PMTLAI inducts Cebu chapter officers led by Yusen’s Nolasco

The first chapter of the Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc.’s (PMTLAI) in Cebu has formally inducted its officials, with Elaine Nolasco of…

Trans-Asia strikes charter deal for ro-ro passenger ship for Visayas, Mindanao

Domestic carrier Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc. has inked a 10-year bareboat charter agreement with Southern Pacific Holding Corp. (SPHC) for a 123-meter roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro)…

AP Cargo utilizes Ramco’s IT solutions to scale up operational competence and connectivity

Domestic express logistics service provider AP Cargo Logistics Network Corporation is implementing a cloud-based logistics platform that integrates operations at its more than 80…

SATS, DHL join forces to enhance digital integrated supply chain for airlines

SINGAPORE — SATS Ltd. (SATS), Asia’s leading food solutions and gateway services provider and DHL Supply Chain (DHL), the global market leader for contract…

DHL Express to raise shipping prices from Jan

DHL Express has announced a price increase that will take effect on January 1, 2020. The average shipment price will be 4.9% higher compared…

Maersk upgrades warehousing, distribution with cloud-based IT solutions

A.P. Moller-Maersk will extend its end-to-end container logistics services by adopting cloud-based digital solutions for its warehousing and distribution services. Maersk said it will…

Shippers find need to improve technology use in supply chain

Most shippers are not making the most of the growing number of technology tools at their disposal in optimizing operations, according to the results…

Application for registration to export strategic goods starts Oct

The Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO) will start accepting applications for registration to export strategic goods by next month. STMO director Atty. Luis Catibayan,…

Manila GPS Trackers’ fleet tracking technology helps cut costs

For more than 10 years now, Manila GPS Trackers has helped logistics, delivery, and last-mile businesses reduce operating costs and raise overall efficiency through…

BOC post-clearance audit group on track to hit P4B target

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Post-Clearance Audit Group (PCAG) has collected more than half of its P4-billion target this year from importers availing of…

CCBI: Duterte proposal to eliminate brokers, examiners “disheartening”

Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc (CCBI) president Adonis Carmona told PortCalls President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to do away with customs brokers and examiners from…

Duterte proposes elimination of customs brokers, examiners

President Rodrigo Duterte is proposing to do away with customs brokers and examiners from the customs system, saying doing so would “cut corruption overnight”.…

PH fuel marking program implementing rules released

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has finally released implementing rules for its fuel marking program, which mandates marking and testing of petroleum products under…

Digital transformation of maritime shipping accelerating, says report

The digital transformation of the maritime freight market is growing at an impressive rate as the sector seeks to improve transparency and response time…

BOC prescribes regulations for movement of goods in free zones

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued rules on the admission, movement, and withdrawal of goods in free zones under the Customs Modernization and…

Growing population, 24-hour society fuel PH cold chain sector

A young and growing population and a 24-hour economy are helping boost the Philippines’ cold chain industry, according to Frans Kok, general manager for…

Report tackles implications of warehouse automation for supply chain

Warehouse automation is the innovation that could most significantly affect the transport, logistics and supply chain industry, according to new research from Transport Intelligence…

Subic airport opens maintenance and repair facility

The Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) has opened an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service facility that is expected to help boost the…

BOC: draft CMO on EU REX under review

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) legal division is reviewing the draft customs memorandum order (CMO) providing guidelines on implementation of the new Registered Exporters…