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PH manufacturing downtrend slows in June

The Philippine manufacturing sector registered a drop in June 2020 although at…
  • August 6, 2020
  • 3 minute read

BOC completes return of dumped waste back to Korea

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Cagayan De Oro has exported back to…
  • August 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Rise in new export orders not enough to boost shipping—BIMCO

New export orders from China rose in July, but the expansion is…
  • August 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read

BOC July collection exceeds target by 5%

Bureau of Customs (BOC) revenues hit P50.072 billion in July, surpassing its…
  • August 5, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Pay customs fees online, BOC urges stakeholders

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) is asking stakeholders…
  • August 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls August 5, 2020 issue

Our  latest issue of PortCalls (August 5, 2020). Stories include: NCR, 4…
  • August 5, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Gov’t earns P92B from fuel marking program

The Philippine government took in P91.7 billion in import duties from its…
  • August 4, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Balikbayan box yields luxury bags, accessories worth P15M

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) seized a…
  • August 4, 2020
  • 1 minute read

DOTr eyes activation of 32 vehicle inspection centers this month

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Land Transportation Office (LTO) are looking…
  • August 4, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Avail of e-CO to enjoy preferential tariffs, BOC advises exporters

Philippine exporters intending to sell goods within the Association of Southeast Asian…
  • August 4, 2020
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC files charges vs importer, own personnel over misdeclared agri goods

BOC files charges vs importer, own personnel over misdeclared agri goods

The Bureau of Customs filed six criminal complaints against an importer, customs…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
EU, PH agree on FTA; deal up for legislative approval

EU, PH agree on terms of free trade agreement

The European Union and the Philippines have agreed on the terms of…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New EU e-commerce, customs rules take effect Nov 1

New EU e-commerce, customs rules take effect Nov 1

Parcels bound for delivery within the European Union that were bought from…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Maritime
GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

Professional services firm GHD appointed Jemmalene Rubiano as director for transport &…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry tech for adoption

PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions for adoption

A maritime delegation from the Philippines, representing both public and private sectors,…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

The Philippine Ports Authority and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed a five-year…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Cathay Cargo up 8.6%, passengers hit record in August

Cathay Cargo up 8.6%, passengers hit record in August

Cathay Cargo flew 151,904 tonnes of cargo in August, an 8.6% increase…
  • September 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
ED Council approves changes to North-South railway, Mactan-Cebu airport concession

ED Council OKs North-South railway, Cebu airport concession changes

The Economy and Development Council approved changes to the parameters of the…
  • September 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What’s the Problem?

What’s the Problem?

In the lead-up to the 2026 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference we asked…
  • September 21, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

Customs Efficiency Is Your Gateway to Green Logistics

A shipping manager asked me recently: “Why care about supply chain carbon?”…
  • September 15, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

The Philippine Ports Authority and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed a five-year…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
National Maritime Week spotlights sector’s role in economy, communities

National Maritime Week spotlights sector’s role in economy, communities

 The Maritime Industry Authority, Philippine Coast Guard, and Philippine Ports Authority join…
  • September 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
3PL
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
New EU e-commerce, customs rules take effect Nov 1

New EU e-commerce, customs rules take effect Nov 1

Parcels bound for delivery within the European Union that were bought from…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Charting Aznar Shipping’s course: Inside Kyle Alexander Aznar’s IPO playbook

Aznar Shipping president and CEO Kyle Alexander Aznar treats market volatility as…
  • September 19, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Sponsored
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
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
Economy
PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo, Teleport partner to boost PH e-commerce logistics

PAL Cargo and Teleport Network are combining forces to build what they…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PH trade deficit hits $31.4B in 1H, highest six-month record

PH trade deficit hits $31.4B in 1H, highest six-month record

The country recorded its highest six-month external merchandise trade as well as…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
EU, PH agree on FTA; deal up for legislative approval

EU, PH agree on terms of free trade agreement

The European Union and the Philippines have agreed on the terms of…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

GHD appoints Rubiano as Transport & Water director in Philippines

Professional services firm GHD appointed Jemmalene Rubiano as director for transport &…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry tech for adoption

PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions for adoption

A maritime delegation from the Philippines, representing both public and private sectors,…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

PPA, Antwerp-Bruges group ink 5-year pact on port modernization

The Philippine Ports Authority and Port of Antwerp-Bruges International signed a five-year…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 2 minute read