BOC formalizes tracking, control procedures for container movements

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued guidelines and procedures for the monitoring and control of the movement of all containers, whether loaded or…

China has largest high-speed rail network in the world, says WB study

A new study from the World Bank said China has put into operation over 25,000 kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway (HSR) lines since 2008,…

UPS: enhancements in H1 strengthen trade connectivity across Asia

Atlanta-based logistics company United Parcel Service (UPS) said the series of service enhancements it has made in the first half of the year will…

BOC reshuffles district, deputy collectors

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reshuffled nine district collectors and two deputy collectors. Guillermo Pedro A. Francia IV has been installed as acting…

EVA Air strike comes to an end

Taiwanese carrier Eva Air and the striking flight attendants have finally reached an agreement, and the protesters announced they are set to end their…

DHL report foresees widespread uptake of digital twins in logistics

A new DHL trend report forecasts the widespread adoption of the digital twin concept in logistics in the near future, a development expected to…

Drewry revises port traffic forecast, citing ‘existential fears’

Global shipping consultancy Drewry has downgraded its forecast for global port throughput growth in 2019 to 3.0%, totaling 806 million TEUs, from its previous…

PH fuel marking program implementing rules issued

The Philippine government has finally released implementing guidelines for the fuel marking program designed to curb oil smuggling and plug revenue losses arising from…

BOC reaffirms order on non-entry of empties in Manila ports without special permit

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a reminder that empty containers without a special permit to load (SPTL) may not enter the ports…

Beijing’s new int’l airport finishes construction on schedule

Construction of Beijing Daxing International Airport has been completed as scheduled, with more than 60 airlines planning to operate from the hub when it…

Hyundai Merchant Marine to join THE Alliance

South Korean container shipping liner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is joining THE Alliance as a full member, a good development for the leading Korean…

AsPac is one of biggest air cargo losers in May—WorldACD

Air cargo volume continued its negative trend going into May, declining 5% year-on-year in terms of total chargeable weight, with Asia-Pacific registering one of…

IMO starts 6-month countdown to ‘sulfur 2020’

Just six months to go, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said it continues to prepare ahead of implementation, and to update stakeholders on the…

Labor strike extended as Eva Air talks bog down

The ongoing strike by flight attendants at Taiwanese carrier Eva Air will continue after negotiations with the airline’s management collapsed. The two sides failed…

Air cargo decline continues amid weak international demand

Air freight demand continued to show signs of a slowdown in April while passenger traffic remained resilient with modest growth recorded, according to the…

Inventory levels have climbed over past decade, report finds

The inventory levels of manufacturers and retailers have been rising for the past 10 years, according to a new report by Transport Intelligence (Ti).…

EVA Air losses mount as flight attendants’ strike continues

Eva Air has been forced to cancel hundreds of flights and  seen its losses soar as the strike staged last week by the Taiwanese…

Asian airlines struggle amid continued weak cargo demand, production slowdown

International air passenger markets grew moderately in May, but air cargo demand fell further as export activity continued to slow in the face of…

Asia’s airlines rejuvenate passenger, cargo fleets with new orders

Asian airlines continue to modernize and upgrade their fleets with new orders from aerospace firm The Boeing Company at the recent Paris Air Show.…