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Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August 2026 with volumes up…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BCDA, Tarlac gov't consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

BCDA, Tarlac gov’t consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Tarlac provincial government recently…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DOTr champions rail transport, citing decarbonization by at least 50%

DOTr champions rail transport, citing decarbonization by at least 50%

Rail transit can reduce the Philippines’ carbon dioxide emissions by at least…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 4 minute read
FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group opens new PH warehouse with Envision Energy as first client

FLS Group Philippines started operations at its new 7,000-square-meter multi-user warehouse in…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

PAL’s pet in-cabin program now welcomes small cats

Philippine Airlines now allows small cats to travel with their fur parent…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Flash Express marks 5 years of e-commerce logistics service in PH

Flash Express builds e-commerce logistics platform in PH

Flash Express Philippines marks its fifth year in the country as it…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls September 7, 2026

Our latest issue (September 7, 2026). Stories include: International air cargo, mail…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

BOC Subic kush haul reaches P366.65M

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Subic uncovered 109 more packages of kush…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 1 minute read
TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

TCLC’s Mitra Bhum marks maiden call at Batangas port

Mitra Bhum call strengthens Batangas’ links to key Asian trade hubs Asian…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, CFO partner for balikbayan box support program for OFWs

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Maritime
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DoTr seeks consultant for unified transport monitoring & evaluation system

DoTr seeks consultant for P51.37M unified transport monitoring system

The Department of Transportation seeks a consultant for the design and development…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August 2026 with volumes up…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
DoTr seeks consultant for unified transport monitoring & evaluation system

DoTr seeks consultant for P51.37M unified transport monitoring system

The Department of Transportation seeks a consultant for the design and development…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Reenergized

Reenergized

The plan was to announce the biggest event in our organization’s annual…
  • September 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The Empty Container Rule Could Change Who Pays

The truck reaches the nominated container yard before the confirmed return time.…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker's New Imperative

From Gatekeeper to Strategic Advisor: The Customs Broker’s New Imperative

Over the past eighteen months, the ground beneath international trade has shifted…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec allows MCT to impose 4.4% fuel surcharge for Sept 8-14

Phividec Industrial Authority has authorized Mindanao Container Terminal to impose a fuel…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
BOC, CFO partner for balikbayan box support program for OFWs

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air freight rates stay high as demand rises 6% in Aug – Xeneta

Global air cargo demand remained strong in August 2026 with volumes up…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Sponsored
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
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
Economy
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can't Move Until the Rules Do

Pax Silica and the Luzon Economic Corridor: Why Cargo Can’t Move Until the Rules Do

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 3-Part PortCalls series on…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 5 minute read
BCDA, Tarlac gov't consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

BCDA, Tarlac gov’t consult stakeholders on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority and the Tarlac provincial government recently…
  • September 7, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes hit record 17.3M TEUs in July – CTS

Global container volumes reached a record 17.3 million TEUs in July 2026,…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, CFO partner for balikbayan box support program for OFWs

BOC, CFO sign pact to help OFWs safeguard balikbayan boxes

The Bureau of Customs and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas signed an…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Congestion at Asian ports drive global cargo vessel delays

Major ports in Asia have been experiencing congestion, driving significant delays for…
  • September 8, 2026
  • 2 minute read