The Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations is calling for a coherent freight mobility framework This can be achieved via a comprehensive review of national and local policies, the …
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The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) officially released its Practical Guide to the Electronic FIATA Multimodal Bill of Lading (eFBL) on April 1 The eFBL serves as a …
The Maritime Industry Authority officially implemented a new policy that simplifies licensing requirements and broadens career opportunities for domestic seafarers The reform introduces a 10-year license ID card to replace …
The Philippine Ports Authority’s P1 roll-on/roll-off terminal fee for vehicles handling agricultural shipments takes effect on April 10 The reduction of RRTF to just P1 covers Type 3 and 4 …
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines is moving forward with the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel, which can reduce aviation carbon emissions by 65% to 80% while blending safely …
The Maritime Industry Authority reminded ship operators that no passenger should be allowed to board without a valid and duly-issued passenger ticket MARINA Advisory No. 2026-16 also reiterated to all …
2GO has signed a formal partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard extending sea travel discounts and logistics benefits to thousands of active and retired coast guards and their families PCG …
TVS Supply Chain Solutions appointed Geoff Choo as managing director for Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines Appointment covers Global Forwarding Solutions business across Southeast Asia Choo to be based in …
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Proclamation No. 1206 approving the expansion of the First Philippine Industrial Park II Special Economic Zone in Sto. Tomas City, Batangas Expansion covers four parcels …
CMA CGM’s revamped JP8 service, which started in March, marks the first regular international shipping connection between the Philippines and Sendai in Japan in eight years With this revamp, Sendai …
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected over P239 billion in the first three months of 2026 BOC also exceeded its first quarter target collection of P236.06 billion by 1.3%, and …
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I don’t mean to sound pessimistic or anything, but realistically, efforts to address the issues raised across our supply chains in light of the conflict in the Middle East, and …
The Department of Agriculture is considering locating a bio-safe examination facility at Subic Bay Freeport Zone to ensure the security of agriculture, fisheries, and fertilizer supply chains against risks of …
The Philippine Ports Authority is temporarily easing accreditation and permit requirements for bunkering services in light of constraints in fuel supply owing to the Middle East conflict The move under …
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The Philippine Ports Authority will issue holdover authority to cargo-handling operators, passenger terminal building operators, and roll-on/roll-off service providers with contracts or HOA that have expired or are due to …
The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority will bid out the passenger terminal building and air traffic control tower of Casiguran Airport in the second quarter of 2026 Casiguran …
The Strait of Hormuz remains “practically closed,” disrupting a critical share of global oil and gas flows, according to a new rapid assessment by the UN Trade and Development Sharp …
The International Civil Aviation Organization adopted a sweeping new set of environmental standards that will force the next generation of aircraft, including the anticipated return of supersonic jets, to be …
Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% year-on-year in February 2026, outpacing capacity growth and signaling continued strength in international trade flows, according to the International Air Transport Association Capacity grew …
Sixty-six members of the World Trade Organization accounting for approximately 70% of global trade adopted an interim pathway to bring into force the WTO Agreement on Electronic Commerce The e-commerce …
The Philippine manufacturing sector posted a relatively muted performance in March 2026, weighed on by the conflict in the Middle East The manufacturing sector’s headline PMI ticked down to a …
The Bureau of Customs completed the negotiated sale of two seized Bugatti Chiron units valued at a combined P205 million A blue 2017 Bugatti Chiron and red 2019 Bugatti Chiron …
The Bureau of Customs collected P84.426 billion in revenues for March, surpassing its P83.237-billion target for the month by 1.4% The latest collection is also 5.1% higher than the P80.359 …
By Charlie Villaseñor, CISCP, CPSM CSCP, CLTD, Chairman of the Procurement and Supply Institute of Asia (PASIA) and PASIA Shared Services As the conflict enters Day 32 (March 31, 2026), …
The Cebu Port Authority is providing discounts and suspending collection of port charges for two months in response to rising fuel prices Effective April 18, CPA will implement a 40% …
The Philippine government will initiate diplomatic talks with Iran to help ensure the safe passage of fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Malacañang President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. …
The country’s domestic trade reached 60.19 million tons amounting to P3.34 trillion in 2025, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority Of the total, 31.89 million tons or 53% were traded …
Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation officially activated its comprehensive “Biyaheng Arangkada” program, shifting its entire expressway network into high gear to handle the anticipated surge of travelers this Holy Week MPTC …
International air cargo demand in Asia Pacific showed solid growth in February 2026 buoyed by continued strength in e-commerce and demand for intermediate goods, based on preliminary figures from the …
Bureau of Customs-NAIA seized P38.7 million worth of shabu from inbound parcels in March 2026 A total of 5,691 grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride intercepted through flagged x-ray scans Seizures stemmed …
Philippine Airlines secured a Ba2 Corporate Family Rating with stable outlook from Moody’s Rating PAL’s Ba2 rating sits just three notches below the Philippine sovereign credit grade The rating provides …
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank approved International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s US$300-million loan to fund upgrade and expansion plans of the port operator’s brownfield terminals in the Philippines The loan …
The Philippine Exporters Confederation welcomed Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno’s announcement that exporters will be exempt from the implementation of the Electronic Tracking of Containerized Cargo (E-TRACC) System The announcement was …
DOTr assures readiness of transport hubs for Holy Week travel surge Philippine Ports Authority predicts 2.46 million sea passengers from March 29 to April 5, representing a 1.70% rise from …
Philippine Airlines posted a 6.1% year-on-year increase in net income to $160.4 million in 2025 Revenues reached $3.22 billion in 2025, up 3% from $3.13 billion in 2024, supported by …
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The Maritime Industry Authority is allowing domestic shipping operators to raise their passenger and freight rates by a maximum 30% The ruling contained in MARINA Advisory No. 2026-15 provides supplemental …
The Bureau of Customs is looking to develop a comprehensive strategy to address port congestion, incorporating both operational and policy interventions BOC is reviewing container monitoring systems such as the …
What happened Manila’s main gateways are tightening up. As of early March 2026, yard utilization at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has hit 84.45%. Manila South Harbor is close …
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The country’s trade deficit widened for the first time in February 2026 after seven months of consecutive declines as imports recorded double-digit growth during the period The balance of trade …
NAIA Expressway westbound off-ramp inaugurated on March 26, providing a critical new artery to NAIA Terminal 3. The 320-meter elevated ramp is designed to shave 15 to 25 minutes off …
Bidding for the proposed Customs Processing System is eyed in July 2026 and contract awarding in February 2027 The contract execution is scheduled for the fifth week of March 2027, …
Bureau of Customs is implementing emergency preferential handling for petroleum imports to ensure the country’s fuel supply remains uninterrupted Amid a worsening global energy crunch, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) …
The Philippine Stock Exchange approved Asian Terminals’ petition to voluntarily delist from the local bourse ATI shares will be removed from the PSE registry effective April 3, 2026 Maharlika Investment …
The Philippine Exporters Confederation is seeking temporary relief measures targeted at high fuel and logistics costs The association is urging government to implement targeted support for exporters to complement its …
The Office of the President officially confirmed the arrival of approximately 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil, marking a significant shift in the country’s energy procurement strategy as it grapples …
The Maritime Industry Authority has issued rules for the mandatory use of online ticketing systems by inter-island passenger ships MARINA Memorandum Circular No. DS-2026-01 institutionalizes the use of shipping online …
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