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PortCalls September 21, 2020 issue

Our latest issue PortCalls (September 21, 2020). Stories include: EU wants PH…
  • September 21, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Keep ships moving, ports open, trade flowing: UN agencies to gov’ts

Eight United Nations (UN) organizations are calling on governments to facilitate trade…
  • September 21, 2020
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5G to transform logistics operations 5 ways—report

The eventual widespread deployment and adoption of 5G technology will change the…
  • September 20, 2020
  • 3 minute read

PPA to introduce contact tracing app at ports

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will soon roll out nationwide a free…
  • September 19, 2020
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Duterte extends state of calamity until Sept 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the declaration of state of calamity over…
  • September 19, 2020
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Box ship calls rebound in Q3—UNCTAD finds

Port calls by container ships rebounded in many parts of the world…
  • September 19, 2020
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DHL Express prices to rise 4.9% on average from Jan 1

The prices of DHL Express will go up starting January 1, 2021,…
  • September 19, 2020
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PPA tests online vessel booking, payment system at Ro-ro ports

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) conducted on Sept. 18 a test run…
  • September 18, 2020
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Physical distance reduction in public transport on hold

Implementation of the reduced physical distancing requirement among riders of public transportation…
  • September 18, 2020
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BOC NAIA confiscates P6.5M luxe goods in balikbayan box

A balikbayan box containing luxury goods in commercial quantity worth an estimated…
  • September 18, 2020
  • 1 minute read
Customs
BOC seizes ₱841M in counterfeit goods at Valenzuela warehouse

BOC seizes ₱841M in counterfeit goods at Valenzuela warehouse

Bureau of Customs agents confiscated an estimated P841 million in imitation perfumes…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Japanese firms pledge $3.4B fresh investments during Marcos visit

Japanese firms pledge $3.4B fresh investments during Marcos visit

Japanese corporations committed to put in $3.4 billion in fresh investments to…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Asia drives air, ocean freight growth amid volatile global trade

Asia drives air, ocean freight growth amid volatile global trade

Asia has proven to be a steady engine of growth in the…
  • May 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
Harbor Star Shipping profit improves to P40M in Q1 2026

Harbor Star Shipping profit improves to P40M in Q1 2026

Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. posted a profit of P39.94 million in…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Lorenzo Shipping contains net loss to P98.6M in Q1 2026

Lorenzo Shipping contains net loss to P98.6M in Q1 2026

Lorenzo Shipping Corp. recorded a net loss of P98.64 million in the…
  • May 28, 2026
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MARINA launches 2-week fare subsidy program in 11 routes

MARINA launches 2-week fare subsidy program in 11 routes

The Maritime Industry Authority on May 25 officially rolled out its subsidy…
  • May 27, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo rates drop further in June 1-15

Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo rates drop further on June 1-15

The Civil Aeronautics Board lowered further the level of passenger and cargo…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Domestic cargo up 7.7% in Q1 with Cebu Pacific still in the lead

Domestic cargo up 7.7% in Q1 with Cebu Pacific still in the lead

Domestic airlines flew 78.112 million kilograms of air cargo in the first…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cathay Cargo orders 2 more Airbus A350F freighters

Cathay Cargo orders 2 more Airbus A350F freighters

Cathay Cargo ordered two more Airbus A350F freighters, lifting its total order…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

New Rules, Old Gaps: What CAO 01-2026 Got Right — and Missed

The Bureau of Customs’ issuance of Customs Administrative Order No. 01-2026, which…
  • May 19, 2026
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In Defense of the Humanities

In Defense of the Humanities

Whenever I find myself in a conversation about artificial intelligence, I get…
  • May 18, 2026
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Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

Undervaluation Is No Longer a Shortcut. It’s a System Trigger.

What happened Bureau of Customs Philippines is not just “checking more.” They…
  • May 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
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BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
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BOC-POM: reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

BOC-POM reminds stakeholders: release cargoes, re-export empties on time

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila reminded importers, shipping lines, and other…
  • May 25, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Domestic cargo up 7.7% in Q1 with Cebu Pacific still in the lead

Domestic cargo up 7.7% in Q1 with Cebu Pacific still in the lead

Domestic airlines flew 78.112 million kilograms of air cargo in the first…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import boxes at South Harbor face transfer in 7 days

Overstaying import containers at the Manila South Harbor face transfer to designated…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

BOC eyes e-AWB rollout within 2026

The Bureau of Customs is looking to roll out the electronic airway…
  • May 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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
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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
MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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Economy
2 railway projects in Luzon generate 31,000 jobs

2 railway projects in Luzon generate 31,000 jobs

Construction of the North-South Commuter Railway and the Metro Manila Subway Project…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo rates drop further in June 1-15

Fuel surcharge for passenger, cargo rates drop further on June 1-15

The Civil Aeronautics Board lowered further the level of passenger and cargo…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Domestic cargo up 7.7% in Q1 with Cebu Pacific still in the lead

Domestic cargo up 7.7% in Q1 with Cebu Pacific still in the lead

Domestic airlines flew 78.112 million kilograms of air cargo in the first…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
2 railway projects in Luzon generate 31,000 jobs

2 railway projects in Luzon generate 31,000 jobs

Construction of the North-South Commuter Railway and the Metro Manila Subway Project…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC seizes ₱841M in counterfeit goods at Valenzuela warehouse

BOC seizes ₱841M in counterfeit goods at Valenzuela warehouse

Bureau of Customs agents confiscated an estimated P841 million in imitation perfumes…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Japanese firms pledge $3.4B fresh investments during Marcos visit

Japanese firms pledge $3.4B fresh investments during Marcos visit

Japanese corporations committed to put in $3.4 billion in fresh investments to…
  • May 28, 2026
  • 3 minute read