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Cebu Pacific eyes $500M in fresh capital

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) will raise US$500 million in additional…
  • October 8, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Chelsea Logistics forecasts recovery starting mid-2021

Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. (CLC) expects to start recovering from…
  • October 8, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PEZA chief fights to keep tax incentives of exporters

The head of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) renewed her call…
  • October 8, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Joint BOC-PCG patrol ramps up vessel inspections

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) boarded…
  • October 8, 2020
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70% of travelers plan to fly internationally within 6 months—survey

A survey of global travelers found that overall fears about catching COVID-19…
  • October 7, 2020
  • 3 minute read

PortCalls October 7, 2020 issue

Our latest issue PortCalls (October 7, 2020). Stories include: PPA eyes arrastre…
  • October 7, 2020
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PAL to let go 2,500 staff as losses mount

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will lay off this year around 2,500 workers, or…
  • October 7, 2020
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COVID-19 fuels drive to upskill logistics workforce—DHL trend report

Future proofing the logistics workforce is the next big challenge as COVID-19…
  • October 7, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Wanted: 1,500 construction workers for NLEX connector road project

Tollways company NLEX Corp. is hiring more than 1,500 technical and skilled…
  • October 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PH manufacturing output, sales declines soften in Aug

The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded slower decline rates in both volume and…
  • October 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read
Customs
PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
NBI, BOC vow intensified anti-smuggling crackdown after P3B cigarette seizures

NBI, BOC vow intensified anti-smuggling crackdown after P3B cigarette seizures

The Bureau of Customs and the National Bureau of Investigation vowed to…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
IMO stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz, calls for conflict de-escalation

IMO stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz, calls for conflict de-escalation

The International Maritime Organization Council reaffirmed the importance of protecting freedom of…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

Camiguin’s first Light Craft Landing Station and a new Port Operations Building…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Aviation
Fuel surcharge drops another level for July 16-31

Fuel surcharge drops another level for July 16-31

The Civil Aeronautics Board lowered by a level the passenger and cargo…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

After a decade of delays, Paircargo pushes to build new NAIA cargo terminal

People’s Air Cargo and Warehousing Co. is pushing to finally start the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates names Al Zarooni as Philippines country manager

Emirates appointed Khalid Al Zarooni as its new country manager for the…
  • July 9, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…
  • July 1, 2026
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As Frictionless As Possible

As Frictionless As Possible

Unfortunately, I am not getting any thinner. Yes, I know the answer…
  • June 29, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

New Camiguin light craft landing station strengthens logistics, tourism links

Camiguin’s first Light Craft Landing Station and a new Port Operations Building…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 minute read
3PL
DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

The Department of Health signed an agreement with University Research Co., and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

FAST Logistics exec pushes cold storage near farms to cut food losses

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security by…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
  • July 10, 2026
  • 4 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, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Marcos approves 2 Luzon ecozone expansions, Robinsons Dumaguete IT Park

Marcos approves 2 ecozone expansions, Robinsons Dumaguete IT Park

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued three proclamations expanding two special economic zones…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
IMO stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz, calls for conflict de-escalation

IMO stresses freedom of navigation in Hormuz, calls for conflict de-escalation

The International Maritime Organization Council reaffirmed the importance of protecting freedom of…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

BOC-Batangas posts P23B June revenue, exceeds midyear target

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas collected P23.15 billion in June and…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read