 countries

Zhanjiang Port in Guangdong has suspended imports of frozen food from 11…
  • June 16, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls June 16, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 16 2021). Stories include: PPA enforces new…
  • June 16, 2021
  • 1 minute read

PH extends ban on travelers from India, 6 other countries until June 30

The Philippines extended its travel restrictions on India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,…
  • June 15, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PPA enforces new rules on mandatory weighing of export cargo

Philippine Ports Authority Administrative Order No. 02-2021 provides revised guidelines on mandatory…
  • June 15, 2021
  • 7 minute read

BIR imposes 12% VAT on indirect exports, certain transactions with 0% VAT

Indirect exports and sale of services previously taxed at zero rate now…
  • June 15, 2021
  • 3 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
Montenegro Shipping bans EVs, hybrids after deadly Palawan ferry fire

Montenegro Shipping bans EVs, hybrids after deadly Palawan ferry fire

Montenegro Shipping Lines bans all electric and hybrid electric vehicles from boarding…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MOL Enterprise opens Manila branch for drybulk operations

MOL Enterprise opens Manila branch for drybulk operations

MOL Enterprise (Philippines) Inc. inaugurated a new Manila Branch Office for its…
  • 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
Aviation
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council OKs North-South railway, Cebu airport concession changes

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 a 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
  • 3 minute read
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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 OKs North-South railway, Cebu airport concession changes

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 a 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. since…
  • 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
  • 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
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 OKs North-South railway, Cebu airport concession changes

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 OKs North-South railway, Cebu airport concession changes

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