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DA allocates P500M for Pantao Port upgrade into agri hub

DA allocates P500M for Pantao Port upgrade into agri hub

The Department of Agriculture has earmarked P500 million for the expansion of…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express Vietnam is looking to open a facility at the new…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read

PortCalls March 18, 2026

Our latest issue (March 18, 2026). Stories include: Cargo trucks to raise…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Cebu Pacific receives 1st of 4 new A320neo expected in 2026

Cebu Pacific receives 1st of 4 new A320neo expected in 2026

Cebu Pacific recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, its first new…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CAB raises fuel surcharge to Level 8 after months at Level 4

Higher airfares loom with leap in fuel surcharges

Airfares from April 1-15 may be higher after the Civil Aeronautics Board…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Land transport fares rise by up to 19% with fuel price increases

PUV fares rise

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board approved fare hikes across nearly…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC issues guidelines on e-CP System for vehicle imports

BOC issues guidelines on e-certificate of payment for vehicle imports

The Bureau of Customs has released  guidelines for the recently-launched Electronic Certificate…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Deadline for submission of technical proposals for consultancy services of the Poro…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Structural works on the second and third 42.5-meter segments of NorthPort’s Pier…
  • March 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
GCC Lane Crisis

GCC Lane Crisis: The $800 ‘End of Voyage’ Reality

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to major commercial traffic following…
  • March 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC setting up permanent trade facilitation office

BOC setting up Large Importers Office to oversee trade facilitation programs

The Bureau of Customs is setting up a dedicated office to support…
  • March 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH-EU free trade talks advance on multiple fronts in 5th round

PH-EU free trade talks advance on multiple fronts in 5th round

The Philippines and the European Union concluded the fifth round of free…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Toyota, Shell, Mitsubishi lead BOC-Batangas' 2025 top importers

Toyota, Shell, Mitsubishi lead BOC-Batangas’ 2025 top importers

Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas recently recognized the top 10 importers for…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Deadline for submission of technical proposals for consultancy services of the Poro…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Structural works on the second and third 42.5-meter segments of NorthPort’s Pier…
  • March 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global container trade starts 2026 strong with 4% rise in Jan

Global container trade starts 2026 strong with 4% rise in Jan

Global container trade reached 16.03 million TEUs in January 2026, up 4%…
  • March 16, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express Vietnam is looking to open a facility at the new…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cebu Pacific receives 1st of 4 new A320neo expected in 2026

Cebu Pacific receives 1st of 4 new A320neo expected in 2026

Cebu Pacific recently took delivery of an Airbus A320neo, its first new…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CAB raises fuel surcharge to Level 8 after months at Level 4

Higher airfares loom with leap in fuel surcharges

Airfares from April 1-15 may be higher after the Civil Aeronautics Board…
  • March 17, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
GCC Lane Crisis

GCC Lane Crisis: The $800 ‘End of Voyage’ Reality

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to major commercial traffic following…
  • March 16, 2026
  • 2 minute read

Global Disruptions, Local Interventions

As we once again find ourselves asking “what’s next?” I see at…
  • March 9, 2026
  • 4 minute read
The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

The Red Sea Return — Speed vs. Surcharge

Major shipping lines, including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, are actively shifting vessels back…
  • February 28, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Maharlika fund completes ATI share acquisition

Maharlika fund completes ATI share acquisition

Maharlika Investment Corporation finalized its acquisition of a minority stake in Asian…
  • March 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Toyota, Shell, Mitsubishi lead BOC-Batangas' 2025 top importers

Toyota, Shell, Mitsubishi lead BOC-Batangas’ 2025 top importers

Bureau of Customs-Port of Batangas recently recognized the top 10 importers for…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DA allocates P500M for Pantao Port upgrade into agri hub

DA allocates P500M for Pantao Port upgrade into agri hub

The Department of Agriculture has earmarked P500 million for the expansion of…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
FAST Logistics pushes co-loading in FMCG sector to cut fuel demand

FAST Logistics pushes co-loading in FMCG sector to cut fuel demand

FAST Logistics is pushing manufacturers and retailers of fast-moving consumer goods to…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express eyes facility at Vietnam’s new LTH airport

DHL Express Vietnam is looking to open a facility at the new…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aboitiz, House of Investments finalize TARI Estate joint venture

Aboitiz, House of Investments finalize TARI Estate joint venture

Aboitiz Economic Estates and House of Investments finalized a joint venture for…
  • March 13, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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
MSC SS Rice News Convention 2025

MSC Brings Rice Logistics Experts to SS Rice News Convention 2025

Date: 12-14 November 2025 ⏰Time: 09:00–18:00 (GMT+7) Venue: Pattaya Exhibition and Convention…
  • November 4, 2025
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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
Economy
Maharlika fund completes ATI share acquisition

Maharlika fund completes ATI share acquisition

Maharlika Investment Corporation finalized its acquisition of a minority stake in Asian…
  • March 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DOH proposes supply chain bureau to improve healthcare delivery

DOH proposes supply chain bureau to improve healthcare delivery

The Department of Health is proposing to establish a new bureau to…
  • March 19, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PUV fare hike suspended

PUV fare hike suspended

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered the Department of Transportation to suspend the…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Maharlika fund completes ATI share acquisition

Maharlika fund completes ATI share acquisition

Maharlika Investment Corporation finalized its acquisition of a minority stake in Asian…
  • March 19, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PUV fare hike suspended

PUV fare hike suspended

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. ordered the Department of Transportation to suspend the…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PH-EU free trade talks advance on multiple fronts in 5th round

PH-EU free trade talks advance on multiple fronts in 5th round

The Philippines and the European Union concluded the fifth round of free…
  • March 18, 2026
  • 2 minute read