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PortCalls A news and events provider for logistics professionals. Official partner of the Bureau of Customs for continuing customs education.

Accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission as Continuing Professional Development provider for customs brokers. PortCalls is read by cargo transport service providers, logistics/distribution managers, exporters, importers, and manufacturers. To supplement information contained in the publication, PortCalls regularly produces special reports and supplements. Other products aimed at the sh

ipping and transport industry are books and manuals such as the annual Philippine Cargo Transport Directory, and a CD compilation of Philippine Customs laws and regulations (Customs e-Library). PortCalls also organizes trade events, including the annual PortCalls Cargo Economics conference. The conference brings together economic and trade experts, and owners and managers of transportation and logistics companies in a discussion of key trade issues and how these impact the transport business.

Baltic Container Terminal recently received two new quay cranes expected to boost the Port of Gdynia’s capabilities and ...
02/06/2026

Baltic Container Terminal recently received two new quay cranes expected to boost the Port of Gdynia’s capabilities and competitiveness. The new QCs expand the fleet to eight.

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FAST Logistics Group is accelerating plans to deploy solar power across its nationwide network as part of a broader st...
02/06/2026

FAST Logistics Group is accelerating plans to deploy solar power across its nationwide network as part of a broader strategy to build a low-carbon, energy-resilient system and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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The Philippine sector returned to growth territory in May 2026 supported by renewed growth in output and new orders, a...
02/06/2026

The Philippine sector returned to growth territory in May 2026 supported by renewed growth in output and new orders, according to the latest S&P Global purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey data.

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The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines commended the Bureau of Customs PH's extension of importers accreditatio...
02/06/2026

The Port Users Confederation of the Philippines commended the Bureau of Customs PH's extension of importers accreditation and customs brokers’ registration from one year to three years, saying the policy addresses “long-standing industry challenges related to document duplication, red tape, and unnecessary administrative delays.”

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The Department of Finance, DILG Philippines and DTI Philippines, issued a joint circular that clarifies rules on local ...
02/06/2026

The Department of Finance, DILG Philippines and DTI Philippines, issued a joint circular that clarifies rules on local for Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs) to further improve ease of doing business.

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01-2026 (Guidelines on the Imposition of Local Taxes, Fees, and Charges on RBEs Availing of Tax Incentives Under Republic Act No. 12066) aims to standardize application of local taxes on RBEs nationwide.

The JMC addresses ambiguities arising from varying interpretations and implementation of the CREATE and CREATE MORE Acts, particularly for transitioning RBEs.

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Philippine merchandise rose 6.3% year-on-year to US$7.21 billion in April 2026, extending the country’s growth streak ...
01/06/2026

Philippine merchandise rose 6.3% year-on-year to US$7.21 billion in April 2026, extending the country’s growth streak to 16 consecutive months and underscoring the resilience of export demand amid evolving global trade conditions

Cumulative exports from January through April reached $29.93 billion, compared with $26.93 billion in the same period of 2025, the highest four-month export haul recorded in more than four years.

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Philippine Statistics Authority

Enforcement teams discovered 6,088 bags of small yellow onions from Holland, 1,080 bags of big yellow onions from China,...
01/06/2026

Enforcement teams discovered 6,088 bags of small yellow onions from Holland, 1,080 bags of big yellow onions from China, 3,780 bags of big red onions from China, and 12,350 bags of garlic from China.

Bureau of Customs PH

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Philippine Airlines took delivery of a second Airbus A350-1000 on May 29 as part of its continuing fleet modernization p...
01/06/2026

Philippine Airlines took delivery of a second Airbus A350-1000 on May 29 as part of its continuing fleet modernization program. This follows the delivery in December 2025 of the airline's first of nine ordered A350-1000.

PAL remains the first and only carrier in Southeast Asia to operate the Airbus A350-1000.

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NAIA

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) received the 2026 The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Air Carg...
01/06/2026

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) received the 2026 The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) Air Cargo Sustainability Award in the corporate category for its initiative to replace single-use plastics in freight operations.

The award recognizes the company’s project, “Redefining Cargo Packaging Through Circular Materials,” which involves the development of aviation-grade polyethylene plastic sheets made from 100% post-consumer recycled content.

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The country’s trade deficit surged 49.8% in April 2026, the highest deficit since August 2022, as imports posted a doubl...
01/06/2026

The country’s trade deficit surged 49.8% in April 2026, the highest deficit since August 2022, as imports posted a double-digit increment while export growth softened during the period amid evolving global conditions, according to preliminary data from the Philippine Statistics Authority.

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