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Fuel marking program yields P126.5B in first year

The Philippine government collected P126.51 billion in duties and taxes in the…
  • September 8, 2020
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PortCalls September 7, 2020 issue

Our  latest issue of PortCalls (Sept 7, 2020). Stories include: PPA imposes new…
  • September 8, 2020
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NAIA Customs nabs marijuana parcel, arrests claimant

A shipment of high-grade marijuana weighing 500 grams and worth P808,000 was…
  • September 8, 2020
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House clears franchise for San Miguel Bulacan airport

The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading a bill…
  • September 8, 2020
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BOC creates Port Control Office to identify high-risk shipments

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is establishing the Port Control Office (PCO)…
  • September 7, 2020
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Singapore revises crew change rules, opens facilitation center

From September 1, Singapore is implementing revised crew change requirements and setting…
  • September 7, 2020
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Airports to see 5.6B passenger decline in 2020: ACI

The airport industry is anticipating a 59.6% reduction in passenger volume in…
  • September 7, 2020
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CMA CGM net income jumps to $136M in Q2

CMA CGM improved its profitability in the second quarter of 2020 despite…
  • September 6, 2020
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BOC issues procedures for improved cargo selectivity system

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released a new order prescribing operational…
  • September 4, 2020
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Cargo flights set for Mindanao shippers of high-value crops

Some Mindanao shippers are now able to transport by air high-value crops…
  • September 4, 2020
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Customs
BOC-Clark seizes P8.4M ketamine hidden in rabbit figurine

BOC-Clark seizes P8.4M ketamine hidden in rabbit figurine

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement…
  • August 12, 2026
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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
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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
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Maritime

IMO chief condemns deadly attack on cargo ship ship off Yemen, demands release of held seafarers

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemns projectile attack on cargo ship…
  • August 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

Philippine ports saw higher cargo and container traffic in the first half…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Gov’t temporarily reduces tax on vessels transporting petroleum products

Gov’t temporarily cuts tax on vessels transporting petroleum products

The government is reducing until December 2026 the impost on owners and…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Fuel surcharge for Aug 16-31 drops one level

Fuel surcharge for Aug 16-31 drops one level

The Civil Aeronautics Board downgraded the level of passenger and cargo fuel…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
MacroAsia H1 net income drops 29.7% due to higher costs

MacroAsia H1 net income drops 29.7% due to higher costs

MacroAsia Corporation reported a consolidated net income of P546.5 million in the…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
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
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Opinion

Fears, Anxieties, and Valid Concerns

There’s this development over the last few months that I didn’t think…
  • August 10, 2026
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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
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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
PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

Philippine ports saw higher cargo and container traffic in the first half…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal boosts cabotage connectivity with Norcoast service

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal enhances domestic shipping connectivity

Rio Brasil Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s operation in the Port…
  • August 11, 2026
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy
PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

PH ports handle 3.2% more cargo in first half 2026

Philippine ports saw higher cargo and container traffic in the first half…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Fuel surcharge for Aug 16-31 drops one level

Fuel surcharge for Aug 16-31 drops one level

The Civil Aeronautics Board downgraded the level of passenger and cargo fuel…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BCDA breaks ground on P172-M Luisita Interchange expansion

BCDA breaks ground on P172-M Luisita Interchange expansion

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority, together with the Provincial Government of…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases

IMO chief condemns deadly attack on cargo ship ship off Yemen, demands release of held seafarers

International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemns projectile attack on cargo ship…
  • August 13, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC-Clark seizes P8.4M ketamine hidden in rabbit figurine

BOC-Clark seizes P8.4M ketamine hidden in rabbit figurine

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark, together with the Philippine Drug Enforcement…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BCDA breaks ground on P172-M Luisita Interchange expansion

BCDA breaks ground on P172-M Luisita Interchange expansion

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority, together with the Provincial Government of…
  • August 12, 2026
  • 2 minute read