IATA issues latest rules on dangerous goods transport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 57th edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which covers changes that will take effect…
DHL Express to adopt 4.9% hike in PH for time-definite international products
DHL Express has announced its annual general average price increase, effective January 1, 2016. In the Philippines, the average price increase will be 4.9%.…
3 new trends transforming express parcels industry, report finds
Modern forces are reshaping the landscape of the express parcels market, requiring from industry players innovation and creativity in order to adjust to rising…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the incorporation of Harbor Star Subic Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of listed marine services provider Harbor…
The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) is expected to be approved on second reading this week at the Lower House, according to Representative…
Low PH cargo volumes may temper effect of truck ban
Philippine cargo industry stakeholders have mixed views whether the re-imposed Metro Manila truck ban, which began on Sept 15, will trigger another massive congestion…
Harbor Star to launch Subic operations before yearend
Listed Philippine company Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) will invest US$4 million to $5 million to establish a wholly owned subsidiary at the…
Imran Shaikh is now the new head of logistics company DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) Philippines, Inc. Shaikh was appointed country manager of DGF Philippines…
One-year freeze on PH anti-overloading law in effect
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally extended for one year the moratorium on implementation of the anti-overloading policy covering certain…
BOC affirms xray inspection for balikbayan boxes under revised rules
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued revised rules on balikbayan box shipments, subjecting them to mandatory x-ray scanning instead of arbitrary physical inspection.…
Zero apprehensions so far for overloaded trucks in PH
The advisory further extending the suspension of the truck overloading policy is now only awaiting the signature of the transport secretary, but even without…
Softlink Global establishes South-East Asia HQ in PH
Softlink Global, a leader in logistics software, recently announced the opening of its South-East Asia headquarters in the Philippines. The new facility will help…
Texas Instruments breaks ground for $10M Clark distribution center
Semiconductor and electronics manufacturer Texas Instruments Philippines, Inc. (TIPI) plans to invest US$10 million in a new distribution center at Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ).…
BOC’s revised rules on balikbayan boxes out this week
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will issue on Sept 2 revised guidelines on shipping balikbayan (personal effects) boxes, the result of President Benigno Aquino III’s…
APL Logistics starts operating its biggest Southeast Asian CFS
Supply chain service provider APL Logistics has opened in Vietnam another container freight station (CFS), currently its largest single-roof facility in Southeast Asia, attracted…
