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The Bureau of Customs’ July 2025 collection overshot its target by 1.3% The agency took in P85.459 billion in July against its P84.365-billion target This marks the highest monthly collection …

Transport projects took up most of the Philippines’ official development assistance financing in 2024 Active ODA projects grew 6% to $39.6 billion in 2024 from $37.3 billion in 2023 New …

Construction of the Luzon International Container Terminal, International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s new terminal in Bauan, Batangas, will commence in September The facility’s first phase is eyed for completion by …

Total air cargo demand in terms of cargo ton kilometers for June, this year, rose 0.8% compared to June 2024 Capacity measured in available cargo ton kilometers, meanwhile, rose by …

Clark International Airport Corp.’s new investments more than doubled to over P1.193 billion in the first seven months of the year from the same period last year CIAC said since …

A House bill has been filed which seeks to strengthen government oversight on international shipping line charges Bagong Henerasyon Partylist representative Roberto Nazal Jr. has filed House Bill No. 1338 …

The Bureau of Customs seized three containers loaded with misdeclared vape products and other regulated goods worth P40.5 million at the Manila International Container Port Hold orders for the shipments …

The Philippines lifted its temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and related products—including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen—originating from Australia Following thorough assessment, the …

Philippine Airlines reported a 48% year-on-year increase in net income to $60 million in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by higher passenger volumes and marking the carrier’s 15th …

A bill seeking to expand Cebu Port Authority’s jurisdiction to include Central and Eastern Visayas has been filed in the House of Representatives House Bill No. 335 aims to amend …

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The Philippines and Israel outlined key areas of future economic cooperation, with focus on agriculture, innovation, start-ups, cybersecurity, and trade and investment promotion The focus areas were part of the …

The Philippine Ports Authority ordered the temporary suspension of port operations in areas covered by the tsunami alert issued by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology All PPA port …

The Philippines’ trade deficit dropped 8.8% in June 2025 as imports recovered while exports continued to record growth Total external trade in June amounted to $18 billion, up 16.3% from …

A legislative agenda pushed by the business community was conspicuously absent from President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address delivered on July 28 The SONA, however, mentioned …

The Bureau of Customs reinforced its “No Take” policy, which strictly prohibits bribery and unlawful monetary transactions, as part of the bureau’s anti-corruption efforts Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno issued a …

Cargoes handled by Cebu ports grew 4.1% to 37.703 million metric tons in the first half of 2025, driven by higher domestic traffic, according to preliminary data from the Cebu …

TecPlata S.A. launched a regular service connecting the Port of La Plata to the Port of Montevideo in Uruguay TecPlata introduced the 3S Shuttle Service Solution in partnership with Independencia …

I Squared Capital plans to add an additional $1 billion investment in the Philippines’ energy, transport, and digital infrastructure The Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment …

Construction of the Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge will begin before the year ends, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said during his fourth State of the Nation Address on July 28 The 32-kilometer …

The Maritime Industry Authority reported an 8% increase in the number of operating ships in the domestic trade in the first half of the year For the first half of …

The Philippines’ overall performance in the latest United Nations Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation report continued to improve, with the country scoring 91.40% in 2025 from 86.02% …

Poro Point Management Corp. cut government share on cargo-hauling services at San Fernando International Seaport to $8 per truck trip from the previous $10 The adjustment took effect on July …

As I write this, Manila and most parts of Luzon have been inundated with rains for pretty much a week straight – and with two typhoons inside the Philippine Area …

The Maritime Industry Authority reinstated the requirement for insurance covering liabilities from any maritime-related accident This is after the agency lifted the suspension of an order requiring such insurance There …

In the midst of rapid digital adoption across Southeast Asia, logistics companies are modernizing operations and embracing smarter ways of working. In the Philippines—a nation marked by unique geographic challenges …

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority approved 100% more investments in the first seven months of the year to P90.96 billion from P45.48 billion year-on-year The 150 newly-approved and expanding projects …

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry acknowledges as positive, although not a game-changer, the reduction to 19% from 20% of the tariff rate on Philippine exports to the United …

US investor Global Infrastructure Partners is eyeing a 40% stake in Aboitiz InfraCapital The deal is expected to be one of the most significant foreign equity investments in Philippine infrastructure …

The Bureau of Customs relieved nine personnel linked to a reported extortion incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last month The incident is the subject of an investigation by …

Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its 100th aircraft, a brand-new Airbus A330neo The 459-seater aircraft, which arrived in Manila from Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, France on July 18, is …

The Samal Island–Davao City connector bridge is 40% complete The P19 billion SIDC Bridge is designed as a four-lane, toll-free extradosed bridge spanning 4.76 kilometers, directly linking the northeastern part …

Ripples cast by US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on China and the rest of the world are further shaking the already turbulent waters of ocean container shipping with no …

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority hopes to bid out this year or early next the shore power connection facility for ships calling at Subic port The goal is to have the …

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. increased its ownership in Inhaúma Fundo De Investimento Imobiliário – FII, which has rights over a marine property in Rio de Janeiro Through wholly owned …

Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc. launched the world’s first methanol dual-fueled Kamsarmax bulk carrier at its slipway in Cebu on July 17 The vessel is scheduled to embark on its …

The United States slightly downgraded to 19% the tariff rate on Philippine exports to the US Select US exports to the Philippines will have zero tariff The 19% tariff rate …

Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc. has launched the newest addition to its fleet, the MV Santa Juliana The MV Santa Juliana is a brand-new roll-on/roll-off passenger vessel with a length overall …

The Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority and Freeport is seeking parties to pre-qualify and bid for the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the P14.823-billion San Ramon Newport …

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry is championing legislative measures on logistics and trade facilitation, among others PCCI called on President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. to endorse 20 measures in …

New CEOs of DHL companies have been announced The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Post AG appointed Hendrik Venter as chief executive officer of DHL Supply Chain, replacing Oscar de Bok …

The Bureau of Customs will extend the validity of importers’ accreditation to three years from one year To implement the extension, BOC will amend Customs Administrative Order No. 07-2022, which …

Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s second parallel runway was officially opened on July 18, according to the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority The new runway welcomed its maiden flights with the arrival of …

Airfares may be higher in August with the Civil Aeronautics Board increasing the level of fuel surcharge that airlines may impose on passengers and cargoes for the period CAB has …

The Customs Amnesty bill and bill seeking to separate the Philippine Ports Authority’s regulatory and commercial functions are among eight priority measures being pushed by the Philippine Exporters Confederation in …

The United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. has elected its new officers and Board of Trustees for 2025 to 2027, led by Ma. Flordeliza Leong as president Leong replaces …

The Bureau of Customs seized 110.24 kilos of methamphetamine hydrochloride (shabu) with an estimated value of P749.63 million concealed in balikbayan boxes at the Manila International Container Port After 100% …

The Bureau of Customs is advancing a multi-pronged approach aimed to eliminate agricultural smuggling, including full automation of customs processes and the proposed implementation of a pre-shipment survey mechanism To …

The Department of Agriculture suspended the issuance of sanitary and phytosanitary import clearance for imports of certain mackerel and torpedo scad species The move follows allegations that some importers have …

Royal Air Philippines launched its new Airbus A321F freighter that will soon operate between Clark International Airport and Nanning, China Regular cargo flights for the CRK-Nanning-CRK route will officially commence …