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Business as usual at Cebu ports amid tighter security checks

Cebu port services, both for passengers and cargoes, will not be disrupted…
  • March 16, 2020
  • 3 minute read

BOC on 4-day workweek, PPA Manila PMOs fully operational during quarantine

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is implementing a four-day work week, while…
  • March 16, 2020
  • 2 minute read

For shipping, no demand boost to come from US-China Phase One deal—BIMCO

The shipping industry is unlikely to get a spike in demand from…
  • March 16, 2020
  • 3 minute read

PPA orders Manila port operators to issue cargo truck permit

Manila port terminal operators will issue, on behalf of the Philippine Ports…
  • March 15, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Trucks require permits during community quarantine

Cargo trucks servicing areas outside Metro Manila must secure a permit from…
  • March 14, 2020
  • 3 minute read

We Need Assurance

A lot has happened in two weeks.   When we last met,…
  • March 14, 2020
  • 4 minute read
Amit Maheshwari

Using Technology to Prevent Revenue Leakages

When you plan or consider upgrading your software how much consideration do…
  • March 14, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Sea transport suspension only for passengers, not cargoes: MARINA

Domestic cargo sea transportation will continue under the Metro Manila community quarantine…
  • March 14, 2020
  • 3 minute read
MMDA meeting on curfew

Month-long Metro Manila curfew starts March 15

Metro Manila mayors unanimously approved a resolution to impose a curfew in…
  • March 14, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Jan-Feb air cargo down 2.7% but Feb alone shows some unexpected growth, WorldACD finds

Combined January-February 2020 worldwide air cargo fell by 2.7% as the impact…
  • March 14, 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