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PH manufacturing volume, value contractions deepen in Oct

The Philippine manufacturing sector declined 11.3% in volume and 14.2% in value…
  • December 4, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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BOC-NAIA seizes 28 kilos of rare agarwood worth P2.4M

  Bureau of Customs intercepted in Pasay City three packages containing 28…
  • December 3, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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Industry expert pushes multimodal transport in ASEAN for cost savings

Multimodal transportation offers reduced costs, saves time and improves shipment monitoring during transit…
  • December 3, 2020
  • 3 minute read
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PH, Indonesia to ink Halal trade deal

The Philippines and Indonesia are set to sign a memorandum of understanding…
  • December 3, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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Bellyhold shortage hampers Asia’s air cargo market recovery

Regional carriers transported 13% less cargo in October year-on-year even as global…
  • December 3, 2020
  • 2 minute read

The Hidden Costs of Using Legacy Freight Forwarding Systems

In recent years, the logistics and freight forwarding industry has confronted tremendous…
  • December 3, 2020
  • 3 minute read
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New Subic facility boosts Pilipinas Shell’s northern supply chain

Pilipinas Shell opened a new import facility in Subic, Zambales to strengthen…
  • December 3, 2020
  • 2 minute read

BOC November collection surpasses target by 5.85%

Bureau of Customs revenues reached P44.691 billion in November, 5.85% higher than…
  • December 1, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Flexible airport slot rules urged to aid air transport recovery

The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB) called on regulators to temporarily adopt…
  • December 1, 2020
  • 3 minute read

ASEAN launches customs transit system for simplified goods movement

Launched on Nov 30, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) is an…
  • December 1, 2020
  • 3 minute read
Customs
PH bans livestock imports from 7 nations over FMD

PH bans livestock imports from 7 nations over FMD

The Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC sets up office focused on balikbayan box issues, policies

BOC sets up office focused on balikbayan box concerns, policies

The Bureau of Customs is establishing a centralized office that will oversee…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Maritime
PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime accords

PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime conventions

The Philippines is creating technical working groups to lead in the push…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New Lite Ferry Twenty vessel enhances Batangas-Caticlan sea link

New Lite Ferry Twenty vessel enhances Batangas-Caticlan sea link

M/V Lite Ferry Twenty entered service on the Batangas City-Caticlan route, strengthening…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 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
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
Opinion

Fears, Anxieties, and Valid Concerns

There’s this development over the last few months that I didn’t think…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
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
Ports/Terminals
New Lite Ferry Twenty vessel enhances Batangas-Caticlan sea link

New Lite Ferry Twenty vessel enhances Batangas-Caticlan sea link

M/V Lite Ferry Twenty entered service on the Batangas City-Caticlan route, strengthening…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read

8 shipping groups oppose Strait of Hormuz tolls

Eight global shipping groups oppose compulsory tolls in Strait of Hormuz Charges…
  • August 8, 2026
  • 1 minute read
3PL
BOC sets up office focused on balikbayan box issues, policies

BOC sets up office focused on balikbayan box concerns, policies

The Bureau of Customs is establishing a centralized office that will oversee…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Global air and ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

Global air, ocean freight demand stays strong with Asia exports – DHL

The global air and ocean freight markets continued to see strong demand,…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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
PH bans livestock imports from 7 nations over FMD

PH bans livestock imports from 7 nations over FMD

The Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH manufacturing value, volume grow faster in June 2026

PH manufacturing value, volume grow faster in June 2026

The country’s manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in June 2026, led by…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 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
Press Releases
PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime accords

PH creates TWGs to lead in push for priority maritime conventions

The Philippines is creating technical working groups to lead in the push…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH bans livestock imports from 7 nations over FMD

PH bans livestock imports from 7 nations over FMD

The Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on the importation of…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
New CALAX Subsection 3 toll rates take effect Aug 9

New CALAX Subsection 3 toll rates take effect Aug 9

Toll collection on the newly opened Cavite-Laguna Expressway Subsection 3 started on…
  • August 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read