Cebu, Davao business leaders highlight trade facilitation gaps in the regions
Enhanced ease of doing business and lower regulatory costs are the top recommendations of Cebu and Davao traders to improve trade facilitation and boost…
Technology investments to power LBC on road to its digital evolution
LBC Express, Inc. is investing heavily in technology as it embarks on a three-year digital transformation program to further automate its process and respond…
PH truckers given ultimatum to comply with anti-overloading law by 2019
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said it expects truckers to upgrade their trucks and to finally comply with the anti-overloading law…
Lorenzo Shipping predicts 10% volume growth amid robust FMCG demand, ongoing infra development
Domestic carrier Lorenzo Shipping Corporation (LSC) is eyeing higher volumes this year as it is optimistic about the positive effect on shipping of the…
TIEZA partners with INS to automate import permit processing
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has tapped electronic commerce solutions and networking service provider InterCommerce Network Services, Inc. (INS) to automate…
Freight forwarding looking strong in the next 5 years, says report
The freight forwarding market grew 8.0% in real terms in 2017, buoyed by a resurgent global economy, particularly a significant international trade growth, according…
Freight forwarding’s future to increasingly rely on technology—report
The fundamentals of forwarding remain unchanged, but its short-term future will be characterized by the introduction of technologies that unlock value and enhance capability,…
Global freight forwarding logs largest growth since 2010
The global freight forwarding market posted its biggest growth in seven years in 2017 even as the industry’s traditional players are embracing technology to…
Transport industry stalwarts gather for Visayas, Mindanao shipping conferences on Aug 2-3
Shipping and customs stakeholders are set to convene at the 2nd Visayas Shipping Conference 2018 and 3rd Mindanao Shipping Conference 2018 to discuss trade…
Royal Cargo inaugurates P2B mega cold chain facility in Bulacan
Royal Cargo, Inc. recently inaugurated its P2-billion cargo facility in Plaridel, Bulacan, by far the end-to-end solutions provider’s largest and most modern distribution hub…
UPS enhances services in Thailand with longer pick-up cutoff, shorter transit times
United Parcel Service (UPS) has announced additional service improvements in Thailand to better serve in the automotive and high-tech businesses, two sectors earmarked as…
LBC rides digital trend with 2 new e-commerce services
LBC Express has launched two new services aimed at addressing the growing market trend of online shopping and e-commerce in the Philippines. LBC recently…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has issued an updated roster of harbor pilots servicing 22 ports in the country. PPA assistant general manager for…
Harbor Star to raise tug assist rates at MICT by 20%
Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc.’s (HSSSI) application for a 20% increase in tug assist rates at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has been…
PCC oks Chelsea acquisition of KGLI, but voids Trans-Asia takeover
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has cleared Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp’s (CLHC) acquisition of KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc., which controls the 2Go Group, Inc., but…
PH truckers reissue call to extend moratorium on anti-overloading law
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is asking the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to once again extend the…
LBC Express forks out $4.6M for 4 cargo and remittance firms
Philippine courier and cargo, money remittance, and logistics services provider LBC Express Holdings, Inc. (LEHI) is buying four cargo and remittance companies in Australia,…
PH trucking groups threaten to stage strike this month over empties’ return
THE Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) is planning to hold a strike this month to highlight its protest over unresolved issues…
