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Supplies, raw materials for medical products exempt from import duties

Imports of critical equipment, supplies and raw materials needed to produce medical…
  • April 7, 2020
  • 3 minute read

One Stop Shop allows online application for COVID-19 critical goods

Philippine importers seeking to import critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus…
  • April 7, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Port congestion back with yard utilization at over 90%

Manila ports’ yard utilization has again shot up to over 90%, prompting…
  • April 7, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls April 6, 2020 issue

The latest issue of PortCalls is here. For more updates, go to…
  • April 6, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Changi Airport to suspend Terminal 2 operations from May

Singapore Changi Airport will be suspending operations at Terminal 2 (T2) for…
  • April 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read
Rapidpass

RapidPass ID offers easy checkpoint access for ECQ frontliners

The RapidPass, an online identification system to ease frontliners’ and essential workers’…
  • April 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read

ICAO to gov’ts: be flexible with validity of aviation certifications to ensure safe operations

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is urging governments to be flexible…
  • April 6, 2020
  • 2 minute read

COVID-19 crisis is aviation’s ‘darkest hour’—IATA  

Global passenger demand in February 2020 fell 14.1% compared to February 2019,…
  • April 6, 2020
  • 3 minute read

BOC-MICP operations almost back to normal

Operations of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) have…
  • April 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read

Cargo clearance may be accomplished in 24 hours, says BOC

Assuming all import documents are in order, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)…
  • April 5, 2020
  • 2 minute read
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
  • 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
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
  • 4 minute read
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
  • 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
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
  • 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
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
  • 2 minute read
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
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
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
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
  • 3 minute read
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
  • 2 minute read