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Hello, Korea: PH exports first shipment of okra

The Philippines sent its first shipment of fresh okra (lady’s fingers) to…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls June 7, 2021

Our latest issue (PortCalls; June 7 2021). Stories include: ICTSI takes over…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 1 minute read

ASEAN, EU conclude landmark air transport deal

The ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA), the first region-to-region aviation…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read

A Supply Chain Angle on Vaccine Hesitancy

Can vaccine hesitancy be explained and explored through the lens of supply…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Let Data Be the Decision-Maker in Your Freight Business

Better service, optimized processes, and a strong topline are what all businesses…
  • June 7, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Container volumes break more records; demand still rising

Volumes in the first quarter reached a record 42.9 million TEUs High…
  • June 5, 2021
  • 3 minute read

BOC to install new goods declaration verification system in E2M this month

The Bureau of Customs will soon replace the Goods Declaration Verification System…
  • June 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read

ICTSI takes over Manila Harbour Center Port facilities

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) on June 4 took over Manila…
  • June 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read

P48.4M expanded terminal building at Kalibo airport opened

Kalibo International Airport’s expanded passenger terminal building (PTB) was inaugurated on June…
  • June 4, 2021
  • 2 minute read

AirAsia to launch cargo service for agrifood products

AirAsia’s new Teleport service eyes transport of Mindanao agricultural goods to local…
  • June 4, 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
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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 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