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BOC issues abandonment procedures during ECQ

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has put in place procedures for abandonment…
  • April 22, 2020
  • 3 minute read

PH exporters to EU have until June 30 to apply for GSP+ privileges

The Department of Trade and Industry Export Marketing Bureau (DTI EMB) urged…
  • April 21, 2020
  • 3 minute read

IATF IDs still honored at checkpoints

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)…
  • April 21, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Key points: BOC Live Updates

Key points from the Bureau of Customs’ 13th live online update on…
  • April 21, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Pier 15 COVID-19 facility to open on April 21

The Manila South Harbor facility that will serve as temporary quarantine area…
  • April 20, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Transport agency extends rental holiday to airport concessionaires

Airport authorities will extend implementation of rental holidays until end-April and deferment…
  • April 20, 2020
  • 1 minute read

PortCalls April 20, 2020 issue

The latest issue of PortCalls (April 20, 2020). For further updates, visit…
  • April 20, 2020
  • 1 minute read

MICT operations back to normal

Operational levels at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) have returned to…
  • April 20, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Clamor grows for waiver of port fees, extended free storage

Cargo industry stakeholders are seeking port concessions, including suspension of demurrage payment,…
  • April 20, 2020
  • 5 minute read

IATF approves NEDA proposals to address supply chain woes

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)…
  • April 20, 2020
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Air and ocean freight markets are seeing tight capacity, congestion at major…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
US delegation scouts Subic freeport for LEC-aligned trade, investments

US delegation scouts Subic freeport for LEC-aligned trade, investments

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority is seeking to attract more US investments…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH lifts ban on livestock, meat from Hungary

PH lifts ban on livestock, meat from Hungary

The Department of Agriculture lifted its temporary ban on the importation of…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Air and ocean freight markets are seeing tight capacity, congestion at major…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PwC Philippines bags consultancy contract for Poro Point Seaport modernization project

PwC Philippines bags consultancy contract for Poro Point Seaport modernization project

The Public Private Partnership Center of the Philippines awarded PwC Philippines (Isla…
  • July 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization eyed for signing by Aug

JAO on local shipping charges, yard utilization eyed for signing by Aug

The proposed joint administrative order that seeks to address port congestion, high…
  • July 15, 2026
  • 6 minute read
Aviation
Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Air and ocean freight markets are seeing tight capacity, congestion at major…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Delta Airlines to fly Manila-Los Angeles nonstop by March 2027

Delta Airlines to fly Manila-Los Angeles nonstop by March 2027

Delta Air Lines is introducing nonstop flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
International airfreight forwarders handle 11.4% more cargo in Q1 2026

International airfreight forwarders in PH handle 11.4% more cargo in Q1 2026; Nippon keeps lead

Cargo handled by international airfreight forwarders in the Philippines reached 84.505 million…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs work is moving earlier. For many lanes, it no longer starts…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO's Evolving Draft

From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO’s Evolving Draft

A necessary caveat first: the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Yard Utilization…
  • July 14, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…
  • July 13, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Air and ocean freight markets are seeing tight capacity, congestion at major…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
APECO eyes PPP scheme for ports, rail, road links to LEC

APECO eyes PPP scheme for ports, rail, road links to Luzon Economic Corridor

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is moving to plug…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI probes alleged irregularities involving Manila port transaction

ATI probes alleged irregularities involving Manila port transaction

Asian Terminals launched an investigation into alleged irregularities at the Port of…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Rhenus expands warehousing footprint in the Philippines

Rhenus expands warehousing footprint in the Philippines

Rhenus Philippines is expanding its warehousing footprint with a new facility in…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Peak season starts early for freight markets with strong demand—DHL

Air and ocean freight markets are seeing tight capacity, congestion at major…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PMTLAI officers, directors for 2026-2028 take oath, set action plan

PMTLAI officers, directors for 2026-2028 take oath, set action plan

The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc.’s new officers and Board…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 3 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
APECO eyes PPP scheme for ports, rail, road links to LEC

APECO eyes PPP scheme for ports, rail, road links to Luzon Economic Corridor

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is moving to plug…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
US delegation scouts Subic freeport for LEC-aligned trade, investments

US delegation scouts Subic freeport for LEC-aligned trade, investments

The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority is seeking to attract more US investments…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
International airfreight forwarders handle 11.4% more cargo in Q1 2026

International airfreight forwarders in PH handle 11.4% more cargo in Q1 2026; Nippon keeps lead

Cargo handled by international airfreight forwarders in the Philippines reached 84.505 million…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Rhenus expands warehousing footprint in the Philippines

Rhenus expands warehousing footprint in the Philippines

Rhenus Philippines is expanding its warehousing footprint with a new facility in…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ATI probes alleged irregularities involving Manila port transaction

ATI probes alleged irregularities involving Manila port transaction

Asian Terminals launched an investigation into alleged irregularities at the Port of…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Delta Airlines to fly Manila-Los Angeles nonstop by March 2027

Delta Airlines to fly Manila-Los Angeles nonstop by March 2027

Delta Air Lines is introducing nonstop flights between Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International…
  • July 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read