Kuehne + Nagel’s sea freight profit grows but airfreight earnings fall

Swiss-based Kuehne + Nagel posted improved results in the first nine months of 2019 as its sea freight and overland units continued their momentum…

Unioil in Bataan becomes second facility to conduct fuel marking

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) led the initial marking of fuel at UniOil Terminal Depot in Mariveles, Bataan, the second facility to go through…

UPS registers strong earnings growth in 3Q

United Parcel Service (UPS) said it delivered “solid performance” in the third quarter, with its earnings per share (EPS) up double-digits, which the U.S.…

DHL allots $146M for Incheon gateway expansion as e-commerce grows

DHL Express plans to make a multi-million dollar investment that will see its existing gateway in South Korea expand into the company’s largest gateway…

BOC authorizes 30% hike in rates of CBWs in NAIA

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has approved a 30% increase in rates for service, storage, and other charges on imported goods or merchandise stored…

BOC unveils new rules on operation of CBWs

New Bureau of Customs (BOC) guidelines on the establishment, operation, supervision, and control of customs bonded warehouses (CBWs) are out. Customs Administrative Order (CAO)…

BOC regulations on transit of goods established

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued rules on transit of goods in customs territories. Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 15-2019 covers the movement…

BOC sets new transshipment rules effective early Nov

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued guidelines on the movement, transfer and clearance of transshipment goods effective early November. Customs Administrative Order (CAO)…

Skyway management suspends window hours for Manila-bound trucks using SLEX, STAR Tollway

The order implementing window hours for Manila-bound trucks from South Luzon that will traverse the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Southern Tagalog Arterial Road…

Window hours for trucks going to Manila using SLEX, STAR Tollway

Starting October 14, window hours will be implemented for trucks coming from South Luzon that will traverse the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Southern…

PPA requires customs brokers to submit request for accreditation exemption

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is requiring customs brokers to file a request for exemption from PPA’s new accreditation requirement so they can continue…

Yusen Logistics PH opens new Mindanao office in Davao City

Freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Philippines has officially opened its new office in Davao City as part of its local expansion plans. The new office,…

DP DHL investing EUR2B to accelerate digital transformation

Logistics service giant Deutsche Post DHL Group (DP DHL) has confirmed its group EBIT guidance of more than EUR5 billion for 2020 as it…

New UPS drone airline makes first delivery flight

United Parcel Service’s (UPS) new subsidiary UPS Flight Forward Inc. has launched its first revenue-generating drone delivery flight after becoming the first fully certified…

Shipping lines, truckers not exempt from PPA accreditation

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) maintains truckers and shipping lines operating within ports require accreditation to continue providing port services. PPA general manager Atty.…

PPA rules: Licensed customs brokers exempt from accreditation

Licensed customs brokers no longer need to secure accreditation from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) under certain circumstances. The PPA Board of Directors in…

PMTLAI to pilot test online payment facility with shipping lines

The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc. (PMTLAI) will conduct a trial run in October for eCargolink, an online payment facility that enables…

PH pharma largely untapped by cold chain logistics providers

The pharmaceutical and medical devices industry in the Philippines grew 7% last year and is seen to grow by the same percentage this year,…

BOC’s new alert order monitoring system now operational

Beginning September 30, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) began implementing its Alert Order Monitoring System (AOMS), the web application for recording and monitoring alert…