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Key points: BOC April 17 Live Updates

Key points from the Bureau of Customs PH‘s live updates on April 17…
  • April 17, 2020
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NEDA’s Pernia resigns; Chua appointed acting secretary

President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted Socioeconomic Planning Secretary and National Economic and…
  • April 17, 2020
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Cathay Pacific passenger demand sinks 90%, cargo down 35.6% in March

The Cathay Pacific group carried 90% fewer passengers in March and 52%…
  • April 17, 2020
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Roller coaster ride for airlines in March beyond compare—WorldACD

March is “a month like no other in aviation history” as the…
  • April 16, 2020
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BOC pushes waiver of storage, demurrage charges

The Bureau of Customs PH is strongly recommending the waiver of storage and demurrage…
  • April 15, 2020
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PPA income drops 25% in Q1

The Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) net income in the first quarter of…
  • April 15, 2020
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PortCalls April 15, 2020 issue

The latest (April 15, 2020) issue of PortCalls. For other updates, visit…
  • April 15, 2020
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Asian airlines increase cargo services as demand holds up despite COVID-19

While worldwide demand for air travel has spectacularly fallen, demand for air…
  • April 15, 2020
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Lines to waive demurrage if DO not issued within 24 hours of payment of charges

Foreign shipping lines calling the Philippines may not charge demurrage if they…
  • April 14, 2020
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A Seat At the Table

Personally, I don’t like the term “Imperial Manila”. It’s not because, as…
  • April 14, 2020
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Customs
Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups are cheering the newly concluded Philippines-EU free trade agreement, echoing…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC files charges vs importer, own personnel over misdeclared agri goods

BOC files charges vs importer, staff over misdeclared agri goods

The Bureau of Customs filed six criminal complaints against an importer, customs…
  • September 22, 2026
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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
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Maritime
PIL appoints Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, to succeed Kastrup

PIL names Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, up for CEO role in 2027

Singapore-based container shipping line Pacific International Lines appointed Wan Chee Foong as…
  • September 23, 2026
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PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions for adoption

PH maritime reps explore Norwegian e-ferry solutions

A maritime delegation from the Philippines, representing both public and private sectors,…
  • September 22, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
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Ports/Terminals
ICTSI secures $1-B loan from BDO with 10-year term

ICTSI secures $1B loan from BDO with 10-year term

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. signed a US$1 billion term loan facility…
  • September 23, 2026
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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
3PL

PH beauty brand Enchanté taps Ninja Van for fulfillment solutions

Filipino beauty brand newcomer Enchanté partners with Ninja Van Philippines to enhance…
  • September 23, 2026
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2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO Forwarding opened its first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao at…
  • September 23, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Economy
Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups cheer PH-EU free trade agreement

Business groups are cheering the newly concluded Philippines-EU free trade agreement, echoing…
  • September 22, 2026
  • 3 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
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
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Press Releases
2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO opens first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao

2GO Forwarding opened its first SM Mall Logistics service in Mindanao at…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PIL appoints Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, to succeed Kastrup

PIL names Wan Chee Foong deputy CEO, up for CEO role in 2027

Singapore-based container shipping line Pacific International Lines appointed Wan Chee Foong as…
  • September 23, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PEZA, Clean Air Asia to study fleet electrification, EV rollout to start in Mactan

PEZA, Clean Air Asia to study fleet electrification, EV rollout to start in Mactan

Feasibility study will assess technical, operational, financial, and institutional viability of shifting…
  • September 23, 2026
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