ASEAN identifies 19 initial infra projects for regional connectivity
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has identified 19 projects in seven countries for its initial pipeline of potential regional infrastructure projects, with…
Collect only authorized fees, BOC chief reminds staff
Customs commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero has ordered all Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials and employees to collect only authorized fees and charges from the…
Subway line to Beijing’s new airport starts trial run
Self-driving trains for the subway line connecting downtown Beijing to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport have commenced their trial run, according to local…
Boeing forecasts 44,000 new jets needed through 2038 with Asia driving demand
U.S. airplane manufacturer Boeing in its latest 20-year outlook projects a US$16 trillion commercial market, powered by rising requirement for over 44,000 new jets…
E-commerce to significantly impact future transport strategies of companies—DHL report
Companies have identified e-commerce as having a big impact on service and ground transportation requirements, according to a new DHL survey. “The Logistics Transport…
CEVA, CMA CGM continue SEA expansion with new empty container service
CEVA Logistics and CMA CGM have introduced a combined ocean freight and cross-border trucking service between Thailand and Laos that enables both importers and…
Various customs automation programs poised for a June rollout
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is set to implement at all Philippine ports this month several computerization projects that aim to streamline customs processes…
HKIA details strategy to transform into an airport city
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) has outlined its strategy to transform Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) into an “airport city” to “secure and strengthen…
ACI, IATA, WWACG agree on new industry-wide governance on slot allocation
Three air transport organizations have signed a new industry-wide governance on slot allocation that will see airport operators, airlines, and slot coordinators jointly and…
Indonesia taps tech firm for ambitious blockchain project
The Indonesian government has hired a Singapore-based tech company to set in motion a multi-million blockchain project with the aim of improving the country’s…
More carriers join vessel sharing pact to move empties out of Manila port
More international shipping lines have agreed to share vessel resources in loading out more empty containers from Manila South Harbor. Port operator Asian Terminals…
IATA lowers 2019 profit forecast for air transport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry, noting how the business environment for airlines…
