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PPA opens Manila COVID testing lab for seafarers

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) on October 5 formally commissioned a molecular…
  • October 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Bataan Freeport to enhance trade services via automated systems

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is working on…
  • October 6, 2020
  • 3 minute read

BOC zips past Sept target by 33%

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has surpassed its monthly revenue collection target…
  • October 5, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Global sea forwarding market down 7.6% in H1

The global sea freight forwarding market saw a 7.6% contraction in the…
  • October 5, 2020
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Port users’ group complains to SPO over foreign carriers’ charges

The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. (PUCP) recently filed a…
  • October 5, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Global air freight forwarding falls 15.3% in H1

The worldwide air freight forwarding market contracted by 15.3% in the first…
  • October 5, 2020
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PortCalls October 5, 2020 issue

Our latest issue PortCalls (October 5, 2020). Stories include: Shippers, port users…
  • October 5, 2020
  • 1 minute read

VN port operator accelerates digital transformation amid pandemic

Vietnam port operator Saigon Newport Corporation (SNP) continues to accelerate the digital…
  • October 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PPA eyes arrastre rates, other charges on empties, OOG cargoes

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is proposing to prescribe arrastre rates on…
  • October 3, 2020
  • 4 minute read

Global freight forwarding market to contract 10.2% this year

The global freight forwarding market will shrink by 10.2% in 2020 year-on-year,…
  • October 3, 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