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PH manufacturing rebounds in Feb on solid output, new orders growth

The Philippine manufacturing sector returned to growth in February This is its…
  • March 1, 2022
  • 2 minute read

High freight rates blamed on box shipping network dysfunction

Head haul freight rates remain high despite some slowing after surging more…
  • February 24, 2022
  • 3 minute read

Supply chains look beyond China in ‘profound’ sector structure shift

Political intrusion in China and disruption due to quarantines are making supply…
  • February 16, 2022
  • 4 minute read

Global box volume to grow this year despite ongoing risks: Maersk

Maersk puts its global container volume growth in 2021 at 7.8%, reflecting…
  • February 2, 2022
  • 3 minute read

ARTA eyes online booking for Matnog port to lick congestion

Online booking pushed to solve congestion at Matnog Port in Sorsogon “Enterprising…
  • January 30, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Asia trumps US, Europe in box turnaround speed, study finds

Containers spent an average of five days at depots in China in 2021 compared…
  • January 12, 2022
  • 2 minute read

Supply chain issues that look set to continue into 2022

Many of these problems have been evident since the third or fourth…
  • January 4, 2022
  • 5 minute read

California ports see 37% decline in dwelling cargo, delay fines anew

Long Beach, Los Angeles will continue to monitor progress in cargo flow…
  • December 8, 2021
  • 2 minute read

Surcharges on Asian exports still widespread amid steady demand—Platts

Premium fees for Asian export cargoes commonplace amid empty container shortage On…
  • December 6, 2021
  • 2 minute read

UN warns of elevated prices in 2022 amid sustained high freight rates

UNCTAD sees global consumer prices rising significantly in the year ahead amid…
  • November 19, 2021
  • 3 minute read
Customs
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read
DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

The Department of Transportation, through the Civil Aeronautics Board, has asked local…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after strong quake

Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after earthquake

Full operations at Cebu International Port resumed October 1 late morning following…
  • October 1, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What's Necessary in the Medium-Term

What’s Necessary in The Medium-Term

Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Manual Operations Are Draining Philippine Forwarders’ Profits

Why Outdated Processes Hold Back Growth — And How to Change That…
  • September 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
A Series of Marathons

A Series of Marathons

It’s only been a couple of months since the first stirrings of…
  • September 22, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read

FAST Logistics urges APEC for ‘big brother’ role in sustainable trade

FAST Logistics Group called on APEC economies to support small and medium…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Asia’s fresh fruit trade continues to thrive, with a projected compound annual…
  • August 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR (jtmargroup.com) is a global leader in maritime consulting, combining decades of…
  • July 31, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read