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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

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
  • 2 minute read

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
  • 2 minute read

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
Customs
DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the expansion of local enoki mushroom…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC head office moving soon to One Pacific by the Bay

BOC to temporarily relocate head office to Pasay

The Bureau of Customs will temporarily relocate its head office to the…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on BOC-led regulatory framework

PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on shipping line charges

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the immediate…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

Rio Brasil Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in the Port…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on BOC-led regulatory framework

PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on shipping line charges

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the immediate…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes increased 5.2% year on year to 98.4 million TEUs…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Cebu Pacific expanding flights to China, Japan, Vietnam in Q4

Cebu Pacific expanding flights to China, Japan, Vietnam in Q4

Cebu Pacific is ramping up its international connectivity in the fourth quarter…
  • August 11, 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
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
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
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

Rio Brasil Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in the Port…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on BOC-led regulatory framework

PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on shipping line charges

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the immediate…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 4 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
3PL
Astron Appliances partners with Ninja Van to streamline e‑commerce logistics

Astron Appliances partners with Ninja Van to streamline e‑commerce logistics

Astron Appliances partnered with Ninja Van to support its expanding e-commerce operations,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain Philippines is expanding its services to Century Pacific Food,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
AyalaLand Logistics’ H1 net income drops 89% to P11M

AyalaLand Logistics’ H1 net income drops 89% to P11M

AyalaLand Logistics Holdings Corp. registered a net income of P11 million in…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 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
DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the expansion of local enoki mushroom…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on BOC-led regulatory framework

PCCI calls for immediate signing of joint order on shipping line charges

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the immediate…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes rise 5.2% in H1 2026 – CTS report

Global container volumes increased 5.2% year on year to 98.4 million TEUs…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

DA backs local enoki production to cut imports

The Department of Agriculture is supporting the expansion of local enoki mushroom…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

Rio Brasil Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in the Port…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain supports Century Pacific expansion in North Point

DHL Supply Chain Philippines is expanding its services to Century Pacific Food,…
  • August 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read