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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 21, 2026Philippines Issues Port Congestion Order Ahead of Holiday Surge
Philippine port authorities are preparing a congestion order as holiday cargo volumes increase. This regulatory response indicates anticipated bottlenecks at key Philippine ports during peak seasonal
Traders Union#philippines-ports#port-congestion#holiday-cargo
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactOct 5, 2026Manila Port Strike Over Empty Container Backlog Halts Bookings
A labor dispute at the Port of Manila has escalated into a three-day trucking strike, with customs brokers and hauliers expected to halt work voluntarily. The strike stems from a year-long standoff re
The Loadstar#port-strike#empty-container-crisis#manila-logistics
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 11, 2026PCCI Demands Urgent Port Policy Reform to Address Hidden Logistics Charges
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has escalated concerns over undisclosed and hidden charges within the country's logistics and port operations, demanding immediate policy interve
politiko.com.ph#philippines-ports#hidden-charges#logistics-costs